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 *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving customer success and business outcomes. You'll manage key relationships, facilitate strategic discussions, and ensure customer satisfaction while guiding them t...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$76K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of customer education through innovative instructional design. Leverage your expertise to create engaging learning experiences that empower users and drive succes...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $159K *

Analyze and build evaluation frameworks for AI agents, ensuring quality and performance meet client and business standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish testing methodologies a...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$185K - $225K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex, cross-functional programs that drive innovation in consumer energy products. Collaborate with diverse teams to establish frameworks, manage risks, and ensure suc...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$121K - $148K *

Transform procurement processes by leading strategic initiatives that enhance supplier engagement and streamline operations. Collaborate across departments to drive modernization and deliver value to...

Ithaca, NYRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$192K - $288K *

Join a team that's driving strategic initiatives in Neuroscience and Oncology. In this pivotal role, you'll partner with leadership to enhance operations, manage budgets, and streamline workforce plan...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$166K - $244K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the Employer PMO, driving strategic program delivery and cross-functional alignment while enhancing operational efficiency and leveraging modern tools for impactful outcome...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Empower growth by driving strategic cybersecurity solutions across enterprise accounts. Leverage executive relationships and a diverse partner ecosystem to close complex deals and achieve significant...

San Antonio, TXRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic growth in cybersecurity consulting by building executive relationships and closing complex deals. Leverage a diverse partner ecosystem to deliver tailored solutions while achieving sig...

Los Angeles, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a strategic leader driving growth in cybersecurity consulting. Engage with executive stakeholders, close complex deals, and leverage a vast partner ecosystem to deliver tailor...

Scottsdale, AZRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $125K *

Drive strategic program success by managing insurance components, fostering collaboration, and ensuring measurable results. Leverage data insights and technology to optimize performance and enhance pr...

Pleasant Grove, UTRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $110K *

Lead and enhance the Workers' Compensation claims team, ensuring compliance, quality handling, and client satisfaction while mentoring staff and driving operational efficiency across diverse caseloads...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of our Total Rewards & People Services by leading global teams and driving strategic initiatives that enhance compensation, benefits, payroll, and HR technology, ensuring operational...

Philadelphia, PARemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $200K *

Shape the future of finance transformation by prioritizing systems requests and process improvements. Collaborate across teams to enhance operations and drive impactful change in a fast-paced, dynamic...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $119K *

Drive the commissioning of renewable energy projects, managing teams to ensure all testing and installation meets safety standards and project goals. Collaborate across functions for seamless project...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $100K *

Drive site engagement by building relationships with clinical trial stakeholders, ensuring compliance, and optimizing performance through tailored strategies and effective communication. Contribute to...

Burlington, ONRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $240K *

Lead strategic business initiatives by building relationships with senior executives to drive revenue growth in life sciences. Develop actionable plans to identify opportunities and enhance market pos...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Transform financial operations by supporting ERP implementation, analyzing business processes, and ensuring seamless integration across multiple workstreams. Collaborate with teams to enhance system f...

Washington, DCRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$83K - $117K *

Unlock the potential of HR operations by optimizing systems, managing benefits, and ensuring compliance. Drive efficiency through data analytics and process engineering while supporting employee welln...

Florida, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in building and scaling commercial strategies for AI solutions, fostering partnerships, and driving revenue growth through innovative GTM plans and relationship management in a dynamic...

Atlanta, GARemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $175K *

Shape the future of food and beverage operations by leading global implementation and performance initiatives across a diverse hotel portfolio, ensuring brand standards and operational excellence whil...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Empower customer success as a Senior Strategic Program Manager, overseeing major contracts, driving growth strategies, and enhancing operational efficiency. Collaborate with teams to ensure excellence...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$161K - $202K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic Learning & Development team to enhance clinical and non-clinical training programs, ensuring high-quality patient care through innovative strategies and scalable...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$74K - $98K *

Champion regulatory audit excellence by leading PACE audits, ensuring compliance, and driving cross-functional collaboration to enhance operational readiness and continuous improvement across the orga...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Drive impactful data analysis and risk management for global clinical trials, interpreting complex data to identify trends and risks. Lead cross-functional teams in enhancing study quality and patient...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.