HR Project Manager - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
CognizantIreland17 hours ago
Full-timeRemote FriendlyProject Management, Information Technology
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HR Project Manager - 12-month Fixed Term Contract
About The Role
As an HR Project Manager you will make an impact by taking ownership of allocated project management activities, guiding cross-functional HR projects from inception to successful execution and ensuring all deliverables meet strategic objectives. You will champion diversity and inclusion initiatives, ensuring equitable and inclusive practices are embedded across all HR processes and employee touchpoints. You will be a valued member of the HR team and work collaboratively with senior managers and key stakeholders.
In This Role, You Will
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2 days a week in the Cognizant office in Dublin. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
What You Need To Have To Be Considered
About The Role
As an HR Project Manager you will make an impact by taking ownership of allocated project management activities, guiding cross-functional HR projects from inception to successful execution and ensuring all deliverables meet strategic objectives. You will champion diversity and inclusion initiatives, ensuring equitable and inclusive practices are embedded across all HR processes and employee touchpoints. You will be a valued member of the HR team and work collaboratively with senior managers and key stakeholders.
In This Role, You Will
- Build effective relationships within the business, providing managers and associates with professional and proactive support through engagement activities.
- Analyse data, identify trends, and make recommendations on improvements to processes and practices.
- Actively support BU-related projects and implementation from a people perspective.
- Drive HR projects aligned to the strategic People Plan including define project scope, create project plans / timelines, anticipate potential roadblocks and risks, and raise and solve issues as they arise
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2 days a week in the Cognizant office in Dublin. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
What You Need To Have To Be Considered
- Previous Project Management experience within HR
- Experience of HR business partnering within a matrix organisation on a wide range of HR topics, providing expert advice to managers and employees, preferably in a business process consultancy environment.
- Change management experience with the ability to lead standalone projects and work as part of a global HR network.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to translate metrics, research, and trends into strategy and improvement opportunities.
- Strong business acumen, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking skills.
- Capable of working with a wide range of people and cultural backgrounds.
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