HR Project Manager Jobs

Explore HR Project Manager opportunities for experienced professionals who lead people-focused programs and strategic workplace initiatives. Employers seek project managers who can coordinate stakeholders, improve HR processes, and deliver complex projects on time and within budget. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including opportunities for HR project leaders ready to take the next step.

What Does an HR Project Manager Do?

HR Project Managers plan and guide initiatives across human resources, partnering with HR leaders, business teams, technology groups, and external vendors. Projects may include implementing HR information systems (HRIS), modernizing recruiting or onboarding, redesigning benefits administration, supporting mergers and acquisitions, and managing workforce or organizational change. The role typically covers project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, communications, and results.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Look For

Successful candidates combine project management expertise with a strong understanding of HR operations. Employers may value experience with cross-functional leadership, change management, process improvement, data analysis, stakeholder communication, and HR technology. Familiarity with project management approaches and tools—such as Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery—can also be useful. Requirements vary by employer and project scope.

HR Project Manager Salary and Career Opportunities

Compensation depends on factors such as experience, location, industry, organizational scale, and the complexity of the work. Senior HR Project Manager roles can offer six-figure compensation, particularly when they involve enterprise-wide transformation, HR technology, or leadership of high-impact programs. Browse Ladders for vetted professional openings paying $100,000 or more, and compare roles that align with your background and goals.

Find Your Next HR Project Manager Role

Use Ladders to discover HR Project Manager jobs across industries and organizations. Tailor your résumé to highlight measurable project outcomes, budgets managed, systems implemented, and teams or stakeholders coordinated. Explore current listings to find opportunities where your project leadership can help shape the employee experience and strengthen HR operations.

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$110K - $130K *

Champion the end-to-end management of complex healthcare programs, ensuring operational readiness and compliance. Collaborate with teams and clients to drive successful implementations while maintaini...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead complex healthcare project initiatives, ensuring successful implementation and operational readiness while maintaining high standards of governance. Foster strong partnerships with clients, manag...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$126K - $162K *

Drive project success by leading design and construction phases, managing teams, and ensuring client satisfaction in commercial and mission-critical environments. Collaborate with stakeholders to deli...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$132K - $251K *

Join our team to optimize and maintain the Performance Impact process within Workday. Lead system integrity, configuration updates, and advanced reporting while collaborating with HR Technology and Ta...

Connecticut, USRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Transform complex data center projects by leading design and construction efforts. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery while managing multiple initiatives acros...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $150K *

Champion the delivery of complex data center construction projects, leading diverse teams and stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes from planning through completion while fostering strong client...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Grow enterprise SAP relationships by managing key accounts and driving new business. Leverage your expertise to expand client portfolios, develop strategic plans, and ensure client satisfaction while...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$111K - $207K *

Empower growth by shaping executive talent strategies that drive success. Partner with senior leaders to enhance recruitment processes, develop talent pipelines, and advise on market trends, while ens...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive project delivery excellence by architecting frameworks, managing resources, and synchronizing teams. Lead cross-functional initiatives, optimize processes, and mentor project managers to ensure...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $100K *

Drive project success by managing diverse teams and stakeholders, ensuring timely execution of project goals while mitigating risks and maintaining budgets. Leverage your expertise to enhance operatio...

Chandler, AZRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by managing and expanding relationships with large enterprise clients. Drive strategic account growth and new business development in the SAP ecosystem, ensuring client satisfaction a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex public safety projects, ensuring timely delivery and high customer satisfaction. Oversee a diverse portfolio while collaborating with cross-functional teams to driv...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to lead multiple real estate projects in financial services, managing planning, execution, and closeout with a focus on MEP systems and automation. Your strategic insight will drive su...

Detroit, MIRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $90K *

Join a team that's transforming customer onboarding by leading complex implementations, aligning stakeholders, and delivering scalable solutions that drive success and revenue. Your expertise will bri...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in establishing a robust project management portfolio, optimizing planning and execution processes at the Space Weather Prediction Center. Drive continuous improvement and support lead...

Boulder, CORemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $90K *

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Human Resources Generalist, where you'll support leaders and employees in a fast-paced environment, focusing on employee relations, performance management, and HR pro...

California, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$120K - $177K *

Lead and develop a distributed team of Project Coordinators, enhancing operational health and governance across complex automation deployments while driving continuous improvement and collaboration wi...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $135K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex projects from initiation to close, ensuring alignment among stakeholders, effective risk management, and adherence to timelines while utilizing AI tools to enhanc...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Champion project success by leading clinical trials from initiation to closure, ensuring compliance with budgets, timelines, and regulations while fostering collaboration among stakeholders and team m...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading complex subrecipient programs, ensuring compliance, and fostering collaboration across teams to drive impactful opioid response initiatives in Illinois. This role demands s...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$111K - $145K *

Lead transformative IT projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Collaborate across departments to translate business needs into actionable plans while mana...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $130K *

Grow and lead complex multidisciplinary projects from initiation to completion. Collaborate with diverse teams and clients to deliver high-quality results while managing budgets, schedules, and relati...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming HR technology and data governance to enhance organizational effectiveness. Lead a global team in driving data-driven decision-making and innovative solutions that prote...

Virginia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$128K - $254K *

Drive the successful delivery of Phase I-IV clinical trials by leading cross-functional teams, managing project timelines, budgets, and quality standards while fostering strong client relationships an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by managing complex e-discovery projects, mentoring teams, and collaborating with legal professionals to ensure successful outcomes. Drive project execution while fostering strong...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is an HR Project Manager?question toggle

    An HR Project Manager leads projects that support human resources and the employee experience, coordinating stakeholders, timelines, budgets, risks, and delivery. Projects may involve HR technology, recruiting, onboarding, benefits, process improvement, or organizational change.

  • What qualifications are common for HR Project Manager jobs?question toggle

    Employers commonly seek project management experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and an understanding of HR processes. Experience with change management, HRIS implementations, data analysis, and project delivery methods may also be valuable. Specific requirements differ by role.

  • How much do HR Project Managers earn?question toggle

    Pay varies based on factors such as location, industry, experience, and project scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, where you can explore senior HR project management opportunities and review compensation details in individual listings.

  • What types of projects do HR Project Managers lead?question toggle

    They may lead HRIS and other technology implementations, recruiting and onboarding improvements, benefits or payroll projects, workforce initiatives, mergers and acquisitions integration, and organizational change programs.

  • Where can I find HR Project Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse HR Project Manager listings on Ladders to find vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each job posting for its requirements, responsibilities, location, and compensation information.