P&O (People & Organization) Project Manager

Interested in a career that matters?

Join us as our new HR Project Manager!

Welcome to the role of HR Project Manager, where you will lead high-impact HR initiatives across Novonesis North America. Your focus will span key areas such as HRIS, Organizational Development, Employee Engagement and Retention, Talent Acquisition, Change Management, HR Policy Development and Standardization, Employee Benefits, and Employee Relations.

In this role, you will plan, coordinate, and execute strategic HR projects by applying project management best practices, data-driven insights, and innovative technologies. With a focus on process improvement and operational excellence, you will collaborate with HR, regional leadership, and cross-functional teams to optimize workflows, enhance efficiency, and elevate the employee experience.

In this role you'll make an impact by:

• Providing project leadership and direction while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

• Driving strategic HR projects to ensure successful implementation within established deadlines and budget constraints by monitoring progress, mitigating risks, and addressing challenges proactively.

• Thinking strategically and aligning HR initiatives with broader organizational goals and objectives.

• Analyzing complex issues, identifying root causes, and developing effective solutions to improve processes and outcomes.

• Performing audits to ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations, while driving initiatives to standardize and modernize HR practices.

• Conducting workplace investigations related to policy violations or misconduct, ensuring consistency and adherence to company policies.

To succeed you must hold:

• A proven ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects simultaneously while effectively balancing stakeholder expectations.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including active listening, clear articulation of ideas, and professionalism when engaging with diverse stakeholders.

• A demonstrated ability to adapt to changing circumstances, such as evolving organizational priorities, legal requirements, or unexpected challenges.

• A strong commitment to integrity, accountability, and upholding high ethical standards.

• A bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field.

• At least 5 years of experience in strategic project management.

• Practical, hands-on experience in system integration projects. (Workday experience preferred)

• Preferred certifications such as HRPM, CAPM, HRIP, SHRM-CP/SCP.

Location: Franklinton, North Carolina (Hybrid)

Application deadline: April 1, 2026

Expected salary range: $85,000-$125,000

Benefits you will enjoy:

• 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution

• Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time

• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance

• Healthcare savings account option

• Employee assistance program

• Parental leave

• Tuition reimbursement

• All benefits begin on your first day

Our purpose guides the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity's biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It's how we've gotten so far. And it's how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.

Opportunities for everyone

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.

We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

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