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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$90K - $110K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $185K *

Elevate executive and client experiences by designing luxury hospitality programs across a national portfolio, ensuring exceptional service standards and memorable interactions in corporate environmen...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$119K - $149K *

Lead full-cycle recruiting for technical and analytical roles, partnering with teams to define success and build diverse talent pipelines. Utilize creative sourcing and data-driven insights to enhance...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to define product strategy and deliver innovative payment solutions. Collaborate across functions to drive customer value and business outcomes while managing the end-to-end paymen...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$174K - $273K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$132K - $198K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$127K - $200K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$144K - $189K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$91K - $163K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$151K - $178K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$100K - $120K *

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$120K - $145K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$220K - $265K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $120K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

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$110K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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Drive strategic planning and operational excellence for a dynamic Marketing & Communications team. Own budgeting, resource management, and cross-functional partnerships while leading initiatives that...

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  •   8 - 10 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.