HR Project Manager

Have you drafted HR policies, procedures and communications that meet legislative, data protection and organisational requirements? Can you confidently brief stakeholders on HR policy, translating complex requirements into clear, practical guidance? Do you have experience of planning, coordinating and delivering HR projects or change initiatives? If so, we'd love to hear from you! The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is seeking an Human Resources (HR) Project Manager to join the People and Safety Directorate within Corporate Services. Working with the HR Projects Lead, you will support the delivery of people-related project workstreams. You will coordinate project activity, develop clear and compliant HR policies and processes, produce briefings and communications, and work with colleagues and stakeholders to embed organisational change. This is an opportunity to use your HR knowledge, project delivery skills and ability to influence others to deliver practical improvements across the organisation. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays and a privilege day for the King's birthday
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.
Read more in the Benefits section below! Find out more about what it's like working at: Maritime and Coastguard Agency - Department for Transport Careers As an HR Project Manager, you will plan, coordinate and deliver people-related project workstreams, ensuring activity is completed to agreed objectives, timescales and governance requirements. You will develop HR policies and processes, maintain project documentation, provide clear briefings and communications, and work with stakeholders to support change and continuous improvement. Your responsibilities will include, but aren't limited to:
• Supporting the delivery of people-related workstreams across defined HR projects.
• Planning, coordinate and monitor project activity against agreed objectives, timescales and governance requirements.
• Drafting HR policies, processes and procedures that comply with employment legislation, data protection requirements and MCA standards.
• Developing and maintaining project plans, reports, risk logs, briefings and communications.
• Monitoring progress, identifying risks and issues, and providing clear updates and recommendations.
• Supporting change activity through stakeholder engagement, communications and training.
• Undertaking research, analysis and benchmarking to inform decisions and continuous improvement.
• Building effective relationships with HR colleagues, senior managers, Trade Unions, DfT Group colleagues and external partners.