HR Project Manager

Description:
We are seeking a highly experienced HR Project Manager to lead the HR workstream of a large-scale enterprise transformation project within the RCA portfolio. This role will support the integration of a newly acquired business unit, with a strong focus on HR systems, organizational change, and cross-functional coordination. The ideal candidate will be a proactive driver with deep experience in enterprise-level transformations and stakeholder engagement.

This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $65 - $70 / hr. w2

Responsibilities: 1. End-to-End Project Planning

• Develop and manage detailed project plans with interim milestones and tasks.
• Define timelines, resources, deliverables, and ownership across workstreams.
• Facilitate regular status meetings and ensure consistent follow-up.
• Maintain a proactive approach to risk and issue management (RAID).
• Drive team alignment with project requirements and deliverables.
• Ensure project objectives align with organizational goals and stakeholder expectations.

2. Coordination and Collaboration

• Act as the primary liaison between HR, Delivery, Platform, Vendor, Architecture, and other teams.
• Facilitate communication across internal controls, InfoSec, and other delivery teams.
• Promote a collaborative environment to ensure seamless execution.

3. Proactive Issue and Risk Management

• Identify and manage dependencies, risks, and interlocks.
• Coordinate with internal controls to ensure compliance.
• Develop and communicate mitigation strategies to leadership.

4. Reporting and Documentation

• Maintain comprehensive documentation including meeting notes, RAID logs, and status reports.
• Track and report on project metrics, outcomes, and stakeholder updates.

5. Financial Management

• Manage project budgets and resource allocation.
• Provide financial reporting and forecasting to leadership.
• Experience with Clarity PPM tool is strongly preferred.

Experience Requirements:

• 5-10 years of project management experience, with a focus on HR and enterprise transformation.
• Coming up through the IT ranks as a programmer/software engineer (will need to know IT knowhow ex. APIs) is a plus
• Should have experience with Software Development projects (this is a must - should have worked with engineering teams)
• Proven success managing large-scale enterprise projects with multiple moving pieces.
• Clarity PPM is a plus
• MUST have strong financial management and risk management experience.
• Having Workday experience is a plus
• Having experience working with global team is a plus
• Strong understanding of HR systems, compliance, and change management.
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
• Familiarity with Agile and product-focused operating models, and Scrum as well.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Looking for someone who is a self-starter.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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