HR Project Manager (Acquisitions; Permanent)

Vaco by Highspring; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking an HR Project Manager in the Atlanta area to lead HR aspects of merger & acquisition initiatives. You will work closely with stakeholders to drive project plans, milestones, and risk mitigation across multiple acquisitions.

In-office presence is required, and candidates must live in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The ideal candidate brings 3+ years of HR-focused project management, strong organizational and communication skills, and hands-on experience with mergers

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience with HR exposure.
• Experience in mergers & acquisitions.
• Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills; able to coordinate multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management for HR responsibilities related to acquisition projects, working closely with key stakeholders.
• Coordinate and execute HR projects for company initiatives including tracking, status updates and risk mitigation.
• Determine that responsibilities and tasks are clearly assigned.
• Manage communications, compliance, timelines and deliverables.
• Maintain progress and monitor project milestones.
• Handle project management for multiple projects concurrently.
• Compile details regarding scope, timeline and tasks using project management tools.

Skills

Project management

HR exposure

M&A experience

Microsoft Office

SmartSheets

Organization

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

SmartSheets

Job description

Vaco Atlanta is working with an Atlanta, GA company in their search for an HR Project Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions. This is a Permanent opportunity which requires 3 days in-office/week. All candidates to be considered must live in the Atlanta metropolitan area since in-office work is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management for HR responsibilities related to acquisition projects, working closely with key stakeholders.
• Coordinate and execute HR projects for company initiatives which will include tracking, status updates and risk mitigation.
• Determine that responsibilities and tasks are clearly assigned.
• Manage communications, compliance, timelines and deliverables.
• Maintain progress and remain vigilant as related to project milestones.
• Handle project management for multiple projects at one time.
• Compile details regarding sope, timeline and tasks using project management tools.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of project management experience with HR exposure is REQUIRED
• Must have project management experience in mergers & acquisitions
• Must have advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite and SmartSheets
• Must be extremely organized and detail-oriented
• Must be able to coordinate multiple stakeholder teams
• Must be familiar with HR terminology and functions
• Must possess strong communication skills as well as follow-through
• Experience as an HR Program Manager, Change Management Consultant, HR Operations Project Lead or a PMO Lead with HR Experience is ideal Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products. Equal Opportunity Notice Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. Representation Notice By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. Lastly, you agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. For residents of Ontario, Canada only: to the extent the position for employment is not with Highspring or not otherwise noted as vacant above, candidate should be informed that this role is to replace a presently employed person at Vaco by Highspring's client. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
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• Residents of countries governed by GDPR and UK GDPR may access our policies here. Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations; and
• other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).