Total Rewards Project Manager

Genesys•Virtual Office (Texas), TX

7d•$108,400 - $190,600•Remote

About The Position

Genesys is seeking an experienced Total Rewards Project Manager to support the successful delivery of strategic initiatives across our global Benefits, Compensation, and Equity programs. Reporting to the SVP, Total Rewards, this role serves as the execution lead for key initiatives, ensuring projects are well planned, effectively coordinated, and successfully delivered across the Total Rewards portfolio. Working closely with functional leaders, you bring structure, transparency, and accountability to complex, cross-functional initiatives while keeping stakeholders and executives informed throughout the project lifecycle. This role partners with leaders across Human Resources, Payroll, Finance, Legal, HRIS, Procurement, IT, Communications, and other business functions to coordinate activities, manage timelines, mitigate risks, and drive successful implementation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, Human Resources, or a related field
5 to 8 years of experience managing complex, cross-functional projects in a global organization
Demonstrated success delivering multiple concurrent projects involving diverse stakeholders, competing priorities, and executive visibility
Strong project planning and execution skills, including managing schedules, dependencies, risks, issues, and deliverables
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare executive presentations and status updates
Proven ability to build relationships, influence without direct authority, and drive accountability across cross-functional teams
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Experience managing multiple priorities while maintaining high-quality results
Proficiency with project management tools such as Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Monday.com, Asana, Jira, or similar platforms

Nice To Haves

PMP certification or equivalent
Experience supporting Human Resources, Total Rewards, Finance, Payroll, or similar enterprise functions
Experience with HRIS platforms, reporting tools, or analytics solutions such as Power BI or Tableau
Experience supporting HR implementations, process improvement initiatives, or mergers and acquisitions
Familiarity with automation, AI-enabled productivity tools, or continuous improvement methodologies

Responsibilities

Lead the execution and delivery of multiple concurrent Total Rewards projects across Benefits, Compensation, and Equity
Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, timelines, milestones, dependencies, risk logs, issue trackers, and status reports
Coordinate project activities across Human Resources, Payroll, Finance, Legal, HRIS, Communications, and other cross-functional stakeholders to ensure milestones and deliverables are achieved
Facilitate project meetings, document key decisions, track action items, and drive accountability through completion
Identify project risks, escalate issues appropriately, and recommend practical solutions to maintain momentum
Prepare clear, concise presentations, dashboards, and project updates for leadership to support decision-making and alignment
Support change management activities by coordinating implementation plans, stakeholder communications, and readiness efforts
Track project budgets, implementation timelines, and deliverables
Maintain project documentation and ensure consistent use of project management methodologies and tools
Identify opportunities to improve project execution, coordination, and operational effectiveness across the Total Rewards function
Drive process optimization initiatives that improve efficiency, scalability, data integrity, and employee experience
Support mergers, acquisitions, and organizational changes by developing implementation plans, integration processes, and project documentation