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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$80K - $113K *

Join a team that's driving operational excellence in professional billing for Oncology and Acute Medicine. Lead a dedicated team, enhance revenue cycle performance, and ensure compliance while fosteri...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$155K - $259K *

Unlock the potential of data governance by leading U.S. initiatives, ensuring compliance, and fostering collaboration across teams to enhance data quality and stewardship practices in a dynamic enviro...

Kalamazoo, MIRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$65K - $180K *

Partner with us to manage project delivery and financial activities, ensuring success within timelines and budgets. Leverage your project management expertise to drive collaboration and streamline ope...

Georgia, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $160K *

Elevate your career by leading the start-up and commissioning of critical power systems for large-scale data centers. Drive project success through effective planning, execution, and stakeholder manag...

Arizona, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $165K *

Join a team that's redefining insurance technology delivery by leading SaaS implementation programs. This hands-on role combines project management with team leadership to ensure successful client out...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $196K *

Champion integrated workforce strategies that enhance talent planning, drive employee growth, and strengthen leadership pipelines. Collaborate across functions to translate insights into scalable proc...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $140K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$134K - $241K *

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $120K *

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee the strategic roadmap and enhancements of Oracle HCM Cloud applications, ensuring alignment with business objectives and driving continuous improvement across HR, Pa...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$113K - $188K *

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $140K *

Drive your career forward by leading a dynamic PMO team, overseeing complex projects in healthcare technology. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure strategic alignment and successful execution of...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $155K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$99K - $128K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$82K - $172K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $187K *

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing client projects, ensuring high-quality delivery on time and within budget while fostering excellent customer service and collaboration across teams...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $100K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$75K - $94K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$85K - $128K *

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $135K *

Drive technical excellence and team growth by leading software development initiatives, managing resources, and ensuring project alignment with business goals while maintaining security and operationa...

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6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leveraging your SAP EHS expertise to guide enterprises through complex regulatory landscapes. Collaborate with teams to develop tailored solutions that enhance compliance and dr...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$73K - $102K *

Serve as a key contributor in developing SAP HR ABAP solutions, collaborating with teams to design, implement, and enhance systems that meet client needs while ensuring compliance and data accuracy in...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information 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.