HR Change Manager - Transformation
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Lostock Gralam, England, United Kingdom
We are seeking an experienced and engaging HR Change Manager to lead the people-related change activity required to support organisational transformation. This role will work closely with HR, business and project stakeholders to plan and deliver effective change programmes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the people change and adoption activities for HR transformation programmes and organisational change initiatives.
- Develop and implement comprehensive change management strategies, plans and communication approaches.
- Assess the impact of proposed changes on employees, teams, processes, systems and organisational structures.
- Work with project teams and senior stakeholders to define change objectives, milestones, dependencies and measures of success.
- Engage with HR and business leaders to understand concerns, build commitment and support effective decision-making.
- Develop clear and engaging communications, including briefings, presentations, newsletters, FAQs and implementation updates.
- Plan and coordinate training, learning and support activities to enable successful adoption of new processes and systems.
- Identify potential risks, resistance and barriers to change, and develop appropriate mitigation and engagement plans.
- Facilitate workshops, stakeholder sessions and change impact assessments across different areas of the organisation.
- Work with project managers, HR subject matter experts and technology teams to ensure change activity is integrated with programme delivery.
- Monitor adoption, readiness and business impacts, using feedback and data to improve change implementation.
- Maintain accurate change documentation, reporting, action logs and governance materials.
- Support the embedding and continuous improvement of new HR processes, systems and ways of working after implementation.
Skills and Experience
- Significant experience in change management, transformation, organisational development or a related HR project role.
- Experience leading people change activity within HR transformation, digital transformation or business change programmes.
- Strong understanding of change management principles, methodologies and best practice.
- Experience developing change impact assessments, stakeholder engagement plans, communications and training programmes.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build effective relationships at all levels.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work to deadlines and coordinate activity across complex transformation programmes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data and feedback to assess change readiness and adoption.
- Experience working collaboratively with HR, technology, project management and business teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, Excel and Teams.
- Experience with HR information systems, digital HR platforms or enterprise technology implementations is desirable.
- Formal change management, project management or organisational development qualifications are desirable.
What We Offer
- A collaborative and inclusive working environment focused on meaningful transformation.
- Opportunities to lead high-profile HR change and business transformation initiatives.
- Professional development, training and support for continued career growth.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
If you are an experienced HR change professional with a structured approach, strong stakeholder management skills and a passion for enabling successful transformation, we would welcome your application.