Job Description
HR Project Lead (6–9 Month Contract)
Sector: Transportation & Facilities Management
Location: Hybrid (1–2 days per week near Heathrow)
Are you an experienced HR transformation specialist with a track record of turning reactive HR teams into strategic, forward-thinking People Functions?
A leading organisation in the transportation and facilities management sector is looking for an HR Project Lead to drive a major modernisation programme.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a large, complex People Function—creating clarity, capability and structure while partnering closely with senior HR leaders.
The Opportunity
The People Function is embarking on a significant evolution. Currently focused on day-to-day operational challenges, the goal is to build a proactive, future-focused HR organisation, supported by clear Centres of Excellence, a strengthened HRBP model, and scalable processes that enable strategic impact.
To support this shift, the business is seeking a hands-on expert who can design, lead and deliver the full end-to-end HR transformation.
What You’ll Lead
* Designing and delivering the full lifecycle of the HR transformation programme.
* Mapping current HR structures and identifying opportunities for improved efficiency, capability and alignment.
* Building future-state operating models, including CoEs, HRBP structures and Shared Services enhancements.
* Developing competency frameworks, job families, job grading and organisational matrices.
* Establishing processes, governance and tools that support a modern, scalable HR function.
* Guiding senior HR stakeholders through change and embedding new ways of working.
* Managing risks, timelines and dependencies across the transformation programme.
What You’ll Bring
* Strong experience leading HR transformation or HR operating model redesign.
* Deep understanding of what “good” looks like in a modern HR function.
* Expertise in competency frameworks, job grading, process mapping and organisational design.
* Exceptional project management and stakeholder-engagement skills.
* A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach with the ability to deliver at pace.
* Confidence operating in environments with ongoing ER and operational challenges.
Contract Details
* Duration: 6–9 months
* Working Pattern: Hybrid
* On-site: 1–2 days per week near Heathrow
* Start: ASAP