We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking HR Transformation Manager to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term basis.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who combines strong project management expertise with a passion for data, process improvement, AI and automation technologies. The successful candidate will help drive the next phase of our HR transformation journey, improving colleague experience, increasing operational efficiency and embedding innovative ways of working.
Responsibilities- Lead and deliver HR transformation projects from initiation through to implementation and benefits realisation.
- Manage multiple workstreams across the HR transformation portfolio, ensuring delivery against agreed milestones.
- Use data and analytics to identify opportunities, monitor performance and support evidence-based decision-making.
- Drive process simplification, standardisation and continuous improvement across HR services.
- Identify, evaluate and implement AI-driven and automation solutions to improve efficiency and user experience.
- Develop project plans, governance frameworks, RAID logs and executive-level reporting.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders across HR, Technology, Operations and the wider business.
- Support change management and adoption activities to ensure successful implementation of new processes and ways of working.
- Act as a subject matter expert on transformation methodologies, helping to build capability across the HR function.
The minimum requirements we seek:
- Significant experience leading HR, business or operational transformation programmes.
- Strong project and programme management capability, with experience managing complex initiatives from conception to delivery.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends and make actionable recommendations.
- Advanced data analysis skills, including the ability to extract insights and develop recommendations from large and complex datasets.
- Experience using data visualisation and reporting tools to drive business insights.
- Demonstrated experience leveraging AI, automation and digital solutions to improve business processes and deliver efficiencies.
- Experience using tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Power BI, Power Automate, Power Platform or similar technologies to improve productivity and automate processes.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage senior leaders confidently.
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
- Excellent communication, presentation and problem-solving skills.
- Experience of process mapping, continuous improvement and driving operational efficiencies.
Additional Information:
The Company is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity for all and is opposed to any form of less favourable treatment or harassment on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sex, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or disability
This position is based in Dunton, and it is expected the successful candidate will be able to attend the Dunton office for typically 4 days a week and remain flexible on the days they are required to attend the office according to business requirements.
As part of our pre-employment checks process, successful candidates will be required to undergo a criminal record check. This will be conducted in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and applied only to unspent convictions.
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Skills Required
- Significant experience leading HR, business, or operational transformation programmes
- Strong project and programme management experience managing complex initiatives from conception to delivery
- Excellent analytical skills and ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make actionable recommendations
- Advanced data analysis skills involving large and complex datasets
- Experience using data visualization and reporting tools
- Experience leveraging AI, automation, and digital solutions to improve business processes
- Experience using Microsoft Copilot, Power BI, Power Automate, Power Platform, or similar technologies
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, including engagement with senior leaders
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
- Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills
- Experience with process mapping, continuous improvement, and operational efficiency initiatives
Ford Motor Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Eligible employees can access medical, dental, and prescription coverage starting on the first day, with some zero-cost plan options and free mental health support. Benefits materials highlight comprehensive healthcare as a core pillar.
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Retirement Support — Employees can enroll in a 401(k)-style plan from day one, and some salaried plans include a company match of $0.90 per dollar on the first 5% contributed. Official summaries also describe financial-planning support.
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Parental & Family Support — The package includes paid parental leave, fertility, surrogacy, and adoption benefits, plus a ramp-up program for new parents returning to work. Flexible family-care days and other time-off options support caregiving needs.
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