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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$120K - $145K *

Transform the future of business applications by leading strategy, delivery, and operations. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance core processes and drive value through effective system...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$114K - $167K *

Pioneer tailored ERP solutions, optimizing business processes and data integration. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance and compliance while leading transformation in services and resources...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing clinician engagement and development. This role focuses on onboarding, professional growth, and retention strategies for surgical teams, ensuring a high-quali...

Addison, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$126K - $171K *

Lead the charge in transforming HR operations by harnessing AI solutions, collaborating closely with teams to innovate and streamline workflows, enhance employee relations, and drive operational excel...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $195K *

Drive the development and execution of strategic projects for radioisotope production facilities. You will lead cross-functional teams to ensure operational readiness, regulatory compliance, and succe...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to impactful consulting services in government pricing, leveraging your expertise to guide clients through compliance, data analysis, and strategic initiatives while leading a collaborative...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$74K - $137K *

Lead the charge in transforming workflows with AI, driving adoption and measurable impact in legal, tax, and trade sectors. Collaborate with clients and teams to design, implement, and evaluate innova...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $115K *

Advance the payroll function for a diverse workforce, ensuring compliance and accuracy across multiple states. This hands-on role requires expertise in payroll systems and regulations, driving process...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$192K - $229K *

Lead the charge in delivering comprehensive data migration services for SAP-enabled transformations, ensuring effective governance, client engagement, and execution of best practices across diverse da...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$119K - $222K *

Shape the future of channel sales by driving reseller and distributor partnerships across the Americas, enhancing legal sales execution, and achieving ambitious targets through strategic collaboration...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$123K - $170K *

Transform data into strategic insights by managing global capacity planning. Oversee new customer onboarding and cross-functional collaboration to support executive decision-making. Drive operational...

New Hampshire, USRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Drive project success as a Global Lead Project Manager, overseeing cross-functional teams to ensure timely, quality delivery of clinical trials while managing customer expectations and financial stewa...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $112K *

Drive the development and execution of a comprehensive enterprise risk management program, collaborating across global functions to enhance risk governance, reporting, and education while maintaining...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Elevate HR operations by managing and optimizing HRIS systems, ensuring data integrity, and collaborating across departments to enhance efficiency and support strategic decision-making in a dynamic en...

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2 days ago

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

$142K - $213K *

Join us to lead the proposal lifecycle for federal opportunities, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create compelling submissions that enhance win probability and support mission-driven out...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$138K - $165K *

Shape the future of AI products by leading strategy, vision, and execution. Drive innovation through collaboration and influence, ensuring exceptional value and responsible practices across diverse bu...

New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$138K - $165K *

Drive the end-to-end lifecycle of innovative AI-powered products, shaping strategy and vision while collaborating cross-functionally to deliver exceptional business and customer value through effectiv...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $140K *

Advance your career by driving full-cycle recruitment for diverse Sales and Go-To-Market roles. Collaborate with leadership to attract top talent, enhance candidate experience, and optimize hiring pro...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $175K *

Pioneer project success by leading the design and implementation of electrical systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while providing tech...

Los Angeles, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $170K *

Drive transformative Oracle Cloud P2P solutions for Higher Education, guiding teams and clients through strategic implementations while fostering a collaborative culture and mentoring junior staff to...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $120K *

Drive the financial health of projects while leading teams to success. Manage budgets, forecasts, and vendor coordination to ensure project delivery across multiple brands. Your strategic insight will...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Project Planner, driving financial health and vendor coordination across multiple brands while ensuring project success through strategic planning and effective communi...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$168K - $240K *

Lead total rewards strategy for a complex global healthcare tech firm. Drive compensation and benefits governance, align workforce investment with business goals, and ensure compliance while fostering...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Transform complex technical programs by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring timely delivery and fostering collaboration. Leverage your expertise to drive innovation and enhance productivity throu...

San Diego, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $175K *

Join a strategic team as you oversee complex web projects, drive digital initiatives, and promote best practices, all while collaborating across functions. Make a real-world impact while shaping the f...

Seattle, WARemote

Reposted 4 weeks 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.