HR Project Manager Job at Wickes (Northampton)

HR Project Manager

Wickes

Location:
United Kingdom , Northampton

Category:
Human Resources

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

An exciting opportunity to join Wickes as part of a dynamic project team responsible for the day-to-day administration and implementation of a new HCM system (Oracle or SAP). This role will ensure seamless coordination across HR, Technology, and external vendors, keeping the project aligned to timelines, action plans, resource allocation, and budget. With a strong focus on governance, collaboration, and delivery, this position plays a key role in driving a successful system implementation that enhances operational efficiency and employee experience

Job Responsibility:

Schedule Management: Maintain and update the master project plan
Track key milestones including Configuration, Mock Data Loads, UAT, and Parallel Runs
Maintain and manage the RAID log (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies)
Proactively alert the Programme Lead to any potential delays, risks, or slippage
Meeting & Logistics Governance: Organise and facilitate Project Board meetings, workstream check-ins, and workshops
Record accurate minutes and proactively track action completion
Documentation Control: Act as the central custodian for all project documentation
Ensure functional specifications, data mapping documents, approvals, and sign-offs are stored correctly in line with audit and GDPR compliance requirements
Budget Monitoring: Track project spend against agreed budget
Ensure all costs are accurately recorded and managed in collaboration with the Programme Lead
Status Reporting: Consolidate updates from Data, Technology, Change, and Payroll workstreams
Produce weekly status reports and RAG (Red, Amber, Green) dashboards for stakeholders
Highlight key risks, issues, and interdependencies clearly and concisely
Resource Coordination: Monitor SME availability and capacity (“bandwidth”)
Ensure HR team members are scheduled appropriately for testing and training activities
Escalate conflicts between project commitments and BAU responsibilities where required
Coordination of Project Activities: Support SMEs in scheduling and coordinating key activities such as UAT, business readiness, and change initiatives
Ensure alignment across teams to maintain project momentum

Requirements:

Educated to degree level or equivalent practical experience
Minimum 2+ years’ experience in project coordination, ideally within HR, Payroll, or IT transformation
Strong proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Trello)
Advanced MS Excel skills
Exceptional communication skills with the confidence to challenge and follow up with senior stakeholders constructively
Strong tenacity and accountability mindset — able to maintain up-to-date plans and hold others to agreed actions
High attention to detail with clear visibility of progress, risks, and blockers
Strong understanding of the software implementation lifecycle (Discovery, Build, Test, Deploy)
Ability to review team updates and identify themes, risks, and escalation points

Nice to have:

PRINCE2 Foundation or CAPM qualification
Experience working with a specialist HCM implementation partner

What we offer:

Competitive bonus (2027 period)
Contributory pension scheme
Colleague discount
Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership, cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
financial education & loans
access to parental, menopause and fertility support

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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