Balfour Beatty Group Enabling Functions are Legal, Finance, IT and Procurement, Communications, Health Safety and Environment, HR and Sustainability. Together, they support delivery of our Build to Last strategy whilst improving efficiencies and standardising our approach, systems and processes.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com
About the role
Are you a dynamic professional with a passion for HR digital transformation and data management?
We are looking for an experienced HR Projects & Data Manager to join our team and play a pivotal role in enhancing our HR processes and data strategy!
This role is based in Newcastle on a hybrid working pattern of 3 days office based.
What you'll be doing
As an HR Projects & Data Manager, you will lead our HR digital transformation journey by identifying and delivering technology-driven projects to enhance process efficiency. You will also spearhead our HR data strategy, ensuring robust processes are in place for proactive data management and structure maintenance.
- Data Management and Governance: Develop and implement a comprehensive HR data strategy, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and security across HR systems. Work with stakeholders to maintain compliance with GDPR.
- Project Management: Lead HR projects from initiation to completion, managing timelines, scope, and budgets. Collaborate with stakeholders to maximize technology utilization and drive project success.
- Process Improvement: Evaluate and improve existing HR processes through technology adoption, implementing best practices to enhance efficiency.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a liaison between HR, IT, and other departments, providing training and support on data management tools and new technologies.
Who we're looking for
The following skills and experience are required:
- Excellent project management and multitasking skills.
- Strong analytical abilities to interpret complex data sets.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Keen interest in new technologies (e.g., Microsoft CoPilot, ChatGBT) and their application in HR.
- Knowledge of GDPR and its application to HR data.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a dynamic workload.
- Proven experience in successfully delivering projects within a governance framework.
- Proficiency in using technology to identify and implement solutions.
- Experience in process re-engineering and managing change initiatives.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Data Analytics, IT, or a related field (desirable).
- Project Management certification (e.g., PMP) (desirable).
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
About us
Balfour Beatty Group Enabling Functions are Legal, Finance, IT and Procurement, Communications, Health Safety and Environment, HR and Sustainability. Together, they support delivery of our Build to Last strategy whilst improving efficiencies and standardising our approach, systems and processes.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com
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About Disability Confident
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