Project Manager (HR Operations)

The Human Resources and Organisational Development (HR&OD) team supports the GLA, including the Mayor and London Assembly, across the full spectrum of services including recruitment, employee relations, business partnering, HR policies, payroll, systems, organisational development, diversity & inclusion and learning & development.

The team is also involved in a range of projects to support the Transformation programme that is underway - includes developing a talent strategy, implementing new approaches to attract talent, refreshing the values that underpin the work of the organisation and delivering a full refresh of our suite of HR policies.

This is an exciting time to join our growing HR team, you will be joining a dedicated team where you will be supported to do your best work, develop your skills, and work on exciting projects that positively affect London, its residents and visitors.  

This is a new role with the HR&OD Unit that will provide dedicated expertise and capacity within the unit to lead HR projects.  The successful applicant will have experience of working in a human resources team and will have led on, and project managed HR related projects from ideas to implementation.

Ideally you will have a thorough understanding of the work of human resources and be able to use this knowledge to good effect in supporting the Reward and Operations Manager in the scoping, design, project management and delivery of HR projects as part of the GLAs Transformation Programme.  Practical experience of working within public sector procurement frameworks is necessary together with recent experience of using standard project management methodologies e.g. Prince ll.  You will be comfortable working across teams within human resources and developing relationships with external partners and suppliers.

Writing reports and preparing information and data for differing audiences will come naturally to you.  You will be used to ensuring your work fits within organisational governance arrangements and have a high attention detail to deliver work that is of the highest standard and accurate.

This a stellar opportunity for the job holder to add value to the HR&OD unit in the form of dedicated project management expertise supporting the unit deliver a range of projects as part of the GLA’s aspiration of being an exemplary employer.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share.

In addition to a good salary package, we offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.

This role is one of many the GLA is recruiting, to find out more about the range of roles we are advertising, to book a place at our open evening and to apply, please visit our website.

Application closing date: Monday 22 July 2019 at 23:59 GMT.

London's diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. You will be able to demonstrate a clear commitment to promoting diversity, equality and inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.