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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$125K - $225K *

Elevate project success by leading multidisciplinary teams in nuclear design and program management, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance across all phases of construction and operations for compl...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the optimization of cross-pillar workflows, ensuring technical soundness and operational effectiveness. Collaborate with engineering and product teams to enhance product adoption and drive measur...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing complex operational workflows that enhance service delivery and client experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement...

Johnson City, TNRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Optimize project delivery by leading enterprise SaaS implementations for utility clients. Build strong client relationships, manage competing priorities, and ensure successful project outcomes across...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$152K - $259K *

Shape the future of global People Operations by leading a dynamic team to innovate and streamline processes, enhancing the employee experience through technology and strategic partnerships across func...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $100K *

Lead environmental planning and permitting projects, managing multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and regulatory approval. Collaborate closely with clients and regulatory agencies while foste...

Portland, ORRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$78K - $110K *

Advance your career by leading retail construction projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and drive strategic solutions for a premier financial...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in program management excellence, ensuring seamless operations and compliance across diverse teams while supporting critical Air Force contract initiatives and rapid-response readiness...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $170K *

Drive agile solutions for government agencies, enhancing efficiency and service delivery. Lead projects, mentor teams, and build client relationships while delivering technology solutions aligned with...

Washington, DCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Accelerate executive talent acquisition by managing full lifecycle searches for top leaders. Engage with diverse talent pools, conduct market analysis, and partner strategically with leadership to enh...

Georgia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$107K - $204K *

Lead the charge in managing ServiceNow demand intake and project lifecycles, ensuring strategic alignment and timely execution. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive project success and maintain clea...

Texas, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $90K *

Lead the charge in managing complex procurement projects, ensuring seamless execution from concept to completion while coordinating cross-functional teams and driving stakeholder engagement...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $94K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead care management efforts, ensuring effective delivery of integrated care. Drive team performance, oversee operations, and enhance service outcomes in a supportive, manag...

North Carolina, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$212K - $325K *

Lead delivery execution and governance across Agile Release Trains, ensuring integrated planning, risk management, and cross-functional coordination to drive successful AI-native product delivery and...

Morrisville, NCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your recruiting expertise by owning the end-to-end pipeline for corporate functions. Engage high-caliber, passive candidates through strategic outreach and build strong partnerships with hirin...

Atlanta, GARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$114K - $187K *

Champion clinical laboratory operations by managing complex projects, ensuring timely study starts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful results in precision medicine...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Accelerate your career by consulting on innovative HR solutions, collaborating with diverse teams, and driving digital transformation for clients. Engage in thought leadership and enhance employee exp...

Virginia, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $150K *

Engage in strategic automation initiatives to enhance manufacturing capabilities, leading complex projects from concept to execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and al...

St. James, MNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$132K - $220K *

Lead the charge in managing Renewable Energy Hydro Projects, driving execution strategies to maximize performance, ensuring timely delivery, and fostering strong customer relationships while overseein...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $127K *

Transform customer success by leading a high-performing team in educational technology. Drive adoption, loyalty, and retention while fostering executive relationships and a culture of empathy and cont...

CanadaRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $189K *

Pioneer global Orexin development programs by driving project management efforts. Partner with the Global Team Leader to oversee cross-functional teams, manage critical activities, and ensure project...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$73K - $102K *

Join a team that's transforming ERP solutions by customizing and integrating systems to meet business needs. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance performance and ensure compliance while delivering...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$176K - $264K *

Champion success at deploying and maintaining impactful SaaS solutions through executive relationship management, driving customer adoption, and ensuring maximum value delivery. Collaborate with teams...

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Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$176K - $264K *

Innovate customer success through strategic engagement, driving adoption, and maximizing value from deployments. Lead complex implementations, foster executive relationships, and balance growth with c...

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Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$176K - $264K *

Drive customer success by leading impactful deployments and fostering executive relationships, enhancing value from Workday solutions, all while ensuring customer satisfaction and revenue growth throu...

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Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer 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.