HR Initiatives Program Manager

Lancesoft; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

LanceSoft in Northridge, CA seeks an experienced HR professional to lead HR initiatives from start to finish, partnering with HRBPs and business leaders while delivering tangible results. The role blends project management with HR operations, requiring strong communication, stakeholder management, and hands-on involvement in staffing, description writing, and process improvements.

Expect 7+ years in HR, proficiency with Workday and Excel, and the ability to thrive in a matrixed, fast-paced

Qualifications

• 7+ years HR experience with a mix of HRBP, project management, and/or program management work.
• Experience building job descriptions and supporting the hiring process.
• Solid understanding of talent acquisition and the recruiting lifecycle.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to influence others and work across multiple teams without direct authority.
• Flexible with schedule and available for early morning or late evening calls as needed.
• Able to work well in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift.

Responsibilities

• Build, own, and manage project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables for HR initiatives.
• Stay hands-on in the work and actively contribute to deliverables, not just track progress.
• Identify risks, remove blockers, and recommend solutions to keep work moving.
• Provide clear and timely status updates to HR leadership and stakeholders.
• Maintain program documentation and help ensure work stays on track and on schedule.
• Partner with HRBPs, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Finance, and business leaders.
• Lead sessions and coordination meetings that drive decisions and move work forward.
• Translate business needs and HR priorities into clear action plans.
• Build strong relationships across a matrixed organization and adapt to changing priorities.
• Support talent acquisition planning, hiring strategy, and recruitment process coordination.
• Refine job descriptions to align with business needs and role expectations.
• Work with TA and other partners to support hiring processes.
• Improve HR processes with HR COEs and business teams.
• Track program data and metrics and flag trends or issues.

Skills

HRBP experience

Project management

Program management

Talent acquisition

Recruiting lifecycle

Tools

Workday

Excel

Job description

The right person will be comfortable leading work from start to finish, building structure where needed, and working closely with HR partners and business leaders. This role is ideal for someone who can think like a project manager, partner like an HRBP, and execute like a strong operator.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, own, and manage project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables for assigned HR initiatives
• Stay hands-on in the work and actively contribute to deliverables, not just track progress
• Identify risks, remove blockers, and recommend solutions to keep work moving
• Provide clear and timely status updates to HR leadership and key stakeholders
• Maintain program documentation and help ensure work stays on track and on schedule

Stakeholder Partnership

• Work closely with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Finance, and business leaders
• Lead working sessions and coordination meetings that help drive decisions and move work forward
• Translate business needs and HR priorities into clear action plans
• Build strong relationships across a matrixed organization and adapt quickly to changing priorities

HRBP and Talent Acquisition Support

• Partner with HRBPs to understand business priorities, workforce needs, and hiring challenges
• Support talent acquisition planning, hiring strategy, and recruiting process coordination
• Build and refine job descriptions so they align with business needs and role expectations
• Support the hiring process by working with TA and other partners as needed
• Work with HR COEs and business teams to improve HR processes and recommend practical ways of working
• Support program schedules, delivery plans, and resource planning
• Help ensure HR initiatives stay aligned with business timelines, policies, and budget guidelines
• Track program data and metrics and flag trends or issues that need attention

Must Have Requirements

• 7 or more years of progressive HR experience with a mix of HRBP, project management, and/or program management work
• Experience building job descriptions and supporting the hiring process
• Solid understanding of talent acquisition and the recruiting lifecycle
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to influence others and work across multiple teams without direct authority
• Must be flexible with schedule and available for early morning or late evening calls as needed
• Able to work well in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift

Technical Skills

• Comfortable using Excel
• Experience with Workday

Join us in Northridge, CA, a vibrant location that offers a dynamic work environment and a community-rich lifestyle. Embrace the opportunity to work in a place that values innovation and collaboration.

EEO Employer

LanceSoft is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. LanceSoft makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.