The Human Resources Project Manager is responsible for leading and delivering high-impact HR initiatives across MVHS. This role manages projects aligned to one or more HR functional areas—such as HRIS, Organizational Development, Labor & Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Benefits, and Leave Management—based on organizational priorities. Projects may vary over time. The Project Manager applies standard project management methodologies and data-driven analysis to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives. Working closely with HR leadership, IT, senior leaders, and cross-functional partners, this role improves HR operations, employee experience, and regulatory compliance through effective execution and actionable insights.

Core Job Responsibilities

Lead HR projects from initiation through implementation and evaluation, ensuring delivery on time and within scope.
Develop and manage project plans, timelines, milestones, risks, and status reporting.
Use HR data and analytics to inform decisions, measure outcomes, and identify process improvement opportunities.
Design and maintain dashboards, reports, and executive summaries to communicate progress and results.
Partner with HR leaders and subject matter experts to execute projects in assigned functional areas, which may include:
- HRIS & HR Technology: system implementations, upgrades, integrations, testing, data migration, and training.
- Organizational Development: workforce analytics, engagement initiatives, leadership and change management support.
- Labor & Employee Relations: projects addressing employee relations trends, compliance, and workplace culture.
- Talent Acquisition: recruiting process improvements, hiring analytics, and candidate experience initiatives.
- Benefits & Leave Management: benefits administration projects, open enrollment support, and regulatory leave compliance.
Ensure data integrity, compliance, and stakeholder alignment throughout all project work.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Requirements

REQUIRED:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Data Analytics, Organizational Development, Healthcare Management, or a related field.
Minimum of five (5) years of progressive HR experience, including two to three (2-3) years in project management within healthcare or a regulated environment.
Experience with HRIS platforms (e.g., Dayforce, Lawson/Infor, Workday, ADP, PeopleSoft, Oracle) and HR analytics or data visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau).
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and recommendations.
Demonstrated project management, communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Working knowledge of HR compliance and employment regulations (e.g., HIPAA, FMLA, ADA).
Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.

PREFERRED:

SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification

Licensure/Certification Requirements

REQUIRED:

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent, or ability to obtain within one year of hire.

PREFERRED:

SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Job Details

Req Id 96962
Department HUMAN RESOURCES
Shift Days
Shift Hours Worked 8.50
FTE 1
Work Schedule SALARIED GENERAL
Employee Status A1 - Full-Time
Union Non-Union
Pay Range $73k - $110k/Annually

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