HR PMO Leader

Sazerac Company • Louisville, KY

2d • $140,244 - $210,366 • Onsite

About The Position

The HR PMO Leader will establish and drive a people-focused Project Management Office within our growing organization. They will build structure around key HR initiatives—such as talent management, HR technology, employee experience, and organizational development—while also directly managing high-impact projects. The HR PMO Leader will partner closely with HR leadership and business stakeholders to ensure initiatives are prioritized effectively, executed efficiently, and deliver measurable value to both employees and the company.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• 5 years relevant experience (minimum)
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field; master’s or mba is a plus.
• 5+ years of project management experience, including at least 2 years working in or closely with hr functions in a pmo capacity.
• Strong understanding of hr processes and systems (hris, performance management, recruiting, learning & development, etc.).
• Ability to balance structure with flexibility in a growing, fast-changing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Pmp, capm, or other project management certification preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with change management practices (e.g., prosci/adkar) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain simple, scalable PMO processes, tools, and success frameworks tailored to HR’s needs.
• Provide clear project tracking, reporting, and communication to ensure visibility across all HR initiatives.
• Support HR leadership with project prioritization, planning, and resource coordination.
• Lead end-to-end management of high-impact HR projects (e.g., M&A, HR technology implementations, onboarding/offboarding redesigns, performance and career frameworks, comp/benefits reviews, engagement programs, and L&D initiatives).
• Partner with HR and business leaders to define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success metrics.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (Finance, IT, Marketing, Sales, etc.) to enable smooth execution and adoption of HR programs.
• Identify risks, manage issues, and adapt plans as priorities shift in a fast-paced, growing environment.
• Drive change management, communication, and employee adoption while serving as a central point of contact and fostering transparency across HR and the business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees