HR People Project Manager (6 Months Contract)

Randstad; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad in Bengaluru (Manyata Tech Park) is seeking an HR People Project Manager Lead on a 6-month contract via Randstad Payroll, with a hybrid work model (2-3 days in office). The role focuses on driving HR programs with strong project management, analytics, and stakeholder coordination across multiple business units.

The candidate will lead end-to-end delivery, manage budgets and resources, and ensure timely execution of talent, engagement, and organizational development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, psychology, project management, or related field.
• 4–5 years of HR project management, program coordination, or people-focused roles.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management across levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning, coordination, and execution of people-related programs and projects across units.
• Partner with HR leaders and cross-functional teams to implement talent, engagement, and capability-building initiatives.
• Monitor program performance, risks, dependencies, and outcomes; maintain documentation and drive process improvements.
• Assist with budgeting, resource allocation, and program tracking within organizational guidelines.
• Provide support across onboarding, workforce data management, performance, learning, and development.

Skills

Strong communication

Cross-functional coordination

Project management

Agile methodologies

Waterfall

Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/related field

Tools

HRIS

Analytics platforms

Productivity tools

Job description

Hiring for HR People Project Manager Lead for Bangalore location!!

Client: Fortune 500 MNC, World's largest pure-play American consumer health MNC by revenue

Mandatory HR Project Management Experience !!

Location: Bangalore, Manyata Tech park

Exp: 4 Plus Years of relevant Experience

Tenure : 6 Months contract through Randstad Payroll (Renewal and Extendible based on Performance & Projects)

Timing : General Shift

Mode: Hybrid 2-3 Days Office

Interview Rounds: 2-3 Rounds Virtual

Title: People Project Manager Lead

What you will do:

The People Project Manager Lead plays a critical role in driving successful execution of people-related programs and initiatives across the organization. This role blends strong project management, stakeholder coordination, and analytical capabilities to ensure effective delivery of HR and talent solutions. You will support the implementation of HR strategies by managing integrated programs that involve both technical solutions and non-technical organizational initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end planning, coordination, and execution of people related programs and projects, ensuring milestones, timelines, and deliverables are achieved across multiple business units.
• Partner with People Solutions, HR leaders, and cross-functional teams to implement talent, engagement, workforce, and capability building initiatives that elevate employee experience and drive organizational effectiveness.
• Monitor and report on program performance, including risks, dependencies, and outcomes; maintain accurate documentation and assist in driving continuous improvement in program processes.
• Assist with budgeting, resource allocation, and program tracking, ensuring effective use of resources and adherence to organizational guidelines.
• Provide program management support across the end-to-end employee lifecycleincluding onboarding, workforce data management, performance management, learning, leadership development, organizational development, career progression, and succession planning.
• Contribute to organizational development and change management initiatives through research, communication development, stakeholder coordination, and execution support.

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Project Management, or a related fieldor equivalent experience.
• 4 to 5 years of experience in HR project management, program coordination, or people focused roles.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and build trust with stakeholders at all levels.
• Foundational experience in employee relations, documentation, and supporting performance management processes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain high levels of organization and accuracy.
• Strong project management skills with experience coordinating cross-functional initiatives, including both technical and non-technical projects.
• Working knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Agile, Scrum) used in delivering people-related initiatives.
• Project-managementdriven competencies, including requirements gathering, workflow mapping, data-informed assessment, and converting business needs into defined project scopes, charters, and delivery plans.

Desired Qualifications

• Project management certifications such as PMP, CAPM, PMI ACP, Scrum Master (CSM), or equivalent are highly preferred.
• Working knowledge of AI enabled program and project management, including coordinating projects that leverage AI tools or automation to improve efficiency and decision-making.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills with the ability to influence without formal authority.
• Experience supporting the implementation of engagement, inclusion, or retention programs.
• Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate evolving or complex program and project scenarios.
• Exposure to organizational design, change management, or training development initiatives.
• Proficiency in productivity tools (email, spreadsheets, word processing) and comfort with HRIS and analytics platforms.
• Ability to lead workstreams across multiple projects while balancing strategic context with strong execution discipline.