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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$115K - $125K *

Advance our sales pipeline by managing opportunities from prospect to close. Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to ensure smooth workflows, maintain CRM data integrity, and drive process impro...

San Diego, CARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $140K *

Champion data management excellence by leading clinical studies, ensuring quality deliverables, and mentoring junior staff. Collaborate with sponsors to meet project timelines and optimize processes f...

Toronto, ONRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Transform client challenges into innovative solutions while mentoring teammates and driving tech excellence. Collaborate in a dynamic, non-hierarchical environment to inspire and elevate product engin...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Drive execution of complex technical initiatives, translating business vision into actionable programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with company objectives and measurab...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $100K *

Partner with us to lead and mentor a team in delivering utility software implementations, ensuring projects meet client needs and are completed on time and within budget while fostering a culture of c...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$122K *

Champion project success by leading interdisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions in the biotech and pharma sectors. Drive milestone achievement, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with p...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Partner with us to steer international clinical trials in inflammation, overseeing operations and leading teams to deliver high-impact results for our biopharmaceutical sponsor while utilizing CRO res...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $174K *

Unlock potential by driving client engagement and delivering tailored solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance client experiences, manage complex projects, and present insights to...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Contribute to the success of pharmaceutical programs by managing client relationships, overseeing daily operations, and driving performance. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure program execution...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $220K *

Shape the future of project management by leading high-stakes engagements, driving AI adoption, and ensuring quality deliverables in a dynamic, remote-compatible environment. Collaborate with diverse...

San Jose, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $160K *

Join our dynamic team as you drive impactful solutions in an AI-Native environment. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance customer experiences and strategically guide product direction while focus...

CanadaRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to supporting disaster recovery efforts. Collaborate with leadership and clients to navigate complex recovery operations, ensuring effective management of multi-billion do...

RemoteRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $120K *

Transform our proposal development process by crafting compelling narratives and presentations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance storytelling and optimize resources, ensuring our cap...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$66K - $102K *

Elevate your career by joining our consulting team to design and implement SAP PP/QM solutions, driving value for clients through innovative strategies and expert knowledge transfer in a dynamic, glob...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $153K *

Unlock potential by leading the global integration of the Pig Resistant Product program. Collaborate across functions to ensure alignment, governance, and successful commercialization in diverse marke...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$230K - $345K *

Lead the charge in shaping global Total Rewards strategies that attract, retain, and reward talent across diverse markets. Collaborate with senior leaders to build scalable, equitable programs while g...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Contribute to US HR operations by ensuring compliance with employment laws, managing employee data, and supporting onboarding/offboarding processes while collaborating with global HR teams for seamles...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$162K - $283K *

Optimize customer success by driving growth and retention for high-value manufacturing accounts. Engage with C-suite executives to co-develop digital transformation strategies, ensuring measurable out...

Detroit, MIRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Transform your career by leading complex, multi-billion-dollar power generation projects. Oversee all phases from development to execution, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule adherence while foste...

Phoenix, AZRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Empower healthcare IT delivery by managing a dynamic team, ensuring operational excellence, and driving EMR performance. Collaborate with clinical stakeholders to enhance patient care through effectiv...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Transform client experiences by leading the design and implementation of Oracle HCM Cloud solutions. Collaborate with teams to ensure scalable, reliable, and high-performance technical architectures t...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Elevate client success by driving critical accounting and finance projects, leveraging your expertise to solve complex challenges across diverse industries while collaborating with teams and managing...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Shape your future by leading complex accounting and finance projects for diverse clients. Utilize your extensive experience to provide innovative solutions and drive organizational success in a dynami...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $103K *

Optimize SAP Time Management solutions by configuring, testing, and supporting integrations. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes, resolve issues, and deliver training, ensuring effective timek...

Virginia, USRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $200K *

Transform clinical research by leading operational oversight of studies, ensuring compliance with protocols and regulations. Collaborate with teams to drive site feasibility, manage budgets, and enhan...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.