Senior HR Systems Project Manager (0940)
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£58,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2131 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 54% sure that is the right code. Transport for Wales is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
This could also be SOC 2440 (Business and financial project management professionals). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2131 IT project managers Most likely code | £40,700 | £46,600 | £52,400 | £58,200 |
2440 Business and financial project management professionals Also possible | £39,500 | £45,200 | £50,800 | £56,500 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Lead the end-to-end delivery of a complex HR system implementation project by managing all phases of the project lifecycle and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring the organisation secures a cost-effective, sustainable solution that enhances operational effectiveness across multiple functions and supports future workforce management needs.
Role Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end HR systems transformation project, from business case development and procurement through to implementation and optimisation, establishing effective governance and oversight to deliver an integrated system that meets organisational requirements.
- Manage project budgets, resources and third-party contracts throughout the project lifecycle by monitoring expenditure, forecasting costs and assessing resource requirements, ensuring effective financial control to mitigate risk, maximise return on investment and support successful project delivery.
- Manage the procurement, evaluation and selection of an appropriate HR system by developing robust requirement specifications, supporting the tender processes, managing risks and dependencies and leading contract mobilisation to ensure value for money.
- Establish best practice governance and maintain programme governance frameworks, including reporting, decision-making and escalation processes throughout the project lifecycle by identifying, assessing and mitigating risks, issues and dependencies to ensure effective programme control, minimise disruption and support successful delivery.
- Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in HR, Project Management, Business Change or a related discipline.
- Recognised project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2 Practitioner, APMP, MSP, Agile Practitioner, or equivalent).
- Proven experience leading large-scale HR systems implementation or transformation projects from initiation through to delivery, including procurement and supplier management negotiations experience
While not essential for this role, Welsh language skills would make a great addition to your application.
TfW support anyone who wants to learn Welsh or improve their skills. We offer online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.
Equal Opportunities
We're changing the way the transport industry looks. By celebrating and embracing differences, we're building a workforce that represents Wales. We need talented people from all backgrounds and cultures to bring their perspectives and experiences. Diverse teams make better decisions and drive innovation. Join us in transforming the way Wales travels."
Who We Are
Transport for Wales is changing the way Wales travels, making sustainable transport the first choice. We're building a multimodal integrated transport network called the T Network, making it easier for people to travel by train, bus, walking, wheeling and cycling.
Next steps
See attached Job Description for further details and how to apply. If you want to find out more about what we're doing in Wales, see our Annual Report.
We're a Disability Confident Leader. Let us know about any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process and as part of the role if you are successful.
This advert will close at 23:59 on the day of the application closing date stated above. However, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive enough applications. We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
It is likely interviews will take place within 2-3 weeks of the closing date.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Transport for Wales, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
IT project managers (SOC 2131) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~34k in sample- Middle half £42,744–73,268
- Median £57,824
- Going rate £58,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £40,700–52,400
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Transport for Wales holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2131 going rate of £58,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.