Interim HR Projects Officer, Devolution Delivery Team

Location: West Street, Chichester, PO191RG

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Duration: 2+ Months

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Pay Rate: £ 398.40 Per Day

Job Ref: OR24340

Job Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate HR projects aligned to the Combined County Authority's People Strategy

Develop project plans, manage timelines and ensure delivery of agreed outcomes

Support the establishment of the new Combined County Authority during its set-up phase

Contribute to policy development, recruitment processes and service improvements

Work closely with the Devolution Delivery Team and key stakeholders

Identify and manage project risks, issues and dependencies

Research HR topics and analyse workforce data to inform decision-making

Prepare reports and recommendations for senior managers

Support clear communication of project objectives and progress

Monitor progress against project plans and take corrective action where required

Ensure compliance with GDPR, Health & Safety and relevant HR policies

Support organisational change initiatives, including restructures and TUPE processes

Person Specification

Must-Have Requirements

CIPD qualified or equivalent HR knowledge and experience

Project management qualification or significant practical project experience

Proven experience delivering HR projects in complex organisations

Experience supporting organisational change, including restructures and TUPE

Strong understanding of generalist HR functions and operational service delivery

Ability to analyse qualitative and quantitative people data

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to build effective working relationships with senior stakeholders

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities

Evidence of continued professional development

Ability to build an HR function from first principles

Nice-to-Have Requirements

Experience working within local government or public sector organisations

Experience supporting newly established or rapidly forming organisations

Knowledge of devolution or combined authority environments

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