HR Project Specialist – Talent and Learning

Company Description

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.

Job Description

The HR Project Specialist - Talent and Learning will play an integral role in ensuring the effective delivery and embedding of global Talent and Learning Programmes in their early stages. Programmes such as the development of our career framework, and the ongoing evolution of our Career Hub and development of world-class Leadership Development offering form a critical piece of our global HR strategy. The project manager will play a central role in building and delivering change and communications plans, supporting adoption and engagement in our programmes during the all-important ‘stand-up’ phase.

Reporting to the Agile Delivery Lead and working closely with product owners in the Global Leadership, Talent & Learning teams, the role holder’s primary responsibility will be to project manage the development and implementation of new talent and learning products. The professional will use change management strategies and communication plans to support the development and evolution of needs-based solutions that maximise leader and employee adoption and usage.

The Project Manager may work on a single major product, or the development of several smaller products from initial value canvas development, through project initiation, development, release testing and activation before ensuring the smooth transition of products post-development to the Shared Service Centre.

The role holder will play an integral part in ensuring effective planning of the project, impact measurement, release planning and communications planning as the project evolves. The individual will also be critical in ensuring the identification and tracking of key project milestones and communicating with a range of key stakeholders.

Working closely with members of the global talent and learning team, regional talent team, HRBPs and leaders, the role holder will blend both knowledge of change management and HR process best practice, with a clear understanding of agile project management approaches. They will also have a sound understanding of the overall Global People Strategy and will recognise and connect how these programmes form part of the wider holistic plan to drive enhanced business performance across Experian.

Responsible for the project management of the products developed by the global Talent and Learning product managers - this is likely to include Strategic Workforce Planning, Leadership Development, Technology Skills, etc:

- Responsible for driving and enabling change management plans and practices to support core projects and programmes, ensuring the right level of alignment, traction and engagement across a wide number of stakeholders

- Ensure the management, analysis and communication of key people data to provide insight and make viable recommendations during product development.

- Interface closely with the HRBP team, broader HR Community and a range of key business stakeholders to ensure the smooth and effective delivery of key projects and processes.

Qualifications

Well-developed agile project management skills and structured approach

Excellent stakeholder management with the emphasis on delivery through others – communicates challenges and influences a variety of stakeholders across the organisation effectively

· Capable of planning and engaging others in supporting and equipping people and leaders to adopt and use the new resources.

· Excellent communication skills able to plan, develop and deliver compelling communications for a product

· Data savvy and able to analyse, interpret and report back key themes and make recommendations.

· An understanding of talent, learning and general HR processes in complex and challenging organisations.

· Is ready and able to take the initiative, originate action and be responsible for the consequences of the decisions made.

Additional Information

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian's people first approach is award-winning; World's Best Workplaces™ 2024 (Fortune Top 25), Great Place To Work™ in 24 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024 to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

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