HR Project Lead

Equans is looking for an HR Project Lead to join our team in Newcastle on a 24 month FTC basis. This is a full-time role working 36.7 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, bonus and benefits package.

The HR Project Lead will support the delivery of the numerous projects for the UKBU to standardise and transform HR & Payroll Administration.

What will you deliver?

• Migration of a payroll for approx. 2,000 employees to SAP, ensuring all HR Admin processes support business needs.
• Divestment of approx. 200 employees to Bring Energy
• Support the design and implementation of a case management solution for Employee Services (HR & Payroll Admin).
• Support the discovery and design phase of HRIS solution for the UKBU.
• Project Nutmeg support
• EDF contract demobilisation
• Data Management solution
• Review and implement provider to support efficient, compliant pre- employment procedures.

What can we offer you

On offer is a competitive salary, bonus and benefits package, which includes;

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 2x times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

• Leadership skills
• Change and project management.
• Understanding of current/upcoming HR & Payroll legislation.
• Process improvement methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma
• The ability to influence and build effective relationships at all levels.
• The ability to utilise data insights to identify and drive strategic goals.
• Advanced knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Knowledge of HR & Payroll solutions
• Experience within operational and strategic HR Admin & Payroll service delivery
• Payroll implementation and systems development.

Who are we?

Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.  

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

Equans’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

Equans is a Bouygues group company.

What’s next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. 

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. 

You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, Young Professionals, Veterans and Reservists Network (VaR).

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role.  Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The Equans Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.