HR Transformation Programme Lead – AR

Job Details

Job Title: 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.

Key Responsibilities

HR Transformation & Programme Delivery

  • 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.

HR Systems Optimisation & Implementation

  • 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.

Process Automation & Digitisation

  • 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.

Manager Self-Service & Capability Enhancement

  • 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.

Change & Stakeholder Management

  • 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.

Experience & Skills Required

  • Proven experience leading HR transformation or HR systems programmes.
  • Strong knowledge of HRIS/HCM platforms (e.g. Workday, SuccessFactors, 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.

Desirable

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

Success Measures

  • 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.