5+ years of end-to-end project management experience.
3+ years of HR experience in areas like HR operations or employee relations.
Proven ability to influence and align cross-functional teams.
Strong communication skills for facilitation and documentation.
Responsibilities
Partner with stakeholders to define project scope and success criteria.
Develop integrated project plans for small to medium initiatives.
Facilitate project governance and status reporting.
Coordinate and lead project meetings, documenting actions and due dates.
Manage project dependencies and proactively address impacts.
Monitor progress and maintain RAID logs for risks and issues.
Oversee post-implementation stabilization to ensure successful adoption.
Benefits
Opportunity to lead impactful HR projects.
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
Professional development opportunities in project management.
Exposure to HR transformations and M&A integrations.
Full Job Description
Job Description
The HR Project Manager leads and delivers human resources projects from initiation through closeout. This role partners with HR and business stakeholders to define scope and success criteria, build and maintain project plans, coordinate cross-functional resources, manage risks and change, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within agreed scope and quality standards.
Responsibilities
Partner with sponsors and stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria.
Develop integrated project plans (work breakdown structure, schedule, milestones, resource plan, communications plan) for small to medium initiatives.
Facilitate project governance, including status reporting, decision tracking, and escalation of issues and risks.
Coordinate and lead project meetings; document actions, owners, and due dates.
Identify, secure, and coordinate project resources (employees and/or contractors) in partnership with functional leaders.
Manage project dependencies and critical path; proactively address schedule or scope impacts.
Monitor progress against plan; maintain RAID logs (risks, assumptions, issues, decisions) and mitigation plans.
Manage change control, including scope changes and "scope creep," and communicate impacts to stakeholders.
Oversee cutover and post-implementation stabilization (hypercare) to ensure successful adoption and handoff.
Drive quality throughout the project lifecycle, including deliverable reviews and acceptance.
Conduct lessons learned and ensure proper project closeout and documentation.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required.
5+ years of experience managing projects end-to-end, including planning, execution, control, and closeout.
3+ years of human resources experience (e.g., HR operations, talent, HRIS, total rewards, or employee relations).
Demonstrated ability to influence without authority, build alignment, and drive accountability across cross-functional teams.
Strong communication skills, including facilitation, executive-ready status updates, and documentation.
Proficiency with common productivity and project tracking tools (e.g., MS Office and project planning/tracking platforms).
Preferred
Project management certification (e.g., PMP, CAPM, or equivalent).
Experience supporting HR transformations, HRIS implementations, or process redesign.
Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions (M&A) integration.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities and shifting deadlines using structured problem-solving and sound judgment.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
Ability to facilitate working sessions, resolve conflicts, and drive decisions to closure.
Comfort working with ambiguity and translating business needs into clear project deliverables.
Working knowledge of common HR processes and data sensitivity/confidentiality expectations.
