HR Projects and Data Manager

About the role

Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for a HR Projects and Data Manager to join our growing team in Newcastle

What you'll be doing

Data Management and Governance:

• Create a HR data strategy with associated audit and change processes to ensure data is accurately maintained and responsibilities are understood by key stakeholders.
• Ensure ongoing data accuracy, integrity, and security across the HR systems landscape.
• Build relationships within the HR team and wider stakeholder groups to ensure data and system impacts are considered as part of any change activity.
• Work with other departments to ensure clear governance guidelines are in place around the use of HR data and compliance with GDPR.

Project Management:

• Lead and manage HR projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and budget.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements, advising on maximising the utilisation of technology to drive solutions, benefits and deliverables.
• Keep up to date with changes to technology benefiting HR, consider opportunities for utilisation and help drive adoption through projects and process efficiency activities.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Manage change effectively to ensure new ways of working land well and benefits are realised.

Process Improvement:

• Evaluate existing HR processes and how utilisation of technology can drive opportunities for improvement.
• Drive the adoption of new technologies and tools to support HR initiatives.
• Implement best practices to streamline HR operations and enhance efficiency.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Act as a liaison between HR, IT, and other departments to ensure alignment of data management and project goals.
• Provide training and support to HR team members on data management tools, new technology and best practices.
• Facilitate regular meetings and communication with project stakeholders.

Who we're looking for

Educational Background:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Data Analytics, IT or a related field is desirable.
• Project Management certification (e.g., PMP) is desirable.

Previous Experience:

• Proven experience of successfully delivering projects within a governance framework with an understanding of project management methodologies.
• Experience in using technology to identify solutions to problems and implementing change.
• Proficiency in Microsoft tools and HRIS systems.
• Experience of process re-engineering and landing change initiatives within a business context.

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to multi-task and prioritise effectively.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Keen interest and understanding of new developing technologies (eg. Microsoft CoPilot, ChatGBT etc) and how these can support the ongoing digital transformation of the HR function.
• Knowledge of GDPR legislation and its application to HR people data and structures.
• Ability to assimilate information quickly and accurately, and cope well with a fast-paced environment, managing a dynamic workload with changing priorities

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

About us

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit:

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Job Reference: BBUK15622