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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$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by managing complex relationships with multi-hospital systems, guiding clients through intricate reimbursement processes, and influencing strategies that drive partnerships and operat...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $125K *

Unlock potential by driving strategic sales initiatives to secure high-value outsourcing contracts, collaborating with C-level executives, and enhancing brand presence in the market through effective...

Florida, USRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $125K *

Drive business growth by leveraging industry expertise and relationships to acquire new clients in the manufacturing sector. Collaborate with teams to develop strategic sales plans and enhance client...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $160K *

Contribute to the evolution of data-driven healthcare products, shaping strategy and execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver AI-enabled solutions that enhance clinical outcomes a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer talent acquisition operations by leading global technology initiatives, optimizing systems, and ensuring best practices for an exceptional candidate and recruiter experience across diverse reg...

Milwaukee, WIRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$175K - $210K *

Drive the vision and strategy for a diverse product portfolio, enhancing market leadership and customer value. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure successful product lifecycle management and alignme...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $220K *

Shape the future of software development by leading a dynamic team, driving innovation, and ensuring successful product delivery in a collaborative, agile environment focused on enhancing IT operation...

Texas, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing high voltage substation projects, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while fostering strong relationships and driving innovative solutions in a dyn...

Houston, TXRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in transforming enterprise technology through Oracle Fusion Cloud, guiding technical strategy, integration, and migration efforts. Collaborate across teams to deliver scalable, secure...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$109K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing client onboarding and service engagements, ensuring timely delivery and exceptional value. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize project outcomes and drive cl...

Austin, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$82K - $90K *

Empower successful RHTP initiatives through stakeholder engagement, communications, and project support. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure effective outreach, timely execution, and inclusive pa...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in transforming legal operations by advising corporate legal departments on strategy, technology, and process improvements. Drive complex engagements, build trusted relationships, and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Oversee clinical trial management, ensuring quality deliverables and compliance. Collaborate with teams to design protocols, analyze data, and address challenges, driving successful execution of innov...

Blue Bell, PARemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Advance your career by leading cross-functional projects and ensuring successful delivery while coordinating with stakeholders and managing customer relationships in a fast-paced environment...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Empower consumer experiences by leading product strategy and execution for innovative genomics solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user satisfaction and drive adoption throug...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by managing technical programs across global engineering teams. Drive alignment, enhance decision-making, and leverage AI to optimize workflows while supporting senior leadership i...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Unlock potential by leading advisor relations strategy to drive growth and enhance market perception. Build trusted relationships with senior advisors, translating insights into actionable strategies...

New York, NYRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $175K *

Champion EPAM's growth by leading Advisor Relations strategy across North America. Build trusted relationships with sourcing advisors to drive commercial opportunities and enhance market perception, a...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the healthcare experience by fostering strong relationships with enterprise clients. Drive strategic initiatives for account management, enhancing member engagement and satisfaction while al...

Austin, TXRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $112K *

Drive project success by supporting the Project Manager with scheduling, cost management, and compliance while maintaining client relations throughout the project lifecycle. Leverage your estimation e...

Wyoming, USRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of discovery operations by leveraging your legal expertise and leadership skills to enhance service delivery and team performance, ensuring top-quality results and efficient workflows...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$181K - $245K *

Elevate your career by leading lifecycle marketing strategies that enhance customer engagement, retention, and monetization. Drive impactful programs while managing a high-performing team and collabor...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$195K - $325K *

Drive a culture of cyber risk accountability by leading Technology Risk & Compliance initiatives across Global Supply Chain and Operational Technology, ensuring alignment with business needs and regul...

Philadelphia, PARemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Oversee the design and development of clinical databases while ensuring project timelines and quality standards are met. Collaborate across teams to provide technical support and mentor team members...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $105K *

Shape impactful insights through analytics, driving data-informed decisions for healthcare clients. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance marketing performance and audience understanding...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.