Project Manager, Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Overview

💼 HR Project Manager

Location: Lingley Mere, Warrington (Hybrid working with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite)

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: 20 month FTC, Full-Time (37 hours)

🌊 Join United Utilities where HR Projects Drive Real Change

At United Utilities, we don’t just deliver water we deliver transformation. As we enter AMP8, our next major phase of growth and innovation, we’re looking for a seasoned HR Projects Specialist to lead the charge on complex, high-impact HR change programmes. This is not a generalist role. It’s for someone who thrives in the HR project delivery.

If you’re a HR Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering people change in unionised environments, we want to hear from you.

• Deliver the HR work streams of business change projects from initiation to closure.
• Manage TUPE transfers, restructures, changes to working practices, and new ways of working.
• Collaborate with specialist HR teams (Reward, L&D, HRBPs) to ensure seamless implementation.
• Run consultation activities and build strong relationships with trade unions and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and internal policies.
• Act as a subject matter expert, offering guidance on complex HR matters.

• In-depth experience managing HR projects (TUPE, restructures, reward, T&Cs).
• Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience working in unionised environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• CIPD qualified Level 5

This role is based at our Warrington head office (Lingley Mere), with hybrid working options. In person collaboration is key, and occasional travel to other North West sites may be required depending on project needs.

• 26 days annual leave (rising to 30), plus 8 bank holidays
• Up to 14% employer pension contribution
• Up to 10.5% performance bonus
• Comprehensive healthcare plan
• Discounts on gyms, EV car schemes, and more
• Enhanced family friendly policies Mental health support and wellbeing resources
• Share schemes and flexible benefits

United Utilities is a FTSE 100 company with a purpose: to deliver great water for a stronger, greener, healthier North West. We’re committed to sustainability, inclusion, and innovation and we’re proud to offer a workplace where you can thrive, grow, and be yourself.

We’re passionate about creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected and empowered to thrive. At United Utilities, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive culture that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and identities, and we’re proud to be an employer that champions equity and belonging.