HR Project Manager Sr.

Donaldson Company; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 92,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time away

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Donaldson Company in Bloomington, MN is seeking a Sr. HR Project Manager to lead global, cross-functional HR initiatives.

You will provide project leadership, governance, and execution discipline across HR structure optimization, compensation priorities, HR technology, process improvement, and operating model transformation. You will manage multiple projects with diverse stakeholders, ensure on-time, on-budget delivery, and drive meaningful business impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, HR, computer science or related field.
• 5+ years of HR project management experience.
• Knowledge of project management applications (e.g., Microsoft Project).
• Skillful knowledge and use of MS Office tools, Jira.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement full-scale HR project plans, including scope, objectives, timelines, roles & responsibilities, budgets, and deliverables.
• Run projects, manage teams, track progress, and ensure delivery within scope, time, and budget.
• Communicate project status to stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Utilize PM tools and documentation to deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements, and presentations.
• Collaborate with global HR teams, cross-functional teams, and vendors to ensure project success.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Global/matrix environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, HR, computer science or related field

5+ years HR project management experience

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

MS Office tools

Job description

Donaldson is committed to solving the world's most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities.

Sr. HR Project Manager

Summary

Are you a strategic thinker, master planner, and have a passion for leading projects that support the growth and success of a global organization? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, global environment, leading high-impact projects that transform the way people work? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you.

As our Sr. HR Project Manager, you'll lead cross-functional HR initiatives aligned to global HR strategic priorities, providing project leadership, governance, and execution discipline across HR structure optimization, compensation priorities, HR technology, process improvement, and HR operating model transformation. You'll manage multiple projects, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and ensure key HR initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, and with meaningful business impact.

If you enjoy working with global cross functional teams, and want to be part of something big, bold, and exciting, then we want to hear from you!

This role is based out of our corporate headquarters in Bloomington, MN.

Role Responsibilities:

• Project Planning: Develop and implement full-scale HR project plans, including scope, objectives, timelines, roles & responsibilities, budgets, and deliverables.
• Project Execution: Run the projects, manage teams, track progress, and ensure the project delivers expected outcomes within scope, time, and budget.
• Project Communication: Effectively communicate project status to stakeholders in a timely manner and clear fashion.
• Project Tools & Documentation: Utilize effective PM tools & technology to execute projects. Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirement documentation, and presentations.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with global HR teams, cross functional teams, and external vendors to ensure the project's success. You will coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise project team members and influence them to ensure the project's success.
• Process Improvement: Identify areas for improvement and implement best practices through project postmortems and create recommendation reports to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
• Project Transition: Ensure projects are successfully transitioned to operational support with necessary documentation, process updates, and training.
• Project Management Capability Building: Establish and promote HR project management standards, tools, governance, templates, and best practices to create a consistent framework that enables successful project execution across the global HR organization.

TRAVEL:

Up to 10%, ability to travel domestically and internationally if/when required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in business, HR, computer science or related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience in HR project management
• Knowledge of project management applications (for example: Microsoft Project)
• Skillful knowledge and use of MS Office tools, Jira

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or global HR M&A-related certifications.
• Experience working in a global, matrix manufacturing organization
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; expertise in setting and managing stakeholder expectations
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Experience with project management in deploying Workday
• Mergers & Acquisition PM experience
• Knowledge of industry standard project management methodology and experience or familiarity with PMBoK, SDLC, Agile or related disciplines
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional HR projects in a global or matrixed organization.
• Ability to manage ambiguity, organize complex work, and drive execution across multiple stakeholders.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of HR processes, systems, and service delivery models.

Annual Salary Range:

$92,400-115,500. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to applicable work experience, training, education, performance.

Employee benefits are part of the competitive total rewards package that Donaldson Company, Inc. provides to you. Our comprehensive benefits program includes health benefits, retirement plan (401k), paid time away, paid leaves (including paid parental leave) and more.

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available:

• Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.).
• Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
• International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.

Employment opportunities for positions in the United States may require use of information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.

Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.