Sr Project Manager HR Operations

This role will focus on optimizing core HR functions (talent, benefits, payroll, time tracking, employee data) within the Workday platform to boost business performance through continuous process improvement, system upgrades, data accuracy, and project management, ensuring seamless employee lifecycle transactions and strategic alignment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead major HR projects, such as new HR tech rollouts, organizational changes, or talent management programs, coordinating cross-functional teams.

• Design, document, and streamline HR workflows (onboarding, offboarding, timekeeping, compensation, benefits) for scalability and efficiency.

• Analyze HR data to identify trends, report on key metrics, ensure data integrity, and provide insights for strategic decisions.

• Ensure all HR operations and programs adhere to labor laws, regulations, and company policies.

• Build relationships with senior leaders and business partners to align HR initiatives with strategic objectives and align HR programs with company goals and values.

• Leverage cross-functional knowledge and collaborate with cross-functional teams to effectively support activities by diagnosing project/program challenges to ensure successful implementation.

• Manage and track program resources to ensure efficient and effective use.

• Act-as a subject matter expert for HR programs and provide guidance and support to HR team members and leaders.

• Oversee change management and internal communications across HR lines of business.

• Develop and maintain relationships with external partners and vendors to support HR program initiatives.

Qualifications:

• 7 years of experience in a corporate environment in a complex regulatory environment

• 5 years’ experience as a Sr. Project manager in Human Resources managing/ leading project work streams in an analytical or change management role.

• 5 years of experience with Workday Payroll, Benefits, Absence and Time Tracking

• HR operations / project management and process monitoring experience.

• Experience with gathering, documenting, and translating business requirements and testing and training during implementation.

• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment and manage change for areas of responsibility.

• Strong data analytical and problem-solving capability.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Must be able to successfully interact and collaborate with various levels within the organization.

• Exceptional customer focus and service orientation.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).

• Ability to work independently and with minimal direct supervision.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• PMP Certification preferred.