HR Program Manager
About The Position
The HR Program Manager is responsible for the design, execution, and ongoing management of company wide HR programs that strengthen employee experience, ensure consistent people practices, and reduce organizational risk. This role owns the delivery of high impact people initiatives from concept through completion and sustainment. The HR Program Manager operates with a strong execution lens, translating strategy into structured programs, ensuring compliance readiness, and supporting leaders through employee relations and policy related matters. The role partners closely with HR leadership, while maintaining clear accountability for program outcomes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent professional experience
- 5+ years of progressive HR experience with demonstrated strength in: HR program development and management, Employment law and compliance fundamentals, Employee relations and investigations
- Proven ability to manage complex initiatives with multiple stakeholders
- Program and project management discipline
- Sound judgment and discretion in employee relations matters
- Practical application of employment laws and policy frameworks
- Clear communication and stakeholder alignment
- Ability to operate at both strategic and execution levels
- Change management and adoption planning
Responsibilities
- Own the end to end lifecycle of company wide HR programs, including design, implementation, rollout, and evaluation; in partnership with operational and business leaders
- Lead initiatives such as performance management processes, engagement and listening programs, manager enablement efforts, and policy driven change initiatives
- Define program goals, success metrics, timelines, and adoption strategies
- Ensure programs are scalable, documented, and aligned with organizational priorities
- Maintain operational oversight of HR compliance, ensuring policies and practices align with applicable employment laws and internal standards
- Partner with HR leadership to interpret regulatory requirements and assess risk
- Own policy development, updates, and communication, ensuring consistent application across the organization
- Identify compliance gaps, trends, or emerging risks and recommend mitigation actions
- Lead complex HR initiatives using structured project management practices
- Develop clear project plans, stakeholder responsibilities, communication cadences, and success indicators
- Drive accountability across cross functional partners to ensure timely delivery and adoption
- Monitor and report progress, risks, and outcomes to HR leadership
- Ensure ER cases are handled consistently, fairly, and in alignment with company policy and legal guidance
- Support employee relations matters, including investigations, performance concerns, policy violations, and workplace conflict
- Provide guidance and coaching to managers on performance management, documentation, and employee communications
- Escalate high risk or complex matters in partnership with HR leadership
- Partner with leaders to understand people challenges and translate them into structured, repeatable solutions
- Surface insights and trends related to employee experience, compliance, and manager effectiveness
- Balance strategic input with practical execution and operational rigor
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
