Key Initiatives Lead - HR Projects Job ID 221938 Posted 26-Jun-2025 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Project Management Location(s) London - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland **Key Initiatives Lead** CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) Local is a leading global provider of integrated facilities management. We are recruiting a Key Initiative Lead, to join the People Team located in Southwark Street, London. The role holder will lead and oversee the delivery of specific GWS projects and programmes across GWS Local in alignment with the People Roadmap and Strategy. As a member of the GWS Local People Leadership Team, the role holder will deliver cross-entity projects in a fast-changing, matrix environment. **What You’ll Do** ·To scope out and initiate specific People projects as directed by the VP People including the creation of project proposals, cost benefit analyses and option papers as required. ·To design and deliver People solutions, processes and other People products from first principles, to drive projects to completion including communication and change management. ·To present information, proposals and updates to a range of stakeholders (including senior business leaders, global People Leadership colleagues and the wider People Team) to ensure there is effective two-way communication and engagement for specific projects and initiatives. ·To put in place enduring systems and processes to measure and track the success of projects and initiatives. ·To apply and champion communication and change management principles to projects and initiatives to help drive and embed change within the business and People team. ·To ensure that projects, once completed, are integrated into the ‘Business as Usual’ work of the People team or Centres of Excellence and that stated benefits are measured and realised. ·To work collaboratively with colleagues across the People Team, CoE Team, Key Initiative Leads across GWS Local as well as other functions including D&T, Finance and Communications to ensure that People Roadmap priorities and goals are achieved. ·Identify areas of opportunity to improve in the People team including employee and manager experience, effectiveness and simplification/automation. **What You’ll Need** ·Strong business partnering to leverage genuine engagement with cross functional and cross business ·Experience of working in a few People roles in multi-site / matrix organisation(s) ·People Project delivery experience ·Change Management experience ·Generalist Human Resources knowledge across the breadth of the People function, People systems and infrastructure ·Understanding of the GWS Local business and operating model ·Finance and D&T systems and infrastructure **Other** ·Some meetings outside of core working hours will be required **Why CBRE** When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to realise your full potential. **Our Values in Hiring** At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications. CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)