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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$70K - $160K *

Shape the future of HR technology by bridging business needs with innovative solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance processes, streamline workflows, and deliver impactful products that el...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $101K *

Elevate AI adoption in HR by measuring impact, coordinating governance, and translating data into insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure responsible AI integration and demonstrate...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Serve as a strategic partner in HR, enhancing employee engagement and talent retention while managing recruitment, onboarding, and compliance in a dynamic manufacturing environment...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$90K - $93K *

Unlock the full potential of HR operations by managing HRIS projects, ensuring system integrity, and providing training support. Collaborate with leadership to enhance system effectiveness in meeting...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$108K - $158K *

Drive high-impact programs across multiple domains, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to manage complex initiatives from conception to completion, leveragi...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while fostering client relationships and mentoring junior staff throughout the project lifecycle...

Yesterday

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

$135K - $155K *

Lead and drive commercial construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring budgets, schedules, and quality standards are met. Collaborate with diverse teams to foster strong client relatio...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$135K - $155K *

Take ownership of commercial construction projects, leading them from preconstruction through completion while managing budgets, schedules, and teams. Enhance client relations and ensure quality and s...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $160K *

Join a team that's leading global HR technology initiatives, driving complex projects from planning to implementation. Leverage your HRIS expertise to deliver scalable solutions that align with busine...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$135K - $155K *

Lead complex project delivery by managing cross-functional teams, ensuring client satisfaction, and maintaining financial control. Drive execution excellence using proven methodologies while fostering...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $155K *

Oversee complex project delivery, ensuring alignment with client goals and financial control. Lead cross-functional teams, manage risks, and drive proactive actions for successful outcomes using estab...

Toronto, ONRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $180K *

Oversee complex commercial construction projects from preconstruction to completion, managing budgets, schedules, and teams while ensuring quality and client satisfaction across various sectors, inclu...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $135K *

Optimize project outcomes by managing multiple commercial glazing projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with teams, oversee budgets, and ensure operational goals are met while driving con...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Drive transformation by leading HR integration and business transformation initiatives across acquired entities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance organizational effectiveness and ens...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $145K *

Support the integration of acquired businesses into HR systems while driving organizational transformation and alignment across multiple entities. Collaborate with leaders to enhance HR practices and...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$180K - $271K *

Lead the charge in designing scalable HR processes that enhance employee experience. Own the global operating model, ensuring seamless integration of AI capabilities while driving continuous improveme...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform the employee experience by leading impactful HR initiatives, managing events, and enhancing organizational culture. Collaborate across teams to drive engagement, support leadership developme...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Optimize HR operations by leading compliance, benefits, and talent management initiatives. Collaborate with executives to enhance performance processes and ensure adherence to regulations while foster...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $150K *

Transform the HR landscape by leading recruitment, culture-building, and operational excellence. Own HR processes across multiple regions, ensuring a cohesive employee experience while driving complia...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential by leading aerospace projects from initiation to closeout. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with scope, schedule, and budget while driving continuous i...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$88K - $105K *

Join us to lead aerospace projects from initiation to closeout, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and deliver...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $100K *

Unlock potential by serving as a strategic HR partner, enhancing employee engagement, and driving workforce planning initiatives. Collaborate with leadership to align HR practices with business goals...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$150K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading diverse municipal engineering projects from planning to construction. Collaborate with clients and manage a team of engineers to deliver innovative transportation solutions...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead and optimize large, multidiscipline projects from initiation to close-out, mentoring teams and ensuring deliverables meet budget and schedule. Foster client relations and drive innovative technol...

Yesterday

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

$115K - $125K *

Elevate your career by leading transformative change initiatives across diverse projects. Collaborate with teams to implement strategic change management, communications, and training, ensuring succes...

2 days ago

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

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.