Robert Walters
HR Workstream Project Lead - 6 months contract
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HR Workstream Project Lead - EMEA Transformation Initiative
Location: London
Work Arrangement: 50/50 Hybrid
Contract Duration: Initial 6 months with potential extension
Salary: £60,000
We are partnering with a globally recognized premium brand to recruit an HR Workstream Project Lead for a high-profile transformation initiative across the EMEA region.
About the Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering complex organizational change, working closely with HR, project teams, and senior stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
The Opportunity
As the HR Workstream Project Lead, you will be responsible for:
- Planning, coordinating, and delivering all HR-related activities within a major transformation project.
- Acting as the HR lead for the programme, providing expert guidance on people-related matters, supporting organizational change initiatives, and ensuring all activities align with project objectives, timelines, and governance requirements.
- Working across multiple EMEA markets, collaborating with a broad range of stakeholders while helping to mitigate risk and maintain compliance with local employment legislation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the HR workstream for a significant EMEA transformation project.
- Partner with project teams, HR colleagues, and business stakeholders to drive successful delivery.
- Develop and execute HR project plans, ensuring key milestones and deliverables are achieved.
- Support organizational change initiatives, including workforce transitions and consultation activities.
- Identify and mitigate HR-related risks across multiple jurisdictions.
- Develop and implement change management and communication plans.
- Monitor progress, track deliverables, and provide regular stakeholder updates.
- Ensure HR activities are integrated into the wider programme plan.
- Maintain compliance with local employment legislation and internal governance requirements.
- Support employee engagement and positive employee experience throughout periods of change.
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About You
You are an experienced HR professional who combines strong project management capability with excellent stakeholder management skills. You are comfortable navigating ambiguity, influencing decision-makers, and delivering results within complex, international environments.
Essential Experience
- Proven experience leading HR workstreams within transformation, integration, or organizational change programmes.
- Experience operating in a complex, multi-country EMEA environment.
- Strong HR generalist background with broad knowledge of people practices.
- Demonstrable experience managing stakeholders at multiple levels.
- Experience delivering projects within challenging timelines and evolving business environments.
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Skills & Qualifications
- Degree-level qualification in Human Resources or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years' experience in HR project delivery, programme support, or workstream leadership roles.
- Strong understanding of organizational change and change management principles.
- Knowledge of project governance, risk management, and project delivery methodologies.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Fluent English; additional European language skills would be advantageous.
- Formal project management qualification desirable.
- Experience within retail, fashion, apparel, or consumer-focused businesses would be highly advantageous.
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to lead a high-impact EMEA transformation programme.
- Exposure to senior stakeholders across multiple markets.
- Fast-paced, collaborative, and international environment.
- Chance to make a tangible impact on business and people outcomes.
If you are a driven HR project professional who enjoys delivering change and working across international markets, we'd love to hear from you.
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