HR Governance & Project Lead
Location – Peak HQ- Inchinnan, Renfrewshire
Duration – 12-month fixed-term contract
Ready to make a lasting impact and shape the future at Peak?
We are looking for an experienced HR Governance & Project Lead to drive an important people transformation programme within Peak International.
This is a unique opportunity to build the foundations of a modern, scalable and compliant HR function. Reporting directly to the Group People Director, you’ll take ownership of creating a best-practice HR governance framework that strengthens our people processes, empowers managers, and supports future business growth.
If you enjoy bringing structure to complexity, transforming ideas into practical solutions, and leaving a lasting legacy, this role will provide the challenge and visibility you’re looking for.
The Opportunity
Over the next 12 months, you’ll lead a programme designed to establish consistent, compliant and user-friendly HR practices across our UK operations, with opportunities to influence our wider global organisation.
Working closely with HR colleagues, business leaders and subject matter experts, you’ll review and redesign key people processes, develop practical management tools, and create the governance structures that underpin an effective HR function.
This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives on delivery, enjoys building frameworks from scratch and can balance strategic thinking with practical execution.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Design and implement an overarching HR governance framework
- Establish HR risk management, audit and governance reporting processes
- Review and modernise HR policies, ensuring alignment with employment legislation and best practice
- Identify compliance gaps and develop sustainable solutions
- Map, simplify and improve end-to-end employee lifecycle processes
- Create standard operating procedures, process maps and practical guidance documents
- Develop manager toolkits, templates, workflows, letters and forms
- Build comprehensive guidance across key people topics, including:
- Performance management
- Conduct and capability
- Absence management
- Recruitment
- Investigations
- Grievances
- Own and drive the project plan, milestones, risks and dependencies
- Facilitate workshops and stakeholder sessions to gather insight and build engagement
- Support change management and communications activity to ensure successful adoption
What You’ll Deliver
By the end of the programme, you’ll have created a suite of tools, frameworks and resources that support managers, employees and HR teams, including:
- HR Governance Framework
- HR Risk Register
- HR Audit Framework
- Policy Review & Modernisation Programme
- Employee Relations Framework
- Performance Management Toolkit
- Absence Management Toolkit
- Recruitment Toolkit
- Employee Lifecycle Procedures
- Manager Guidance Library
- HR Compliance Calendar
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking a proactive and highly organised HR professional who combines strong governance expertise with exceptional project delivery skills.
You’ll bring:
- Proven experience leading HR transformation, governance or HR operations projects
- Strong experience developing HR policies, procedures and governance frameworks
- Excellent knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR compliance requirements
- Experience creating practical manager toolkits and process documentation
- Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering complex programmes
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing capability
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- The ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and deliver results
- CIPD Level 7 qualification (or equivalent) is desirable
- Experience within a multi-site or international organisation would be advantageous
Why Join Peak?
This is a rare opportunity to lead a meaningful transformation programme and create lasting change across the organisation.
You’ll have the chance to:
- Lead a business-critical HR transformation initiative
- Work directly with senior leaders and key decision-makers
- Build governance frameworks and resources from the ground up
- Influence the future shape of HR within a growing international business
- Leave a tangible legacy that will support managers and employees for years to come
If you’re passionate about building better HR foundations, driving improvement and delivering practical solutions that make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Our values
Put Customer First, keep customer needs at the heart of every decision and action
Be Innovative, always curious and open to new ideas and better ways of doing things
Stay Agile, be responsive and make timely, considered and well-informed decisions taking accountability for the outcomes
Always Respectful, kind and supportive, always look for the best in each other and strive to help one another do a better job
Show Pride & Passion, be proud about what we do and enjoy our work
Peak Scientific is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, genetic background, age, disability, military service, or any category protected under applicable law in its hiring, employment or other programs and activities.
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