HR Project Manager
About The Position
The Human Resources Project Manager / HR Operations Specialist is responsible for leading, coordinating, and executing Human Resources projects and organizational initiatives across the AFC&D organization. This role combines strong project management expertise with targeted HR operational support to ensure successful implementation of business priorities, HR programs, and organizational changes. This position serves as the primary HR project execution resource, ensuring initiatives are planned, tracked, and delivered effectively using established project management methodologies and tools. In addition, the role provides HR operational support to the Corporate HR business partners to enable execution of AFC&D HR priorities. This role will primarily partner with HR Business Partners, Centers of Excellence (COEs), and business leaders to support implementation of enterprise HR programs and AFC&D-specific initiatives.
Requirements
- 2+ years of project management experience required.
- Strong experience using project management tools and methodologies required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).
- Familiarity with project management tools (Smartsheet, MS Project, Monday.com, Asana, or similar).
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting HR initiatives, organizational change, or business transformation preferred.
- PMP certification preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Lead HR projects from initiation through implementation and closeout.
- Develop and maintain project charters, plans, timelines, milestones, dependencies, and risk logs.
- Manage execution of multiple concurrent HR initiatives across AFC&D.
- Facilitate project meetings, working sessions, and implementation checkpoints.
- Track progress against deliverables and ensure accountability for completion.
- Identify risks, issues, and dependencies; escalate as appropriate.
- Develop project dashboards, status reports, and executive summaries.
- Support change management and communication planning for HR initiatives.
- Ensure consistent use of project management tools, documentation, and governance standards.
- Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to drive execution and alignment.
- Support implementation activities tied to HR-led initiatives and organizational changes.
- Coordinate documentation and execution tracking for HR projects and deliverables.
- Maintain project-related records, action logs, and implementation materials.
- Support preparation of leadership presentations and HR initiative updates.
- Assist in gathering and organizing data required for HR project execution.
- Track completion of assigned actions related to HR initiatives and business commitments.
- Support standardization of HR processes through documentation and implementation support.
- Maintain HR project portfolio dashboards and tracking tools.
- Provide visibility to leadership on project status, risks, and milestones.
- Prepare recurring updates for HR leadership and business stakeholders.
- Maintain centralized documentation for HR initiatives and deliverables.
- Ensure accuracy and consistency of project data and reporting.
- Identify opportunities to improve project execution, HR processes, and operational efficiency.
- Recommend enhancements to tools, workflows, and reporting methods.
- Support adoption of standardized project management practices across HR initiatives.
- Leverage technology and automation to improve execution and tracking.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
- Provide support for AFC&D HR initiatives as business needs evolve.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision plans
- Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
- Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
- Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
- Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement Savings Plan with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
- Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
