HR Projects Officer

Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a HR Projects Officer for our client a government organisation in West Sussex, England.

Location: Chichester, Brighton or Lewes

The successful post holder will support and influence the design and delivery of the Combined County Authority's People Strategy, bringing HR operational capacity to a rapidly forming organisation. You will use your significant experience of HR operations in complex environments to deliver projects such as policy development, recruitment, change processes, and supporting the analysis to recommend and support delivery of a compelling employee offer.

This role is a temporary contract initially for 2 months with the possibility to extend. This role is maximum 1 day in the office per week.

Duties and Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• The HR Projects Officer will coordinate and deliver HR projects aligned to the Combined County Authority's People Strategy. This includes policy development, the resourcing of roles and wider HR and operational service improvements. The role requires strong project management capability, excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across HR colleagues in the constituent councils and wider services.
• The Interim Strategic Lead for Organisation Design and Development, you will provide professional operational support and expertise to the HR and people function during the critical establishment phase of the new Combined County Authority.
• Lead and coordinate HR projects supporting the CCA's People Strategy and service delivery.
• Develop project plans, manage timelines and ensure delivery of agreed outputs.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues and dependencies, escalating where appropriate.
• Conduct research and analyse people-related data to inform HR programmes and decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, Health & Safety and relevant HR policies.
• Prepare reports, recommendations and updates for senior managers.

Personal Requirements:

• Knowledge of generalist HR functions, service delivery and project-based HR work.
• Experience planning and delivering HR projects of varying sizes and complexity.
• CIPD qualified or equivalent knowledge/experience.
• Project management qualification or equivalent practical experience.

Working Hours: 37hrs / Monday - Friday

Pay: £550 per hour

Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.