Global HR Project Specialist

Schneider Electric; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Paid family leaves

Well-being programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Global HR Project Specialist in Boston to drive strategic HR initiatives across Sustainability Business and One Services. You will partner with senior HR leaders, coordinate global projects, and deliver insights to guide workforce planning and employee experience programs.

The role requires 2–5 years in HR/HR analytics, strong project management, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in Human Resources, HR consulting, HR project management, or people analytics, ideally in energy services, sustainability, technology, or software sectors.
• Experience working in a global, multicultural environment and collaborating across regions and functions.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Strong analytical capabilities and ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively without direct authority in a matrix organization.
• Proactive, adaptable, and results-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to global HR projects and transformation initiatives across Sustainability Business and One Services, partnering with HR and business leaders across regions and functions.
• Drive the execution, governance, and monitoring of strategic people programs and organizational initiatives.
• Deliver workforce planning, people analytics, and insights to support business decision-making.
• Act as a program management partner for critical business and HR priorities, ensuring effective coordination, follow-through, and execution.
• Develop executive presentations, leadership communications, and materials for leadership reviews, meetings, and events.
• Collaborate cross-functional stakeholders globally to drive alignment and results in a highly matrixed environment.

Skills

Project management

People analytics

Stakeholder communication

Influence without authority

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in HR/Business Administration or related field

Job description

Global HR Project Specialist - Sustainability Business & One Services

Location: Boston, MA, United States

The Opportunity

We are looking for a highly organized, analytical, and proactive HR Project Specialist to join our global HR team supporting Sustainability Business and One Services.

In this role, you will act as a key partner to senior HR leaders, driving strategic HR initiatives, coordinating complex global projects, providing people insights and analytics, and supporting the execution of business-critical people strategies.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work across a diverse international environment, interact with senior business and HR leaders, and contribute directly to organizational transformation, workforce planning, talent initiatives, and employee experience programs.

What You Will Do

• Lead or contribute to global HR projects and transformation initiatives across Sustainability Business and One Services, partnering with HR and business leaders across regions and functions.
• Drive the execution, governance, and monitoring of strategic people programs and organizational initiatives.
• Deliver workforce planning, people analytics, and insights to support business decision-making.
• Act as a program management partner for critical business and HR priorities, ensuring effective coordination, follow-through, and execution.
• Develop executive presentations, leadership communications, and materials for leadership reviews, meetings, and events.
• Collaborate cross-functional stakeholders globally to drive alignment and results in a highly matrixed environment.

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in Human Resources, HR consulting, HR project management, or people analytics, ideally gained within the energy services, sustainability, technology, or software sectors.
• Experience working in a global, multicultural environment and collaborating across regions and functions.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Strong analytical capabilities and ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively without direct authority in a matrix organization.
• Proactive, adaptable, and results-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting strategic HR initiatives, organizational transformation, workforce planning, or people analytics programs.
• Exposure to sustainability, energy, software, digital, or services businesses.
• Experience preparing executive-level presentations, communications, and leadership review materials.

What’s in it for me?

• Meaningful work where you directly influence organizational success and employee experience
• Career development opportunities with access to training, mentorship, and growth pathways
• Supportive, collaborative culture that celebrates diverse perspectives and innovation
• Flexible work arrangements designed to help you thrive professionally and personally

Bring your HR expertise to a team that values your impact — apply today!

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 101,600 - USD 152,400 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you

Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

• Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.
• Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
• Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
• Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
• Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.

IMPACT Makers

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

€40 billion global revenue

+9% organic growth

150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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