HR Project Manager

The University of Texas at El Paso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Life Insurance

Dental & Vision

Retirement Programs

Longevity Pay

Paid Vacation & Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Employee Discounts

Education Assistance

Job summary

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is seeking an HR Project Manager to plan, execute, and deliver strategic HR projects that enhance organizational effectiveness and employee experience. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage resources, and apply project management methodologies to drive HR initiatives such as technology upgrades and process improvements.

The role is on-site in El Paso, TX, requiring 40 hours per week with some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or closely related field
• Experience: Three (3) plus years of project management experience, preferably in HR or related functions.
• Experience with PMO methodologies, including planning, scope, risk, and stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans, timelines, and resource allocation for HR initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and support HR technology implementations.
• Track project performance and prepare status reports for leadership.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

PMO methodologies

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

Job description

Position Information

Hiring Department: Office of Human Resources

Reports To: Director of Learning and Continuous Improvement

Job Location: On-site; El Paso, TX

Posting End Date: Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends

FLSA status: Exempt

Earliest Start Date: 10/01/2026

Salary: $70,000 annually

Required Application Materials

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of three references

Position Summary

The HR Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering strategic human resources projects that enhance organizational effectiveness and employee experience. This role ensures projects are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with HR and organizational goals. The HR Project Manager collaborates with cross-functional teams, manages resources, and applies project management methodologies to implement HR initiatives such as technology upgrades, process improvements, compliance programs, and employee engagement strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution – 40%

• Develop project plans, timelines, and resource allocation for HR initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.

Process Improvement & Technology – 20%

• Partner with HR leadership to identify opportunities for process optimization.
• Support implementation of HR technology platforms and ensure smooth adoption.
• Apply Lean or Six Sigma principles where applicable to improve efficiency.

Data & Reporting – 15%

• Track project performance metrics and prepare status reports for leadership.
• Use data analytics to measure project impact and inform decision-making.

Stakeholder Communication & Change Management – 15%

• Facilitate communication between HR teams and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Utilize management strategies to ensure successful implementation and employee buy‑in.

Compliance & Risk Management – 10%

• Ensure projects adhere to legal and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with HR initiatives.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or closely related field

and

Experience: Three (3) plus years of project management experience, preferably in HR or related functions.

Experience managing projects using established Project Management Office (PMO) methodologies, frameworks, including project planning, scope management, risk identification, and stakeholder communication.

Experience supporting cross-functional projects from initiation through implementation, including developing project schedules, monitoring milestones, coordinating resources and reporting project status to leadership

Preferred Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification.

Lean Six Sigma or HR certifications (SHRM-CP, PHR) a plus.

Experience in HR project management in a higher education environment managing large scale organizational change projects.

Why Pick UTEP

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP ) is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

UTEP is America’s leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 26,000 students are Hispanic, and half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 170 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

This is an especially exciting time to join UTEP as it advances the goals of its 2030 Strategic Plan . Built around the institution’s core strengths—its location, its people, its supportive culture, and its community partnerships—the plan lays out a bold vision for the next decade, aimed at maximizing the University’s regional impact and national stature.

What UTEP Offers

Miner Perks and Benefits

• Benefit Package includes: Medical, Prescription, Life Insurance and Wellness platform
• Voluntary Benefits: Dental, Vision, Additional life insurance, UT Flex, Short and Long - term disability plans
• Retirement Programs
• Longevity Pay
• Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Discounts & Perks
• Employee Education Assistance program
• And much more! Visit our Benefits Summary Page for more information on our additional benefits.

Disclaimer: Eligibility for perks and benefits may vary based on part‑time or full‑time employment.

Additional Information

Note: To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents’ performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents’ immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code

• 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver’s license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 15 pounds.

The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to a learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries—including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident—about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at [phone], by email at [e-mail] , or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 223C.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at [e-mail] .