HR Project Delivery Specialist

HR Project Delivery Specialist

About Astellas

At Astellas we are making treatments that matter to people.

We are tackling the toughest health challenges putting the patient at the heart of every move we make.

Our global vision for Patient Centricity is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience. At Astellas, Patient Centricity isn’t a buzzword - it’s a guiding principle for action. We believe all staff have a role to play in creating a patient-centric culture and integrating an awareness of the patient into our everyday working practices, regardless of our role, team or division.

We have developed ground-breaking, innovative medicines in immunology, oncology and urology. Our medicines are extending and saving the lives of cancer patients, making transplantation possible and improving the quality of life for those living with conditions where needs are often overlooked.

We take a patient-focused approach, that allows us to convert brilliant early science into treatments and solutions that directly improve and save patients’ lives.

From lab to clinic to patient, we focus on the most promising science, empower the best talent to pursue it, and develop life-changing solutions alongside the best partners.

The Opportunity:

As the Project Delivery Specialist, you will be responsible for establishing and managing the ongoing delivery of HR projects across HR Operations and the broader HR function. This role is integral to delivering HR initiatives that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and significantly contribute to achieving overall business objectives.

The role requires providing professional project management expertise to support complex HR programs or change initiatives with significant people or HR process components.

You will be part of a dedicated pool of project management resources focused on driving the delivery of key HR projects. These projects will support HR Operations as well as other HR functions, including HR Business Partners (HRBPs) and Centers of Excellence (CoEs).

At Astellas, we recognise that our employees enjoy having a balance between their professional and home lives. We are proud of our hybrid approach which empowers you to have flexibility on whether to work from home or in the office.

You will be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative therapies for patients.

Key Activities for this role

• Accountable for providing project management support for diverse HR initiatives across HR Operations and broader HR teams.
• Ensure effective governance of HR projects, including maintaining reporting standards for steering committees, executive teams, and board meetings.
• Develop selection criteria to prioritize projects receiving PMO support from the central team.
• Design a project dashboard for stakeholders, reporting on delivery progress and alignment with agreed benefits.
• Serve as a quality control and advisory resource for centrally staffed projects, offering ongoing support, including scope definition, progress evaluation, quality assurance, and issue resolution.
• Oversee key People Team cyclical activities, delivering value-added central services to the business while ensuring objectives, service standards, and timelines are met.

Essential Knowledge & Experience

• Experience of working in a Shared Service Centre environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of Project Management Tools and Techniques
• Solid experience with demonstrated results in the development and implementation of a range of continuous improvement projects, including both technology and process
• Well versed in KPIs and data
• Extensive HR process and transaction experience
• Knowledge of HR metrics and their applicability

Educations/Qualifications

• MS Degree or equivalent.

Additional Information

• Type of role full-time permanent.
• Location UK office (Addlestone).
• This position follows our hybrid working model. The role requires a blend of home and minimum 1 day per month in our UK office. Flexibility may be required in line with business needs. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the office.

What We Offer

• A challenging and diversified job in an international setting.
• Opportunity and support for continuous development.
• Inspiring work climate.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.