Human Resources Project Manager

HR Project Manager – M&A / Workday Integration

Location: Remote

Schedule: Monday–Friday, CST Hours (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

Interview Process: Microsoft Teams

Duration: Contract

Industry Experience: Corporate HR / Mergers & Acquisitions

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced HR Project Manager with strong Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Workday integration expertise to lead strategic HR initiatives and drive successful HR project execution across complex enterprise environments.

This role requires a blend of HR Business Partner knowledge and advanced project management capabilities to support organizational integrations, HR transformation initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will have deep experience managing HR-related projects, leading stakeholders, coordinating interdependent workstreams, and ensuring timely project delivery within a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end HR project management activities related to mergers, acquisitions, and organizational integrations
• Manage HR integration workstreams including Workday HCM implementation/integration activities
• Build and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, dependencies, and risk mitigation strategies using Smartsheet or other PM tools
• Coordinate with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs), HR Business Partners, Finance, Operations, IT, and leadership teams
• Facilitate project meetings, lead status calls, and provide executive-level progress updates
• Identify project risks, bottlenecks, and dependencies while driving timely resolutions
• Develop RACI matrices, scorecards, dashboards, and reporting tools to track project effectiveness
• Support change management initiatives and drive adoption of HR transformation strategies
• Analyze HR and business data to provide recommendations and project insights
• Create position statements, pros/cons analyses, and strategic recommendations for leadership decision-making
• Ensure process standardization, continuous improvement, and operational efficiency across HR initiatives
• Serve as a liaison between project teams and business stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful execution
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism while managing sensitive HR and business information

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Project Management, or related field
• 10 years of HR Project Management experience
• Strong M&A integration project management background
• Hands-on experience with Workday HCM integrations and HR systems
• Extensive knowledge of HR functions and HR operational processes
• Expert-level experience with Smartsheet or similar project management tools
• Strong communication and presentation skills with experience leading executive-level discussions
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities
• Ability to work independently and adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Experience working in matrixed corporate environments

Preferred Qualifications

• HR Business Partner (HRBP) experience
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or GPHR certification
• Experience working with large enterprise organizations
• Prior experience with *** Corporation preferred

Key Skills

• HR Project Management
• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
• Workday HCM
• Smartsheet
• HR Operations
• Change Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Process Improvement
• Risk Management
• Executive Communication
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Data Analysis & Reporting

Additional Information

• Remote position; candidates must be available to work CST business hours
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills are essential for success in this role
• Ideal candidate will be proactive, adaptable, and capable of leading complex HR initiatives with minimal supervision