Head of HR & Project Manager

The Compleat Food Group Limited; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-location UK manufacturing business is looking for a Head of HR Projects to oversee HR transformations and drive strategic change. This role demands an experienced HR leader skilled in project management, analysis, and influencing at the executive level. You'll collaborate with senior leaders, manage a portfolio of initiatives, and implement robust governance. The position offers a hybrid working model with travel required to Milton Keynes and Nottingham. Competitive benefits include a bonus scheme and comprehensive wellbeing support.

Benefits

Company Bonus Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

33 days annual leave

Enhanced retail discounts

Free product handouts

EV charging points

GroceryAid access

Physical Wellbeing Hub

Free diet & nutrition advice

Online wellbeing support

Financial wellbeing tools

Personalised online learning platform

Formal and informal training opportunities

Performance Development Plans

Company Mentoring Scheme

Club Compleat rewards

2 paid volunteering days

Charity initiatives

Team socials

Employee networks & support groups

New baby gift

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of HR change and transformation methodologies.
• Strong knowledge across core HR disciplines integrating with business strategy.
• Experience in project governance and PMO design.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple HR change and transformation programmes.
• Partner with CPO and senior leaders to shape impactful initiatives.
• Build and maintain Power BI dashboards to track performance.

Skills

Analytical capability

Power BI skills

Stakeholder management

Communication and facilitation

Organisational skills

Education

7+ years in Senior HR role

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Strategic HR Transformation | Data-Led Change | Senior Leadership Impact

Hybrid Working – Flexible on location but travel to Milton Keynes and Nottingham will be required

The Opportunity

This is a rare and high-impact opportunity to shape the future of HR within a large, fast-growing, multi-location UK manufacturing business.

As Head of HR Projects, you will be the strategic engine behind managing HR change and transformation projects —leading a complex portfolio of programmes that fundamentally improve how HR delivers value to the business. Sitting at the heart of the HR leadership agenda, you will partner closely with the Chief People Officer, HR SLT and cross functionally, turning strategy into disciplined, insight-led project management delivery.

Are you an experienced HR leader who thrives in complexity, organisation and influencing—someone who brings rigour, clarity and momentum to transformation, underpinned by strong analytics and Power BI capability. You will embed best-in-class project governance, help transform HR ways of working and ensure every initiative delivers measurable outcomes aligned to both the HR strategy and wider business goals.

Role Purpose

To oversee, manage and support delivery of a portfolio of strategic HR transformation initiatives, setting and embedding robust project governance and data-driven insight to enable confident decision-making at HR SLT and Executive level—while ensuring delivery of tangible improvements in efficiency, engagement, capability and cost control.

What you will be doing:

Strategic HR Transformation

Lead the project management of multiple, complex HR change and transformation programmes, ensuring on-time outcomes, benefit realisation and cost savings are achieved.

Partner with the CPO and senior HR leaders to shape, prioritise and govern the most impactful initiatives across the HR agenda.

Own the HR strategic framework and roadmap, providing a clear, joined-up and prioritised programme view.

Track progress, update and delivery of programmes aligned to the People Plan.

Own end-to-end project management across the full lifecycle—from business case through to implementation and outcome delivery.

Establish and embed HR PMO standards, governance frameworks and disciplined ways of working across all HR functions.

Manage project P&L, financial viability, benefits tracking and budget control across the HR portfolio.

Working with HR SLT secure and manage resources, balancing capacity and conflicting priorities across a demanding change agenda.

Identify and raise risks, issues and dependencies across programme to HR SLT

Data, Insight & Reporting

Build and maintain Power BI dashboards, KPIs and metrics to track HR performance, programme progress and value delivery.

Develop robust reporting road maps, frameworks and data capture methods to provide timely, actionable insight.

Translate complex HR and business data into clear, compelling narratives for HR SLT and Executive decision-making.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Knowledge

Deep understanding of HR change and transformation methodologies, including organisational design and operating model change.

Strong knowledge across core HR disciplines and how they integrate within wider business strategy.

Expertise in project/programme governance, PMO design and delivery frameworks.

Strong understanding of budgeting, cost control and ROI.

Working knowledge of HRIS platforms, system development life-cycles and data governance.

Sound understanding of UK employment legislation relevant to HR change.

Skills

Analytical capability, with Power BI skills and experience producing executive-level insight.

Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills, with confidence operating at C-suite level.

Strong commercial and financial acumen, including managing project P&L and cost-saving initiatives.

Excellent communication and facilitation skills, able to lead workshops, strategy sessions and decision forums.

Highly organised, resilient and effective in fast-paced, high-change environments.

Experience

7+ years’ experience in Senior HR role (including change, transformation or programme management roles).

Proven track record delivering measurable outcomes—cost savings, efficiency gains and engagement improvements.

Experience working closely with HR SLT and Executive teams.

Background in Project Management , organisational restructures, process redesign and HRIS-related change.

Demonstrated success using data and insight.

Experience operating within large, complex or multi-site environments.

What's in it for you?

This is not a traditional HR project management role. This is a strategic HR leadership position with real influence, visibility and scope.

You’ll have the platform to:

Shape how a HR function operates and progresses across a large, complex multi-site organisation

Work directly with senior leaders on the most critical people priorities

Build a best-in-class HR project management process underpinned by insight and rigour

Deliver transformation that genuinely moves the dial on all things "people"

At The Compleat Food Group, we believe our people are the heart of our success. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing, and career growth:

• Company Bonus Scheme recognising performance and contribution
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes – including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension
• 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to purchase extra
• Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in-store
• Free product handouts across our sites, so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first hand
• EV charging points – available at selected sites
• 24/7 access to GroceryAid for free financial, emotional, and practical support
• Physical Wellbeing Hub – free on-demand exercise classes, gym discounts
• Free diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of healthy recipes
• Online wellbeing support – from mindfulness to lifestyle resources
• Financial wellbeing tools – including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid
• Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS)
• Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your role
• Performance Development Plans and regular Career Conversations
• Company Mentoring Scheme to add depth and really support your career journey
• Recognition through Club Compleat rewards

Community & Culture

• 2 paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes that matter to you
• Charity initiatives and fundraising events
• Team socials to connect and celebrate together
• Employee networks & support groups – including Women @ Compleat
• New baby gift for new parents

If you’re passionate about data-led HR project transformation, thrive in high-impact roles and want the opportunity to make your mark in a progressive manufacturing company, this is a role where your Project Management skills and expertise will truly matter.

Apply now and help shape the future of Compleat HR at scale.

The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace. We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunity’s employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed. Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.