Project Manager, Human Resources

STERIS Corporation•Mentor, OH

2d•$92,650 - $119,900•Hybrid

About The Position

The HR Project Manager has responsibility for managing large projects tied to HR strategic initiatives and leading the change management workstream. The projects managed may include 3-5 HR strategic initiatives, supporting the project sponsor and project lead. These initiatives may include HR operating model, Total Rewards and Talent initiatives, software implementations/upgrades, operational and organizational changes. Working cross-functionally with groups such as Finance, Operations and IT, this role has the objective of driving projects to completion, on time and under budget. This position will directly report to VP of Talent Management and HR Operations. Requires working in the Mentor, OH office and has the option to go hybrid after 90 days pending hiring manager approval.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree
7+ years of experience managing projects
Experience in managing 2 – 3 major business projects from concept to implementation
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Solid knowledge/understanding of business processes
The ability to manage multiple projects at the same time is critical to the success of this role
Strong influence skills with the ability to build strong, collaborative relationships and complete tasks without direct accountability
Excellent organization, prioritization and decision-making skills required
Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required to effectively manage cross functional teams
Overall professional confidence and maturity that commands respect
Operational leadership capability including driving continuous improvement initiatives both inside and outside direct organizational responsibilities
Problem solving and decision-making skills involving system design, internal business process development and tactical business decisions
Analytical and project management skills including data gathering, analysis, development of recommendations and creation of project plans
Comfort with ambiguity and appreciation for quality control
Excellent formal presentation skills before small and large groups

Nice To Haves

Experience in Human Resources program or project management
Lean experience
Change Management certification
PMP certification or experience using project planning tools

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, coordinating and driving of multiple projects, varying in size and scope and complexity, with average supervision/guidance and coaching
In partnership with the project sponsors, facilitate the definition of projects’ charter, scope, goals and deliverables and manage all project artifacts and communications with team members
Lead key projects coordinating across STERIS cross-functional and outside resources effectively defining roles and responsibilities, key milestones, and deliverables to meet timelines and targeted results
Coordinate resources assigned to the effort, including defining each team member’s role and responsibility
Effectively apply project management methodology and enforce project standards
Prepare and present reports defining project progress, problems and solutions
For each unique project, develop project plans including resources, timing and dependencies
Participate in webinars, training sessions, and user groups to become the STERIS expert on the project subject matter
Develop scorecards and metrics for each initiative to track progress and share with HR leadership, team members and stakeholders
Use Lean philosophies and methodology for process improvement. Participates in, conducts or facilitates Kaizen events when appropriate and supports the action plans that result in those events.
Measure implemented solutions based on defined KPIs
Document new processes and procedures
Implement process, technology or organizational changes based on determined solutions
Prepare and deliver all communications related to the initiative
Prepare comprehensive implementation plans
Ensure a smooth transition from recommendation to implementation including the preparation of performance metrics from which progress will be gauged