HR Project Manager II

Key Performance Indicators:Percentage of projects completed on time and within budgetTracks adherence to project schedules and milestonesEfficiency and effectiveness improvements as a result of timely project executionDrive customer/stakeholder satisfaction through effective communication, expectation-setting, and execution

Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, resources, and budgetsProject manage major initiatives, including tracking critical path and subordinate tasks to ensure on-time completion of required milestonesDevelop and implement comprehensive process maps that illustrate bottlenecks and challenges in current practices and explore alternate paths for optimized workflowsCreate and maintain process maps for existing business processesAssist with process architecture and documentation for new or changing business processesDevelop job aids and SOPs to support process updates and best practice adoptionCompletes update slides on key initiatives for keeping stakeholders and leaders informedIdentifies standard practices for HR projects such as change management elements, expanded stakeholder alignment tasks, testing, detailed cutover plans, etc.Create communication plans to keep the organization informed and engagedTracks the outcomes of process improvements to measure value and close business cases as required

Required Experience:2-4 years of experience in process analysis and project management2-4 years experience in HR process and technology-focused projectsProficiency in process mapping tools required (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart, etc.)Proficiency with project management software required (e.g. Smartsheet or similar)Experience with Workday or similar complex cloud-based HR software preferred

Required Leadership Traits and Characteristics: Excellent project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneouslyExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levelsSkill in fostering a cooperative team environment, encouraging knowledge sharing, and motivating team members to achieve common goals.Focus on achieving measurable outcomes, setting objectives, and driving projects to successful completion.Capacity to think critically and creatively to overcome obstacles and find effective solutions

Formal Education, Qualifications, and Training:Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Information Technology, Project Management or related field or equivalent experienceProfessional Certification in Project Management preferred (PMP or similar)