JOB INTRODUCTION

The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) is seeking to appoint a HR Project & Data Manager to join our HR & OD team and help shape a more effective, innovative, and data-driven people function that directly impacts our workforce and the communities we serve.
In this unique and impactful role, you’ll lead major HR projects and be the go-to expert for everything data and process related. From workforce planning and performance metrics to process redesign and systems optimisation, you’ll be driving improvements that truly matter while ensuring we stay compliant, collaborative, and forward-thinking.

Your key responsibilities in this role will be to ensure a focus on delivering the priorities of the HR team by:

• Leading strategic HR projects from HR system migrations to design & delivery, ensuring they align with organisational goals and offer real return on investment.
• Developing and maintaining high-quality reporting tools and dashboards, using systems like Power BI, to support data-led decisions.
• Creating and refining HR policies, processes, and frameworks that improve performance and compliance across the business.
• Acting as a change agent by engaging and influencing colleagues at all levels to embed new ways of working.
• Setting key performance indicators for the HR team and using data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Designing a library of templates, guides, and toolkits to support consistent and effective HR operations.

At the heart of public service transformation, we offer a role that combines meaningful impact with strategic influence. You’ll work alongside talented, mission-driven colleagues in an inclusive and forward-thinking organisation that values innovation and continuous improvement.

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We’re looking for a strategic HR professional with a knack for project delivery and a head for data, who enjoys influencing change, simplifying processes, and bringing structure and clarity to complex challenges.
If this is your next role, please apply so you can tell us why you’d be a great fit. Please see the job description for more information.
This is a fixed term role for 2 years.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact resourcing@westofengland-ca.gov.uk
The closing date for this role is Wednesday 30th April 2025.
The interviews are planned to be held Thursday 8th and Friday 9th May. Please note this may be subject to change.

• Leading strategic HR projects from HR system migrations to design & delivery, ensuring they align with organisational goals and offer real return on investment.
• Developing and maintaining high-quality reporting tools and dashboards, using systems like Power BI, to support data-led decisions.
• Creating and refining HR policies, processes, and frameworks that improve performance and compliance across the business.
• Acting as a change agent by engaging and influencing colleagues at all levels to embed new ways of working.
• Setting key performance indicators for the HR team and using data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Designing a library of templates, guides, and toolkits to support consistent and effective HR operations