Human Resources Project Manager

Jobtailor; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Nashville seeks a seasoned HR Project Manager to develop and manage a comprehensive portfolio and roadmap, partnering with senior HR leadership to drive enterprise-wide HR initiatives.

You will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of strategic HR projects, defining scopes, timelines, budgets, and KPIs, and coordinating across cross-functional teams. This role emphasizes change management, governance, and executive reporting to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience in project management.
• 2+ years leading change management initiatives including communication, training, sustainment.
• Experience with distributed teams on enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Experience with external vendors/partners to deliver HR solutions.
• 2+ years of HR experience.
• PM certification (PMP) highly preferred.
• Prosci Change Practitioner or similar certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a comprehensive project portfolio and roadmap with HR leadership.
• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of strategic HR projects.
• Create detailed project plans with scope, goals, timelines, milestones, and budgets.
• Track progress and adjust plans for on-time delivery.
• Develop change management plans for new processes and systems.
• Establish KPIs to measure success.
• Partner with HR leadership and stakeholders to drive cross-functional initiatives.
• Engage with vendors and external partners to ensure delivery.
• Serve as the primary contact for project teams across the lifecycle.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication to align decisions and resolve conflicts.
• Report status, milestones, risks, and recommendations to HR Senior Leadership.
• Prepare executive dashboards and presentations communicating progress.
• Identify and mitigate risks and obstacles to minimize disruption.

Skills

Project Management

Change Management

Stakeholder Engagement

KPI Development

Vendor Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / Business Admin

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Project Management Software

HR Systems

Dashboards

Presentation Tools

Job description

• Develop and manage a comprehensive project portfolio and roadmap working closely with senior HR leadership and other key stakeholders
• Lead and manage the planning, execution, and delivery of strategic HR projects, ensuring alignment with the company's objectives and HR strategy
• Establish detailed project plans with defined scopes, goals, deliverables, timelines, milestones, and budgets
• Track project progress and adjust plans as needed to ensure successful, timely delivery and project success
• Develop and execute change management plans to support successful integration and adoption of new processes, programs, and systems
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success and track progress
• Partner with HR leadership, functional teams, and internal stakeholders to drive initiatives that impact multiple areas of the organization
• Engage with third-party vendors, consultants, and external partners to ensure successful delivery of HR-related projects and solutions
• Serve as the primary point of contact for various project teams, providing leadership, guidance, and support across all phases of the project lifecycle
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among cross-functional teams to ensure alignment, drive decision-making, and resolve conflicts
• Regularly report project status, key milestones, risks, and recommendations to the HR Senior Leadership Team
• Prepare and present executive-level reports, dashboards, and presentations, ensuring clear and concise communication of progress and outcomes
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential risks, issues, and obstacles, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption to project timelines

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required
• Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in project management
• At least 2 years of experience leading change management initiatives that include communication, training, and ongoing sustainment
• Experience working across distributed teams on enterprise-wide, high-impact initiatives
• Experience working with external vendors, consultants, and partners to deliver HR solutions
• 2 or more years of Human Resources experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or other project management certification highly preferred
• Prosci Change Practitioner or other change management certification highly preferred.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in project management and change management, with a strong focus on strategic HR initiatives and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to develop project plans, track progress, and communicate effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management
• Change Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• KPI Development
• Vendor Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Project Planning
• Risk Mitigation
• Performance Measurement
• Process Integration
• Budget Management

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Conflict Resolution
• Decision-Making

Certifications & Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Prosci Change Practitioner

Industry Keywords

• Human Resources
• Change Management Initiatives
• Enterprise-Wide Initiatives
• Cross-Functional Teams
• HR Solutions

Tools & Technologies

• Project Management Software
• HR Systems
• Dashboards
• Presentation Tools