Jaguar Land Rover Hiring for HR Project Consultant at Gaydon Full Time

The Opportunity

Jaguar Land Rover is undergoing a business wide transformation programme. REFOCUS is a new organisation-wide transformation strategy which will see Jaguar Land Rover right-size, repurpose and reorganise into a more agile operation. The intent of the programme is to empower employees to create and deliver at speed and with clear purpose.

This role sits in Talent and People Capability and operates in an Agile methodology and mindset within the REFOCUS Environment and Experience transformation team. The team is working towards the creation of a flexible, innovative, collaborative and inclusive workforce experience.

This role is responsible for supporting the implementation of change activities and products within workforce environment and experience. Activities cover cross functional areas, encompassing property, IT and HR, such as supporting the embedding of hybrid working, implementation of changes to improve the office environment, communications and engagement with the workforce, and supporting employees through Office co-location. Products and activities will vary based on sprint activities and prioritisation.

This role will also co-ordinate and drive communications from the Talent and People Capability team, ensuring that there are consistent, regular, on-message communications; through Yammer, TeamTalk, and direct email.

This role will include the following activities:
Creation and design of minimum viable products, benchmarking and identifying suitable options for JLR; supporting the team to create a longer-term vision, but delivered through incremental change

Provide input into project & sprint planning to identify plan and timings of change activity

Responsible for supporting the delivery and implementation of change activities, ensuring quality of content meets product definition

Review, update and implementation of change to policies and process – ensuring efficiency, speed cost, quality and user experience are prioritised.

Supporting stakeholder engagement and communications – ensuring Stakeholders are engaged and informed and communication is well thought out in advance – ensuring that effective solutions are created and implemented.

Tracking and communicating risks and opportunities within the project team

Creation of supporting documentation, using Powerpoint and Excel and the ability to present outcomes in stakeholder forums.

Diagnostic gathering, data analysis and presentation of results

Benchmarking – to keep abreast of external trends and practices which influence future needs and engage with external networks and sources of expertise where necessary to grow and challenge approach for business

Co-ordinate and drive communications from the Talent and People Capability team, ensuring that there are consistent, regular, on-message communications; through Yammer, TeamTalk, and direct email

Ensuring that employee experience is prioritised at all time

Any ad hoc projects determined by the HR Manager, Talent and People Capability- Projects

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential:
HR Experience, specifically in terms of implementing project-based activity

Change management experience

Workforce improvement experience

Project management experience

Experience of stakeholder management at all levels

Change management experience

Strong IT skills in MS software packages

Personal Profile

Essential:
An experienced consultant that can manage a diverse set of requirements

A determined and enthusiastic individual that focuses on high quality outcomes with a customer satisfaction mindset

An individual that demonstrates excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate complex ideas

An individual who can work to deadlines and able to prioritise workload

An individual who can operate in ambiguity

An effective team player who actively supports team members and promotes team spirit

Experience in an operational environment

An individual who embraces the differences and unique abilities which everyone can bring, working together and empowering others to deliver

An individual who will take the initiative and sees failure as an opportunity to learn and grow

An individual who builds trust wherever or whoever they are working with and is confident to speak the truth

An individual who is results driven, demonstrates, tenacity, drive and perseverance, with the ability to deliver in a complex, highly demanding environment.

An individual who is resilient, energetic and enthusiastic, able to deliver results under pressure, whilst responding positively to rapidly changing priorities

Desirable:
JIRA experience

Agile experience

Relevant previous experience in a similar role

Degree or relevant equivalent experience preferred

SO WHY US?

Bring all this to the home of premium innovation, and you’ll find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, membership of a competitive pension plan and performance related bonus scheme. All this and more makes Jaguar Land Rover the perfect place to continue your journey.

This role may offer the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office. At Jaguar Land Rover, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees with more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work, if suitable for their role. Further details can be discussed with the Hiring Manager at interview stage.

Please be aware that we may close this vacancy for applications before the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of interest. We strongly advise you to submit your application as early as possible.

Jaguar Land Rover is committed to equal opportunity for all.