HR Project Management Officer

About Us
Tate and Lyle is a successful organisation with a clear purpose, ambition, strategy, and strong expert talent, solely focused on achieving its’ ambition as a world class ingredients solutions provider. We have expanded our plant-based footprint beyond corn into tapioca, stevia leaf, chickpea protein and soluble fibre to explore wider platforms for achieving our ambition. Achieving this ambition will require; development of new capabilities, reallocation of resources and investment to become a leaner, more agile company, leveraging latest technology, process insight and ways of working

About the Role

The HR PMO Manager is responsible for providing project management, governance, planning, and execution support across the Human Resources function. This role acts as a central coordination point for strategic HR initiatives, organizational changes, and employee lifecycle events, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives.

The role partners closely with HR Centers of Excellence (Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Learning & Development, Rewards and HR Operations,), HR leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders to drive successful delivery of HR programs, process improvements, and transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

HR Project and Program Management

• Support and Manage HR projects from initiation through implementation and post-project review.

• Develop project plans, timelines, governance structures and risk registers

• Track project milestones, dependencies, budgets, resources, and deliverables.

• Facilitate project steering committees, working groups, and governance forums.

• Identify project risks and issues and implement mitigation strategies.

HR Lifecycle Event Management

• Manage large-scale employee lifecycle events from a project management perspective, including:

  • Performance management cycles

  • Talent review and succession planning processes

  • Compensation and reward reviews

  • Organizational restructures and workforce transitions

• Coordinate stakeholders, timelines, communications, and operational readiness activities for lifecycle events.

HR Transformation and Change Initiatives

• Support the delivery of HR transformation programs and organizational change initiatives.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance employee experience and operational efficiency.

• Support HR technology implementations, upgrades, and system integrations.

PMO Governance and Reporting

• Establish and maintain HR PMO standards, methodologies, templates, and reporting frameworks.

• Develop and manage project dashboards, status reports, and executive updates.

• Monitor project performance against agreed KPIs and success measures.

• Ensure compliance with governance, risk management, and audit requirements.

Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships with HR leaders and teams

• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful project outcomes.

• Communicate project status, risks, dependencies, and decisions to senior leadership.

• Act as a trusted advisor on project delivery and change management best practices.

Resource Planning and Prioritization

• Support portfolio planning and prioritization of HR initiatives.

• Coordinate project resources across HR teams and external partners.

• Manage competing priorities and ensure alignment with strategic business objectives.

About You

Essential 

• Significant experience in project or program management, preferably within HR or People functions.

• Strong understanding of end-to-end employee lifecycle processes.

• Experience managing complex, cross-functional projects and stakeholders.

• Proficiency with project management methodologies and tools.

• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills.

Desirable 

• Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent).

• Experience supporting HR transformation, system or organizational change programs

• Knowledge of HR operating models and HR service delivery frameworks

What We Can Offer You

As a business operating in 50 countries worldwide, we offer a global rewards package to all employees alongside a range of country-specific benefits. In addition to the flexible working policy, hybrid working model & competitive salary we offer:

• Extensive development opportunities and programs (vertical & horizontal promotions, foreign assignments, projects, broad range of internal & external training)

• Private medical care, including dental care

• MyBenefit Platform, including Multisport

• Lunch subsidy

• Work from home benefits package

• Languages assistance program

• Personal trainer

• Life Insurance

• LinkedIn Learning Platform access

• Employee Assistance Program (an online platform to support your well-being) and Mental Wellness University

• Possibility to participate in various programs & projects, including activities in Charity Team, First Aid Team, Emergency Team, Active Team and Eco Team

• Last but not least: Work in a welcoming, stimulating, and energetic environment where you can unleash your potential
   

At Tate & Lyle, we are committed to all our employees being seen, heard, and valued and thus, we value the contributions of people with unique backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.