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We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support a portfolio of Time & Attendance and HR-related projects. This individual will partner closely with HR Business Partners and stakeholders across the organization to drive project planning, prioritization, execution, and status reporting. The role will focus on the front-end project management and change management efforts required before technical configuration work is transitioned to the technology team. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is highly organized, communicates effectively with all levels of an organization, and can manage multiple concurrent projects while helping stakeholders navigate shifting priorities and risks.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate 7-10 concurrent HR and Time & Attendance projects.
- Facilitate project prioritization discussions and help leadership determine the order of work.
- Build, maintain, and report on project plans using Smartsheet.
- Partner with HR Business Partners and cross-functional stakeholders to drive project deliverables and timelines.
- Track project status, identify risks, remove obstacles, and ensure accountability across project teams.
- Provide portfolio-level reporting and visibility to HR leadership.
- Support change management activities, stakeholder alignment, approval processes, and communication planning.
- Utilize established project templates, milestones, and reporting structures while adjusting plans as needed based on project complexity.
Example Project Types
- Policy alignment initiatives for hourly employees across business units.
- Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) reviews and audits to validate timekeeping rules.
- Kronos time clock replacement projects.
- Kronos programming and process updates, including stakeholder approvals and change management efforts.
- Automation of manual Time & Attendance processes.
- Standardization of HR policies, practices, and workforce management processes.
Required Qualifications
- 5-7+ years of Project Management experience.
- Proven success managing projects involving cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders.
- Strong communication, facilitation, and organizational skills.
- Experience leading project prioritization discussions and managing competing priorities.
- Ability to manage a portfolio of related projects and proactively identify risks and dependencies.
- Advanced proficiency with Smartsheet (required).
- Experience providing executive-level project reporting and status updates.
Preferred Background
- Experience supporting HR, Workforce Management, Time & Attendance, Payroll, or HRIS-related initiatives.
- Familiarity with Kronos/UKG environments is highly preferred.
- Experience working with change management, process improvement, and policy implementation projects.
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