Kainos Hiring for People Support – HR Project Manager (Transformation) at Belfast Full Time

Our people love the exciting and meaningful work they do, the cutting-edge resources and technology they have access to, the benefits we offer and the great community we’ve built. Want to join them?

Kainos is growing and our People team is continually evolving to deliver our global business needs. As HR Project Manager at Kainos, you will be a key part of the HR management team and will be instrumental in leading projects that transform either the HR function or support the transformation of our global business.

You will use your HR and change management experience to problem solve, create dynamic and innovative solutions with commercial and employee focused outcomes. You will be a trusted advisor with an ability to critique and simplify processes with strong communication skills and attention to detail.

You will be responsible for some or all of the following:
Supporting the delivery of our Strategy – you will be project lead and/or workstream lead on larger cross-functional projects and/or oversee project delivery by team members. This could range from projects within core HR disciplines such as performance, talent management or compensation to more complex business restructure or growth initiatives such as acquisitions.

Driving continuous improvement – you will design, deliver and improve key people initiatives and processes to ensure best in class service, maximising use of HRIS (including Workday) to create efficiencies.

Communication & Engagement – you will develop and execute communication and engagement plans for project or change initiatives, including the creation of materials and upskilling of key stakeholders and colleagues as relevant. You will ensure that relevant stakeholders and teams are engaged, providing timely updates as required.

Industry trends – you will assess best practice and industry trends and drive people change initiatives in line with these and Kainos culture.

Building and maintaining strong relationships – you will develop credible relationships with key business stakeholders to become a trusted advisor on people related projects.

Putting people first & developing others – you will coach and develop other team members in line with changes and improvements made

Minimum (essential) requirements:
Educated to degree level

Held a senior role in a People team with relevant change management experience.

Proven experience in managing a team (or project team)

Experienced in using Project Management methodologies

Exceptional organisational and communication skills with an ability to communicate and present effectively to stakeholders and groups of different levels of seniority.

A proactive team player with strong customer service and problem-solving skills.

Experience in developing and supporting internal stakeholders through change.

Experience of supporting the delivery of a strategic people agenda in a fast-paced environment.

Commercial acumen and knowledge of trends and changes that impact people and the working culture.

Desirable:
Knowledge and/or experience of managing the people workstream of business acquisitions

Specific SME experience may be beneficial i.e. Remuneration, HRIS.

WHO YOU ARE:
Our vision is to enable outstanding people to create digital solutions that have a positive impact on people’s lives. Our values aren’t abstract; they are the behaviours we expect from each other every day and underpin everything that we do. We expect everyone to display our values by being determined in how obstacles are overcome; honest when dealing with others; respectful of how you treat others; creative to find solutions to complex problems and cooperative by sharing information, knowledge and experience. These values, applied collectively, help to produce an outstanding Kainos person, team and culture.

We’re an inclusive bunch at Kainos and we believe in equal opportunity. We welcome applications from all walks of life, including those with criminal records. Everyone who is offered a position here undergoes a basic background check , however no one is treated differently due to their background where it isn’t relevant to the role. It’s important to note – failure to reveal information which is relevant to the position sought, could result in us having to withdraw the conditional offer of employment.

In short: Having a criminal record will not exclude you from a career with Kainos. This depends entirely on the nature and requirements of the position, together with the circumstances and background of offences. Kainos has a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders (available on request).

WHO YOU ARE:
Our vision is to enable outstanding people to create digital solutions that have a positive impact on people’s lives. Our values aren’t abstract; they are the behaviours we expect from each other every day and underpin everything that we do. We expect everyone to display our values by being determined in how obstacles are overcome; honest when dealing with others; respectful of how you treat others; creative to find solutions to complex problems and cooperative by sharing information, knowledge and experience. These values, applied collectively, help to produce an outstanding Kainos person, team and culture.

We’re an inclusive bunch at Kainos and we believe in equal opportunity. We welcome applications from all walks of life, including those with criminal records. Everyone who is offered a position here undergoes a basic background check , however no one is treated differently due to their background where it isn’t relevant to the role. It’s important to note – failure to reveal information which is relevant to the position sought, could result in us having to withdraw the conditional offer of employment.

In short: Having a criminal record will not exclude you from a career with Kainos. This depends entirely on the nature and requirements of the position, together with the circumstances and background of offences. Kainos has a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders (available on request).