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HR Project Manager

Eliassen Group
Chicago, IL Contractor
POSTED ON 5/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/31/2026
Description

Remote

Our client seeks an experienced HR Project Manager to lead the HR workstream of an enterprise transformation focused on integrating a newly acquired business unit. The role will manage end-to-end planning, HR systems, change management, and cross-functional coordination across Delivery, Platform, Vendor, and Architecture teams. The position requires strong financial and risk management, stakeholder engagement, and demonstrated success driving large-scale programs in product-centric, agile environments. Experience with software development teams, APIs, and tools such as Clarity PPM and Workday will be valuable.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $60.00 to $70.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage detailed project plans with interim milestones and tasks.
  • Define timelines, resources, deliverables, and ownership across workstreams.
  • Facilitate regular status meetings and ensure consistent follow-up.
  • Maintain a proactive approach to risk and issue management through RAID.
  • Drive team alignment with project requirements and deliverables.
  • Ensure project objectives align with organizational goals and stakeholder expectations.
  • Act as primary liaison among HR, Delivery, Platform, Vendor, Architecture, and other teams.
  • Facilitate communication with internal controls, InfoSec, and delivery teams.
  • Promote a collaborative environment for seamless execution.
  • Identify and manage dependencies, risks, and interlocks.
  • Coordinate with internal controls to ensure compliance.
  • Develop and communicate mitigation strategies to leadership.
  • Maintain documentation including meeting notes, RAID logs, and status reports.
  • Track and report on project metrics, outcomes, and stakeholder updates.
  • Manage project budgets and resource allocation.
  • Provide financial reporting and forecasting to leadership.

Experience Requirements

  • 5–10 years of project management experience focused on HR and enterprise transformation.
  • Proven success managing large-scale enterprise projects with multiple moving pieces.
  • Experience leading software development projects and partnering with engineering teams.
  • Background coming up through IT as a programmer or software engineer with API knowledge (preferred).
  • Strong financial management and risk management experience.
  • Experience with Clarity PPM (preferred).
  • Workday experience (preferred).
  • Experience working with global teams (preferred).
  • Strong understanding of HR systems, compliance, and change management.
  • Familiarity with Agile, product-focused operating models, and Scrum.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Self-starter with proactive execution mindset.

Education Requirements

  • PMP or equivalent certification (preferred).

Salary : $60 - $70

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