Human Resources Project Manager

HR Projects Manager - 14 month FTC

Edinburgh (flexible working)

£40,000 - £45,000

Iconic Resourcing are working with a dynamic professional body based in Edinburgh to appoint an HR Project Manager to join their established HR team for a fixed-term contract, covering maternity leave.

In this role, you'll lead strategic projects that drive the People Strategy so you must have extensive experience in Project Management as well as a passion for HR to be successful in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Strategic HR Projects: Develop and implement projects that align with the People Strategy, including new HR initiatives and schemes.
• Advance People Accreditations: Oversee and progress organisation-wide People accreditations.
• Co-Lead EDI Working Group: Support the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion goals in alignment with the values and strategic objectives.
• Policy Development: Lead policy initiatives to ensure compliance with legislative changes and align with best practices.
• Reporting and Analysis: Prepare, present, and analyse key reports, including the Gender Pay Gap Reporting.
• Enhance Employee Experience: Identify opportunities for improvement to foster a positive work environment.
• Collaborate Across HR Team: Support broader HR activities and initiatives as needed.

Key Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• Qualifications: Degree or equivalent in Human Resources or a related field.
• HR Expertise: Extensive generalist HR experience across all stages of the employee lifecycle.
• Project & Change Management: Proven experience in project management, from initial planning through to full implementation.
• EDI Advocacy: Prior experience in roles supporting an organisation’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion goals.
• Legislative Knowledge: Strong understanding of UK employment law across HR functions.
• Strategic & Analytical Thinking: Ability to think critically, innovatively, and solve complex problems.
• Data-Driven Decision-Making: Strong skills in data analysis and interpretation.
• Organisational Skills: Exceptional ability to prioritise tasks, manage time effectively, and multitask.

If you’re a motivated HR professional with a passion for driving strategic change and a commitment to upholding our core values, we’d love to hear from you!

To apply for this role, please send your CV or contact Shelley Smith at Iconic Resourcing for a confidential chat and further details. At Iconic Resourcing, we understand that not all candidates will meet every single desired qualification or skill for the job positions posted on behalf of our clients. However, if you believe that you can add value to the role despite your experience looking a little different from what we've identified, we would be thrilled to learn more about you.

Iconic Resourcing are committed to partnering with clients who share our values of inclusivity and diversity. We work with many businesses that recognise the importance of creating a welcoming and respectful workplace for all employees. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we treat all applications fairly and equally. We act as both an employment business and an employment agency and are happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments required. To view all of our Iconic Jobs across Scotland, please visit our website.