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Senior HR Project Officer
Job Posted: 2 hours ago
Salary: £ 28 - 28 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: W8, Campden, Greater London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Our local authority client based in West London are urgently seeking an experienced Senior HR Project Officer.
*£28 an hour Umbrella
JOB PURPOSE
The postholder will play a pivotal role in delivering the Voluntary Redundancy (VR) Scheme 2025 by delivering key project coordination tasks and maintaining the operational integrity of the programme.
The role requires direct responsibility for administrative operations, stakeholder engagement, document management, and progress monitoring. The postholder will actively coordinate project activities, ensure timely communication with employees, and maintain accurate records and project documentation to enable effective decision-making.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
* Coordinate Programme Board activities, including preparing agendas, documenting actions, and tracking outcomes on behalf of workstream leads and Senior Responsible Officers (SROs).
* Serve as the central liaison point for the Programme Lead, facilitating the smooth exchange of information and escalating risks or delays as appropriate.
* Evaluate and challenge financial plans across individual workstreams, including savings targets and expenditure forecasts.
* Manage communication with employees, including the drafting and distribution of formal correspondence to absent staff, responding to queries, and delivering information during HR drop-in sessions.
* Maintain the central application database, ensuring real-time updates on application status, redundancy costs, and pension strain figures.
* Compile and issue comprehensive Panel documentation, record recommendations and final outcomes, and confirm decisions with Panel members prior to application processing.
* Distribute formal notifications to successful and unsuccessful applicants, issue VR notices, log acceptance records, and maintain data for payroll processing.
* Track emerging risks within the scheme and provide regular updates to the Programme Lead and Board.
* Draft high-quality reports, briefings, and supporting documents to inform decision-making across the project lifecycle.
* Update and manage project control documents (e.g. Risk Register, Action Log, and Project Plan), ensuring alignment with programme timelines and deliverables.
Skills; Experience and Attitude
* Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, demonstrating empathy, professionalism, and a commitment to high-quality support.
* Solid understanding of human resources processes and project frameworks, with the ability to critically assess and provide constructive feedback.
* Knowledge of project management principles and practical experience in contributing to successful project delivery.
* High level of digital literacy, including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), and the ability to adapt to new systems quickly.
* Proven ability to manage competing priorities and perform effectively under pressure, ensuring tasks are completed within set deadlines.
* Exceptional organisational skills and the capacity to manage workload independently with minimal supervision.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
Please apply with your updated CV ensuring that any gaps in employment are explained.
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