Head of HR PMO

Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

. Own planning, governance, reporting, delivery and adoption of HR priority projects .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesLead💰 $140,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project and program management, particularly in HR transformation initiatives, with a strong focus on governance, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and effectively communicate complex information to senior leaders.

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Project And Program ManagementHR TransformationGovernance Design And ExecutionStrategic Planning And PrioritizationTeam Leadership And Development

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementPortfolio GovernanceFinancial AcumenHR Systems (Workday)Benefits TransformationComplex Data ReportingStakeholder EngagementChange ManagementBusiness Case DevelopmentRisk Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationNegotiation SkillsDecision-Making Under PressureCoaching And MentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

HR TechnologyWorkday

Industry Keywords

Human ResourcesPeople OperationsShared ServicesGlobal OrganizationsMatrix Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own planning, governance, reporting, delivery and adoption of HR priority projects
Manage the HR project portfolio on behalf of the HR executive team
Lead a team of project and change managers
Design, run and refresh governance for the HR transformation portfolio
Facilitate steering committees and connect project interdependencies
Create executive portfolio reports covering progress, risks, decisions and milestones
Own business cases and financial benefits/cost reporting for HR transformation projects
Escalate delivery, budget and timeline risks with recommendations
Align HR priorities with enterprise transformation reporting
Support strategic planning, prioritization, resourcing, annual roadmaps and multiyear transformation planning
Pressure-test business cases and recommend investment priorities
Turn complex requirements into clear plans with scope, owners, milestones and next steps
Project-manage key transformational projects from scoping through go-live and handover
Manage project plans, budgets, risks, dependencies and stakeholders
Provide senior support for critical go-lives, off-track projects and stakeholder engagement
Collaborate with technology, finance, talent acquisition and business partners
Ensure projects have transition plans for handover to the business
Coach and develop project and change managers
Oversee HR technology, data and process projects
Plan team capacity and allocate people across projects
Hire and onboard new team members as the team grows
Set change approaches covering stakeholder mapping, communications, training and readiness
Use feedback forums to improve delivery and explain the purpose and impact of HR changes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business or related field
Background in HR, people operations or shared services
Experience with HR systems such as Workday
Experience with payroll or benefits transformation
Track record in project and program management, including complex, multi-workstream transformation
Recent hands-on experience managing projects while leading a team
Experience managing and leading a high-performing team
Experience designing and running portfolio or program governance, including steering committees, decision cadences and executive reporting
Ability to turn complex, multi-project data into clear reports for senior leaders
Experience in strategic planning and prioritization, including setting direction and sequencing work across competing demands
Proven leadership and people management experience, including direct management of a team
Confidence working with senior leaders, presenting clearly, negotiating priorities and holding ground constructively
Good financial acumen for planning budgets and creating project business cases
Comfort with technology-led projects
Experience working across global organizations in a matrix and regional setup
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
Strong ability to turn complex requirements into simple, clear plans
Ability to communicate in plain language and make sound decisions under pressure

Benefits

Comp & perks

Additional discretionary bonus eligibility
401(k) plan with matching company contributions
Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay
Supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package prioritizing mental, physical and emotional health
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities