HR Project Manager

HR Project Manager

Job Summary
We are seeking a proactive and organized HR Project Manager to lead and manage HR initiatives that align with the organization's strategic goals. The ideal candidate will oversee HR projects from planning through execution, collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensure timely delivery, and drive continuous improvement in HR processes, systems, and employee experience.

Key Responsibilities
Plan, execute, and monitor HR projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
Collaborate with HR leadership and business stakeholders to define project objectives, timelines, and success metrics.
Manage HR transformation initiatives, including process improvements, policy implementation, and organizational change.
Coordinate with recruitment, learning & development, payroll, HR operations, and external vendors to ensure project success.
Develop project plans, risk assessments, resource allocation, and communication strategies.
Track project progress and prepare regular status reports for senior management.
Identify project risks and implement mitigation plans.
Support HR technology implementations such as HRIS, ATS, performance management, and employee engagement platforms.
Ensure compliance with labor laws, company policies, and HR best practices.
Analyze project outcomes, collect feedback, and recommend continuous improvements.
Facilitate meetings, workshops, and stakeholder communication throughout the project lifecycle.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
Master's degree or MBA is preferred.
5–8 years of experience in Human Resources, with at least 2–3 years managing HR projects.
Experience in HR transformation, HRIS implementation, or change management is an advantage.
PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or similar project management certification is preferred.
Required Skills
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
Knowledge of HR processes and employment laws.
Experience with HRIS and project management tools (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, Microsoft Project, Jira, Asana).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Leadership, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Office 365.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
On-time completion of HR projects.
Budget adherence.
Stakeholder satisfaction.
Process improvement and efficiency gains.
Successful HR system implementations.
Employee adoption of new HR initiatives.
Compliance with project governance standards.
Preferred Competencies
Strategic thinking
Change management
Business acumen
Decision-making
Team collaboration
Continuous improvement mindset
Attention to detail
Customer-focused approach
Reporting To
Head of Human Resources / HR Director

Also
This role attracts travelling within and outside Ahmedabad

One visit a week to BNI at 07:30 am in the morning will be a part of the role

Job Requirements: Project management, Organizational skills, Stakeholder management, Communication, HR processes, Employment laws, HRIS, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, Microsoft Project, Jira, Asana, Analytical skills, Problem-solving, Manage multiple projects, Leadership, Negotiation, Conflict-resolution, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Office 365, Strategic thinking, Change management, Business acumen, Decision-making, Team collaboration, Continuous improvement, Attention to detail, Customer-focused approach, Risk assessment, Resource allocation, Communication strategies, Reporting, Compliance, Analyzing outcomes, Facilitating meetings, Policy implementation, Organizational change, HR transformation, HR technology implementation, ATS, Performance management, Employee engagement platforms, Vendor management, Workshops facilitation, Budget management, Process improvement, HRIS implementation, Project planning, Project execution