HR Process / Change Manager

Lead HR process improvement and change initiatives within a global organisation. Drive Workday adoption, redesign and standardise HR processes, and deliver automation and CI projects. Work closely with senior HR stakeholders to influence, challenge and embed new ways of working. Ideal for someone with LSS, Workday/ServiceNow experience, and strong HR transformation background.

HR Process & Change Manager - 10 Month FTC

Location: Manchester (Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days home)Salary: Competative / Excellent Benefits

Are you an HR transformation specialist with a passion for continuous improvement and technology-enabled change? Do you thrive in complex, global environments and know how to challenge, influence and bring people with you If so, this role offers the perfect platform to deliver high-impact change within a major international organisation.

We are supporting a global law firm undergoing a significant HR transformation programme. Following a major HRIS implementation, they are now focused on standardising processes, improving Workday adoption, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement across their HR function.

This is a high-visibility role, reporting into the Global Head of Continuous Improvement, working closely with senior HR leaders across multiple regions.

• Leading HR transformation and process improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma and change management methodologies.

• Redesigning, standardising and optimising global HR processes.

• Driving utilisation and adoption of Workday across HR teams.

• Identifying automation opportunities and partnering with HRIS/IT to enhance HR service delivery.

• Facilitating global workshops, engaging with senior stakeholders, and navigating resistance effectively.

• Measuring and communicating the impact of improvements on efficiency, cost, risk and colleague experience.

• Supporting the long-term HR technology and data strategy.

• Strong background in HR process improvement, HR transformation or HR operations in global environments.

• Experience with Workday or ServiceNow (Workday exposure highly advantageous).

• Lean Six Sigma certification (Black Belt preferred).

• Proven ability to manage resistant stakeholders and influence change at senior levels.

• Experience working within HR shared services or large, HR-matrix organisations.

• Excellent communication, facilitation and problem-solving skills.

• A resilient mindset and ability to "pick your battles" in a complex environment