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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$98K - $122K *

Empower progress at the intersection of project management and benefits innovation. Lead initiatives for 401(k) MEP and Benefits Billing, collaborating with diverse stakeholders to enhance operational...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$166K - $249K *

Shape the future of AI in healthcare by defining and executing a strategic roadmap that integrates intelligent solutions into clinical workflows, ensuring safety and efficiency while collaborating wit...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$134K - $209K *

Lead the product strategy and delivery for a comprehensive Workday ecosystem. Manage a team of product managers to enhance HR capabilities, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities and improving...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Drive IT quality and compliance initiatives, managing audits and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. Collaborate with global teams to enhance operational performance and support career develop...

Durham, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Lead and transform large-scale retrofit and modernization projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and high customer satisfaction while coordinating cross-functional teams and managing st...

Louisville, KYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive financial governance by tracking budgets, analyzing variances, and generating reports in a federal mission environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and support e...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Innovate training solutions for Field Reimbursement Managers to enhance patient access and compliance. Lead strategy development, implement programs, and collaborate across teams to ensure exceptional...

South Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $230K *

Drive strategic growth and innovation in AI-enabled assessment and workforce solutions. Lead high-impact projects, foster collaboration, and enhance AIR's national leadership in education and workforc...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$135K - $145K *

Lead the charge in optimizing payroll integration operations, managing teams, and driving strategic alignment across functions. Elevate customer experience through data-driven insights and innovative...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Optimize your career as a Technical Project Manager, overseeing equipment procurement and supply chains. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and negotiate contracts to ensure proj...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion innovative solutions in financial services by leading complex projects, leveraging AI tools, and collaborating with top private market firms to enhance portfolio monitoring and valuation proc...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$163K - $245K *

Lead the integration of HR technology post-merger, optimizing Workday for 3,000 employees globally. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance workforce analytics and governance, ensuring a seamless emp...

Beverly, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$232K - $290K *

Lead the charge in optimizing workforce operations and analytics for multi-condition health care services. Develop strategies for capacity planning, staffing, and analytics to drive efficiency and sup...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$114K - $128K *

Lead the charge in AI-augmented product delivery, ensuring quality and flow across initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage project milestones and facilitate decision-making in a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining organizational strategy and driving impactful solutions. As a Senior People Partner, you'll collaborate with leadership to align talent priorities with business outcomes...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to drive strategic talent initiatives that align with business goals, enhance team performance, and foster a culture of growth and inclusivity within our Go-To-Market and Sales teams...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $195K *

Elevate client relationships by managing key accounts, driving satisfaction and growth. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions, ensuring long-term success and measurable ROI for...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $185K *

Lead the charge in developing compelling proposals for government contracts, managing the entire proposal process from strategy to submission. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure complia...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$168K - $285K *

Elevate the future of software planning by leading a team that integrates human and AI collaboration. Shape product direction, connect work to business priorities, and drive strategic decisions in a d...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Pioneer a high-performing culture by partnering with leaders to deliver strategic HR solutions that enhance employee engagement, retention, and growth in a dynamic, mission-driven environment...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects that drive strategic goals. Oversee project lifecycles, ensuring timely delivery, compliance, and stakeholder engagement while fostering collaboration acro...

St. Louis, MORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Optimize release orchestration and readiness across interdependent solution areas. Drive sequencing, prioritization, and risk management while ensuring delivery health and readiness criteria are met...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$105K - $158K *

Lead strategic M&A initiatives by sourcing, evaluating, and executing transactions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive growth and enhance product capabilities, while managing deal proces...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of higher education by leading complex SaaS modernization projects, aligning institutional goals with delivery execution, and fostering strong customer relationships to ensure success...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $190K *

Innovate with us as a strategic consultant, guiding ERP and Payroll transformations. Leverage your Workday expertise to shape client strategies, enhance operational readiness, and drive impactful chan...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.