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HR Data & Transformation Project Manager

Apex Systems
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/6/2026
Job#: 3036861

Job Description:

The HR Data & Transformation Project Manager will help enable the successful delivery of the client's global HR Evolution program by bringing structure and execution discipline to the HR data work required for the transition from approximately eight legacy HR systems to a single Oracle HCM platform. This role supports alignment across data governance, conversion, reporting, and security activities to reduce delivery risk and ensure data-related decisions and outcomes support the broader transformation.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

The HR Data & Transformation Project Manager leads execution across critical data workstreams within the client's global HR Evolution program, transitioning from six legacy HR systems to a single Oracle HCM platform.

This role partners closely with the Sr. Manager, HR Data Governance (Data Governance Workstream Lead) to drive delivery across data governance, data conversion, reporting, and security. The role is responsible for coordinating and advancing the integrated project plan, managing dependencies, and ensuring execution across HR data domains and program workstreams.

The ideal candidate brings strong project management discipline and data fluency, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, global environment. This individual will play a key role in driving progress, maintaining structure, and enabling effective stakeholder engagement across HR, IT, Legal, Compliance, and Data teams.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with the Data Governance Workstream Lead to plan and execute key initiatives across data conversion, data cleanup, data archival, security roles, and reporting

Maintain the integrated project plan in partnership with the client's implementation partner, including timelines, milestones, deliverables, and cross-workstream dependencies; track progress and drive follow-up on actions to ensure execution stays on track

Monitor risks, issues, dependencies, and decision points; escalate blockers with clear context and recommended paths forward

Support data conversion activities, including participation in data validation cycles, review of conversion outputs, and coordination of issue identification and remediation

Track and manage data quality issues, ensuring defects are logged, prioritized, and resolved in alignment with conversion timelines

Coordinate with functional and technical stakeholders to ensure alignment between data conversion activities and downstream impacts to reporting, integrations, and security models

Coordinate stakeholder inputs to support data governance and data quality initiatives, including development and distribution of training materials and user guidance

Support alignment with data privacy and compliance requirements in partnership with Legal and Compliance teams

Coordinate and facilitate meetings and workshops, including preparation of materials and structuring discussions to drive clear outcomes

Capture and document key outcomes, decisions, and actions, ensuring clear ownership and follow-through

Maintain consistent documentation of key artifacts, including requirements, decisions, and action logs

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, Information Systems, or related field

2-5 years of project management experience

Working knowledge of data management concepts, including data quality, data structures, and data lifecycle

Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to drive alignment and follow-through across cross-functional teams

Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Monday.com, MS Project, Jira, or similar)

Experience supporting data conversion, migration, or system implementation activities

Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with evolving priorities

Preferred

Experience supporting large-scale, cross-functional programs or transformations

Exposure to HR systems (e.g., Oracle HCM, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors)

Experience in HR, data, or digital transformation programs

Familiarity with data privacy concepts and regulations

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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