Human Resources Program Manager

Sotalent; Missouri; On-site; USD 88,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) and employee stock purchase

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Sotalent in St. Louis, MO, is seeking an experienced HR Program Manager to lead leadership development, talent planning and succession initiatives. Onsite attendance required; candidates must be based in or near St. Louis.

The role partners with HR leadership to strengthen leadership pipelines, boost workforce readiness and deliver strategic organisational initiatives. 401(k) and stock purchase plans are offered alongside comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in project implementation, programme management or product management.
• Strong planning, stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of leadership development, talent and succession planning programmes.
• Identify improvement opportunities and align resources with priorities.
• Manage multiple programmes through full lifecycle: planning, budgeting, execution, delivery.
• Develop project plans, schedules, documentation and risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead cross-functional meetings with HR leaders and business stakeholders.
• Communicate progress, risks and outcomes with updates and executive presentations.
• Secure resources, resolve issues and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Apply programme management to improve operational effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership development

Talent planning

Stakeholder management

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Location: St. Louis, Missouri (local candidates or those within driving distance only)

Salary: $87,700–$157,800 per year

Position Overview

An experienced HR Program Manager is needed to lead business-critical talent initiatives, with a focus on leadership development, talent planning and succession programmes. This role works closely with HR leadership and business stakeholders to strengthen leadership pipelines, improve workforce readiness and deliver strategic organisational initiatives.

The position requires onsite attendance for meetings and events. Candidates must be based in or within driving distance of St. Louis.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of leadership development, talent and succession planning programmes.
• Identify improvement opportunities and align resources with organisational priorities.
• Manage multiple programmes and projects through the full lifecycle, including planning, budgeting, execution and delivery.
• Develop project plans, schedules, documentation and risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead cross-functional meetings and collaborate with HR leaders and business stakeholders.
• Communicate project progress, risks and outcomes through stakeholder updates and executive presentations.
• Secure resources, resolve project issues and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Apply programme management expertise to improve operational effectiveness and delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Master's degree preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in project implementation, programme management or product management.
• Strong project planning, stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience managing complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Managed care or prescription benefit management experience preferred.
• Annual salary of $87,700–$157,800, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Health insurance.
• 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Flexible work arrangements, subject to role requirements.