Senior HR Project Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for a Senior HR Project Manager to join our HR Transformation team, based in our Leeds office. In this brand-new role, you will play a critical part in helping us mature our people function and drive key strategic initiatives across LeoVegas Group. Reporting directly to the Director of HR Transformation, you will take ownership of high-impact people and workforce projects, and cross-functional HR frameworks. As a dedicated project lead, you will act as a vital bridge connecting different HR disciplines—including Talent Acquisition, Reward, L&D, and People Operations—with C-suite execs and senior business leaders. You will bring robust project discipline, clear governance, and commercial acumen to make sure our transformation initiatives run smoothly, stay on track, and deliver real value to the wider business. This is a fantastic opportunity for a structured project professional with a strong HR background to help deliver our global HR projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR: - Leading end-to-end HR transformation projects. - Establishing clear project management structures, timelines, risk management, and reporting via project management tools. - Building strong relationships and comfortably managing senior stakeholders, including Directors and C-suite members. - Connecting different HR functions to ensure cross-team alignment, smooth communication, and clear project visibility. - Driving commercial HR conversations and guiding business leaders through operational change and maturity initiatives. - Escalating risks, removing blockers, and keeping complex short- and long-term project deliverables on track. OUR SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING: ESSENTIAL SKILLS - A minimum of 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager, with a strong background in or deep working knowledge of HR functions. - Demonstrated ability to build trust and influence senior stakeholders, with the credibility to command the room. - Exceptional communication, emotional intelligence, and conflict management skills when navigating complex change. - Strong commercial acumen and a structured, pragmatic approach to delivering business-aligned outcomes. - Experience working in a mature, fast-paced corporate environment (preferably across international locations). NICE TO HAVES - Exposure to AI transformation projects or leveraging modern AI tools within HR workflows. - Familiarity with project management software such as Monday.com http://Monday.com, Smartsheet, or MS Project. WHO WE ARE At the core of LeoVegas Group is Team Leo. Our culture is our foundation and is what enables us to innovate, build, and lead as we trailblaze our way through the igaming industry. We're a team of over 2000 innovators, initiators, and groundbreakers working in a fast-paced and agile environment across 19 offices worldwide. BENEFITS - Hybrid working - 3 days per week at the office, with flexibility for 2 days at home - Workation – Take your job on an adventure with our Workation benefit for up to 4 weeks per year (T&Cs apply). - Plenty of time to recharge – 28 days of paid leave, plus all public and bank holidays in England. - Invest in your future – We match pension contributions up to 6%. - Comprehensive healthcare – BUPA coverage, including pre-existing conditions, plus a cashback plan for dental, optical, and other treatments. - Wellbeing allowance – £250 annual allowance for you to invest in your health and wellbeing (T&Cs apply). - A great workplace experience – Talented colleagues, complimentary snacks and drinks, as well as breakfasts and lunches on a weekly basis - A social culture you’ll love – Regular opportunities to attend sporting events throughout the year, plus a quarterly team budget for even more fun. - Support for growing families – Up to 6 months of full pay for maternity leave. - Stay active & save money – Cycle-to-work scheme and gym discounts to keep you moving. - Work in style – at our newly renovated offices at Tailors Corner are just a 2-minute walk from Leeds Train Station. - And there’s more… We’ll share even more perks related to your role when you chat with our Talent Acquisition team! JOIN US! In our pride, we empower our teammates to find their roar and run with their wildest ideas. We don't wait for things to happen; we pounce and make it happen! Would you be a good fit for the Leo Pride - give us a roar! As our company working language is English, we’d like to see your CV in English, please