Human Resources Project Manager

Responsibilities Partner with sponsors and stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria. Develop integrated project plans (work breakdown structure, schedule, milestones, resource plan, communications plan) for small to medium initiatives. Facilitate project governance, including status reporting, decision tracking, and escalation of issues and risks. Coordinate and lead project meetings; document actions, owners, and due dates. Identify, secure, and coordinate project resources (employees and/or contractors) in partnership with functional leaders. Manage project dependencies and critical path; proactively address schedule or scope impacts. Monitor progress against plan; maintain RAID logs (risks, assumptions, issues, decisions) and mitigation plans. Manage change control, including scope changes and “scope creep,” and communicate impacts to stakeholders. Oversee cutover and post-implementation stabilization (hypercare) to ensure successful adoption and handoff. Drive quality throughout the project lifecycle, including deliverable reviews and acceptance. Conduct lessons learned and ensure proper project closeout and documentation. Requirements High school diploma or equivalent required. 5+ years of experience managing projects end-to-end, including planning, execution, control, and closeout. 3+ years of human resources experience (e.g., HR operations, talent, HRIS, total rewards, or employee relations). Demonstrated ability to influence without authority, build alignment, and drive accountability across cross‑functional teams. Strong communication skills, including facilitation, executive‑ready status updates, and documentation. Proficiency with common productivity and project tracking tools (e.g., MS Office and project planning/tracking platforms). Project management certification (e.g., PMP, CAPM, or equivalent). Experience supporting HR transformations, HRIS implementations, or process redesign. Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions (M&A) integration. #J-18808-Ljbffr