HR Transformation Programme Lead – AR

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HR Transformation Programme Lead Role Purpose

We are seeking an experienced HR Transformation Programme Lead to modernise and digitise our HR function. This role will lead the design and delivery of a comprehensive HR transformation roadmap, optimising existing HR systems and processes, introducing automation and digital tools, and enhancing manager self-service capability.

The successful candidate will streamline transactional activity, strengthen data-driven decision making, and enable managers to take greater ownership of people leadership through improved systems, reporting, and digital solutions.

• Develop and deliver an end-to-end HR transformation roadmap aligned to organisational strategy.
• Lead the redesign of HR processes to improve efficiency, reduce manual intervention, and enhance service delivery.
• Establish governance structures, manage risks, issues and dependencies, and report progress to senior stakeholders.

• Assess current HR systems (HRIS/HCM) and optimise their use to maximise return on investment.
• Recommend, select and support implementation of new systems or digital tools where required.
• Drive improved utilisation of self-service functionality for managers and employees.

• Identify opportunities to automate transactional HR processes.
• Leverage digital tools, workflow automation, and AI-enabled technologies to improve efficiency.
• Reduce administrative burden across the HR function.

• Enhance manager access to people data, dashboards and reporting.
• Improve the usability of HR systems to empower managers in their people leadership responsibilities.
• Support upskilling initiatives to strengthen people management capability.

• Engage HR leadership, managers and key stakeholders to ensure alignment and adoption.
• Lead change management activity to embed new processes and systems.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement within HR.

• Proven experience leading HR transformation or HR systems programmes.
• Strong knowledge of HRIS/HCM platforms (e.g. Workday, Success Factors, Oracle HCM or similar).
• Experience redesigning HR processes and implementing automation solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex programmes with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of change management principles.
• Experience leveraging data and analytics to support decision-making.
• PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent project management methodology experience desirable.

• Experience implementing manager self-service functionality.
• Exposure to AI-enabled HR tools.
• Background in HR operations, HR systems or organisational change.

• Reduced manual HR processes and improved operational efficiency.
• Increased adoption of HR systems and self-service functionality.
• Improved manager capability and confidence in people leadership.
• Enhanced employee experience and service delivery.
• Strong governance and successful programme delivery to timeline.