HR Project Manager

Lead end-to-end execution of strategic Human Resources initiatives, including planning, stakeholder alignment, implementation, testing, deployment, and post-implementation support Partner with HR leaders, Centers of Excellence, HR Business Partners, HR Operations, Technology teams, and vendors to define objectives, scope, success measures, and delivery plans Drive execution across multiple workstreams, manage dependencies, and proactively address risks Facilitate project meetings, working sessions, and decision-making forums; hold stakeholders accountable for commitments and action items Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, resource needs, and status reporting Lead HR technology implementations, operating model changes, organizational effectiveness programs, process improvements, regulatory projects, and employee experience improvements Coordinate cross-functional teams and resources to achieve project objectives and business outcomes Manage communications with sponsors and stakeholders regarding progress, risks, decisions, dependencies, and escalations Identify change impacts and support organizational readiness, adoption, training, and communications Monitor project financials, scope changes, risks, issues, assumptions, and key decisions Establish and track project success metrics and ensure benefits are realized after implementation Improve HR Project Office processes, project team experiences, and delivery effectiveness Requirements Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience 5-7 years of experience leading medium to large-scale projects and system implementations from planning through implementation, preferably within Human Resources, HR Operations, or HR Technology functions Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional programs and driving execution across multiple stakeholders, teams, and workstreams Experience delivering HR-related projects such as process improvements, operating model changes, organizational initiatives, HR technology implementations, regulatory/compliance initiatives, or employee experience programs Strong project management skills, including project planning, resource management, risk management, issue resolution, change control, and stakeholder communications Proven ability to influence without direct authority, drive accountability, and lead teams through ambiguity to achieve project objectives Experience partnering with business leaders, technology teams, and external vendors to successfully deliver business outcomes Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into executable project plans and drive initiatives through completion Strong verbal and written communication skills, including facilitation, presentation, and executive-level communication Experience using project management methodologies and tools to manage project lifecycle activities Results-oriented with a demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities and deliver projects on schedule Preferred: experience in HR functions including Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Compensation, Benefits, Learning & Development, Workforce Planning, Employee Experience, or HR Operations Preferred: experience with Workday, ServiceNow HRSD, Cornerstone, Paradox, or similar platforms Preferred: experience leading HR transformation, M&A/organizational change, or business process improvement initiatives Preferred: experience within financial services, insurance, wealth management, or highly regulated industries Preferred: PMP, Agile, Prosci, or other project/change management certifications Must have valid work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment in the United States Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in leading strategic Human Resources initiatives, including project management, stakeholder engagement, and HR technology implementations. Proven ability to drive cross-functional collaboration and deliver measurable business outcomes in HR functions. Highest-signal resume keywords Project Management HR Technology Implementations Stakeholder Engagement Cross-Functional Program Leadership Change Management Hard Skills Project Planning Resource Management Risk Management Issue Resolution Change Control Process Improvement Organizational Effectiveness Employee Experience Programs HR Operations Business Process Improvement Soft Skills Strong Verbal Communication Written Communication Facilitation Presentation Skills Influencing Without Authority Certifications & Qualifications PMP Agile Prosci Industry Keywords Human Resources Financial Services Insurance Wealth Management Regulatory Compliance Tools & Technologies Workday ServiceNow HRSD Cornerstone Paradox Project Management Methodologies #J-18808-Ljbffr