Project Manager

Technology Partners, Inc.; Whippany (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Technology Partners, Inc. seeks a Project Manager for Benefits and LOA to lead complex HR initiatives, coordinate benefits, leave of absence programs, and vendor relationships.

You will manage plans, timelines, and risks, while collaborating with HR, payroll, legal, finance, and IT to ensure on-time delivery and compliance. This contract role emphasizes delivering high-quality benefits projects, system testing, and process improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in benefits, HR operations, or vendor programs.
• Proven ability to develop and execute detailed project plans, timelines, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Knowledge of benefits administration, including health, welfare, retirement, and LOA programs.
• Excellent communication translating complex concepts into updates for various audiences.
• Experience with MS Project, SharePoint, or Smartsheet and cross-functional collaboration.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/PM; PMP/SHRM-CP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end PM for benefits, LOA, and vendor transitions from initiation to closeout.
• Maintain project docs: schedules, RAID logs, stakeholder maps.
• Coordinate across HR, payroll, legal, Finance, IT, and vendors for alignment.
• Support benefits system enhancements, testing, and QA activities.
• Ensure benefit plan rules, compliance standards, and controls are integrated.
• Monitor risks, elevate issues, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate meetings, reviews, and vendor sessions with key decisions documented.
• Prepare status reports, dashboards, and leadership communications.
• Support annual enrollment, including testing and post-enrollment follow-up.
• Document and improve benefits processes, governance, and controls.
• Assist with acquisitions/divestitures and benefit program transformations.
• Drive closeout activities with lessons learned and handoffs.

Skills

Project management

MS Project

SharePoint

Smartsheet

Vendor management

Benefits administration

LOA programs

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Project Management

PMP or SHRM-CP certification preferred

Tools

MS Project

SharePoint

Smartsheet

Workday

SAP

Job description

Technology Partners is currently seeking a talented Project Manager - Benefits and LOA. Do you have experience leading cross-functional HR, benefits, and vendor management projects using tools like MS Project or SharePoint?

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What You Will Be Doing:

In this role within the HR Benefits and LOA Operations team, you will coordinate and lead complex projects supporting employee benefits, leave of absence programs, and vendor relations. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to deliver process improvements, system upgrades, and compliance initiatives. Your day-to-day will involve managing project plans, timelines, and risks, as well as facilitating stakeholder meetings and ensuring timely communication of progress. This is a contract position with an emphasis on delivering high-quality benefits administration projects that enhance operational efficiency and customer experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end project management for benefits, LOA, and vendor transition initiatives from initiation through closeout.
• Develop and maintain detailed project documentation, including schedules, RAID logs, and stakeholder maps.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities across HR, payroll, legal, Finance, IT, and external vendors to ensure project alignment and success.
• Support the implementation of benefits system enhancements, testing, and quality assurance activities.
• Partner with subject matter experts to ensure benefit plan rules, compliance standards, and operational controls are integrated into project execution.
• Monitor project risks and issues, elevate as required, and develop mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
• Facilitate project meetings, stakeholder reviews, and vendor sessions, documenting key decisions and next steps.
• Prepare status reports, dashboards, and communication materials for leadership updates and project milestones.
• Support annual enrollment activities, including system testing, vendor coordination, and post-enrollment follow-up.
• Help document and improve benefits processes, controls, and governance routines to ensure compliance and operational excellence.
• Assist with special projects related to acquisitions, divestitures, and benefit program transformations as required.
• Drive project closeout activities, including lessons learned sessions, final documentation, and operational handoffs.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years of project management experience, preferably supporting employee benefits, HR operations, or vendor programs.
• Proven ability to develop and execute detailed project plans, timelines, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Working knowledge of employee benefits administration, including health, welfare, retirement, and leave of absence programs.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear updates for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a matrixed environment.
• Experience with project management tools such as MS Project, SharePoint, or Smartsheet.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field; relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, SHRM-CP) are preferred.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Certification in project management methodologies (PMP, CAPM, Agile, Scrum).
• Experience working with benefits platforms like Workday or SAP.
• Background in benefits consulting, total rewards, or HR transformation initiatives.
• Exposure to benefits system testing, vendor onboarding, or compliance initiatives.

Keywords: project management, benefits administration, HR projects, vendor management, employee benefits, LOA, system testing, stakeholder engagement, compliance, Workday

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to provide sponsorship at this time or accept candidates who would require a corp-to-corp agreement.

All offers of employment at Technology Partners are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and drug screening that meet corresponding laws and regulations at the city, state and federal level.

Pay ranges are influenced by candidate qualifications, experience, and role specifics, with the actual rate determined considering skills, market conditions, and are subject to change by the employer; pay negotiations follow all state and federal legal guidelines.