Human Resources Project Manager | London, UK

Human Resources Project Manager

Are you an experienced HR Transformation professional who thrives on driving meaningful change? We're looking for a HR Transformation Project Manager to lead and deliver impactful people initiatives that enhance organisational capability, employee experience, and operational efficiency.

This is a high-visibility role where you'll work across the business to shape and implement key HR transformation programmes-including system implementations, automation, and organisational change.

The Role

You'll be responsible for leading multiple HR transformation and change projects end-to-end, ensuring they are effectively scoped, delivered on time, and aligned with business strategy. You'll combine strong project management expertise with change leadership to successfully implement initiatives such as HRIS solutions (e.g., Dayforce), workforce transformation, and culture change programmes.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Programme Delivery

• Manage end-to-end delivery of multiple HR transformation projects simultaneously
• Define scope, objectives, timelines, and success metrics aligned with business strategy
• Develop and maintain structured project plans, governance, and milestones
• Track progress, risks, and issues, providing clear updates to senior stakeholders
• Deliver projects on time and within budget

HR Transformation

• Lead key initiatives including:
• HRIS/system implementations (e.g., Dayforce or similar)
• Process automation and digital transformation
• Workforce planning and restructuring
• Ensure alignment with wider organisational and people strategies

Data, Reporting & Insights

• Track KPIs and measure success of transformation initiatives
• Produce dashboards and reports to inform decision-making

Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships with HR leaders, business stakeholders, and vendors
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on change impact and people risks
• Facilitate governance forums and steering committees
• Influence and manage expectations at all levels of the organisation

Change & Communication

• Develop and execute effective communication strategies
• Deliver workshops, engagement sessions, and briefings
• Ensure clear, consistent messaging throughout transformation programmes

Risk & Continuous Improvement

• Identify and mitigate project and people-related risks early
• Escalate issues appropriately and manage organisational challenges
• Embed lessons learned and continuously improve HR processes and employee experience

About You

• We're looking for someone who brings:
• Proven experience delivering HR systems and digital transformation projects
• Hands-on experience implementing an HRIS in a global environment (Dayforce desirable)
• Strong project/programme management expertise (PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent)
• Experience with change management methodologies (e.g., Prosci, ADKAR)
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Strong communication, facilitation, and engagement capabilities
• A proactive, analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills
• Expertise in risk and issue management

What We Offer

Join a team that values diversity, collaboration, and growth. We provide:

• Inclusive culture with apprenticeships, study support, and recognition through our annual Spotlight Awards
• Wellbeing programs and discounts on supermarkets, gyms, restaurants, healthcare, and more
• Flexible working for a great work-life balance
• Competitive salary plus benefits including:
• 6% employer pension contribution (with 2% employee contribution)
• Life Assurance (4x base salary)
• Group Income Protection
• Generous annual leave
• Annual bonus scheme

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

The Ardonagh Group is an equal opportunities employer, with a growing and thriving diversity, equity and inclusion strategy; we are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

The Company

In an industry that never stands still, neither do we. The Ardonagh Group was founded in 2017 and has grown to become the UK's largest independent insurance distribution platform and a top 20 broker globally.

Our best-in-class entrepreneurial and specialist brands span a network of 150+ locations worldwide and have a combined workforce of more than c.10,000 people. Across our portfolio, we offer a highly diversified range of insurance-related products and services across the full insurance value chain in the UK, Ireland and broader international markets.

From complex multinational corporations to individuals purchasing personal insurance policies, our understanding of the communities we serve, together with our scale and breadth, allows us to deliver a broad range of product and risk solutions to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving market.

If you approach life with a sense of adventure you might just find what you need at Ardonagh to bring your ambition to life.

Find out more about Ardonagh's world of opportunity on LinkedIn or visit www.ardonagh.com .

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Department Group - People & Culture Role HRIS Project Manager Locations Homebased