HR Improvement Manager

HR Improvement Manager
Coventry (Onsite), Full-Time (Part-Time considered), £35,000-£45,000 per annum

Are you passionate about driving meaningful change in HR through data, technology, and continuous improvement? We're looking for a dynamic HR Improvement Manager to join our clients team in Coventry.

In this role, you'll lead projects that modernise HR systems and processes-bringing structure, automation, and smarter decision-making to how we work. You'll play a pivotal role in enhancing data compliance, improving service delivery, and embedding agile ways of working across the function.

What You'll Be Doing

• Drive Data Control & Compliance:
  Overhaul data storage and compliance, including restructuring historical data in Columbus and redesigning SharePoint to support clean, accessible HR records.
• Unify and Improve Reporting:
  Streamline inconsistent reporting practices across teams (including payroll and HR) and build a smarter, centralised approach to data analysis and insights.
• Lead Agile Improvement Projects:
  Prioritise and manage improvement initiatives based on real-time data insights. Inject momentum and clarity into projects and track progress efficiently.
• Embed New Digital Tools:
  Drive automation of bonus and pay review processes within Workday. Help introduce new technologies such as chatbots to manage tier-zero queries.
• Develop a Culture of Continuous Improvement:
  Use feedback and analytics to identify gaps, update SOPs, run customer surveys, and maintain training materials and comms across the People Helpdesk.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in HR transformation, operations or improvement roles
• Strong technical skills in Excel and reporting; familiarity with Workday is highly desirable
• Confident in leading projects, working cross-functionally, and engaging stakeholders
• A genuine interest in emerging tech and its use in HR, including AI and automation
• Experience designing or working with SharePoint or similar document management systems
• Agile mindset and a passion for improving employee experience through data and innovation

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