Human Resource Project Manager

INTERNAL HR DEPARTMENT OPPORTUNITY ONLY

This is a professional, responsible management-level position overseeing the planning, coordination, and implementation of human resources projects and initiatives within the HR Department. The HR Project Manager serves as the lead coordinator for HR strategic initiatives, systems implementations, policy updates, and special projects assigned by HR leadership.

Work involves applying project management methodologies to HR functions, managing project timelines and deliverables, collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, and ensuring all HR projects are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with goals and HR strategic priorities. The employee exercises considerable independent judgment and initiative in carrying out assigned duties.

Typical Class Essential Duties

• Plans, coordinates, and manages HR department projects from initiation through closeout, including developing project charters, work plans, schedules, budgets, and status reports.
• Leads HR systems implementation and upgrade projects, including HRIS, applicant tracking, performance management, and other HR technology platforms; coordinates with IT, vendors, and HR staff.
• Researches, analyzes, and develops HR policies, procedures, and programs; drafts policy documents and presents recommendations to HR leadership and County administration.
• Facilitates stakeholder engagement sessions, project meetings, focus groups, and working committees; prepares and delivers presentations to department heads, elected officials, and employees as required.
• Develops and tracks project metrics, key performance indicators (KPIs), and outcomes; prepares project reports, dashboards, and executive summaries for HR leadership.
• Collaborates with HR functional areas (recruitment, benefits, employee relations, training, payroll) to identify process improvement opportunities and leads implementation of approved changes.
• Manages vendor and consultant relationships related to HR projects; monitors contract deliverables, invoices, and performance; assists with procurement processes for HR consulting services.
• Ensures that HR projects comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, county policies; coordinates legal and compliance review as needed.

Other

This position will require travel from office to other locations.