Manager, HR Strategic Projects – Operations

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. Lead HR projects and programs from intake through execution, defining scope, milestones, owners, risks, decisions, and success measures .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeIrvine • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $89,280 - $165,168 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project and program management within HR, focusing on driving cross-functional alignment, managing stakeholder relationships, and delivering executive-ready materials. Proficient in change management and operationalizing key HR initiatives while maintaining confidentiality and compliance standards.

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Project ManagementProgram ManagementStakeholder ManagementChange ManagementCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Project ScopingMilestone TrackingRisk ManagementGovernanceData SynthesisPowerPointExcelWordProject TrackingOperational Processes

Soft Skills

Detail-OrientedProactiveSelf-DirectedTrust BuildingInfluencing Without Authority

Industry Keywords

HR ProjectsEmployee ExperienceOrganizational InitiativesCultureTalent ManagementConfidentialityCompliance StandardsProgram GovernanceCross-Functional AlignmentLeadership Materials

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead HR projects and programs from intake through execution, defining scope, milestones, owners, risks, decisions, and success measures
Drive cross-functional alignment across HRBPs, COEs, Communications, Labor, Legal, People Analytics, Talent, Compensation, and HR business partners
Track dependencies, surface risks, solve problems, and hold teams accountable to commitments
Develop executive-ready project updates, decision documents, presentations, and concise summaries
Support change management through communications, leadership materials, rollout plans, and feedback loops
Own and operationalize key programs, workstreams, and operating rhythms end to end
Recommend and implement improvements to departmental procedures, program governance, and ways of working
Complete project tasks and unblock work as needed
Maintain confidentiality, privacy, and compliance standards for HR data and sensitive employee information
Manage key programs and coordinate team members by setting priorities, providing direction, and developing capabilities
Partner across HR, Centers of Excellence, Internal Communications, Legal, Labor, and business teams to deliver people, culture, and HR initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in project management, program management, operations, consulting, or HR-related project delivery
Strong project and program management discipline, including scoping, planning, governance, milestone tracking, risk management, stakeholder management, and execution
Proven ability to drive work forward in ambiguous, fast-moving environments with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
Excellent communication and ability to synthesize complex information into clear updates, executive-ready materials, and actionable next steps
Strong PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and project tracking skills
Ability to translate ideas, data, timelines, and decisions into polished, useful materials
Comfort working in HR, culture, talent, employee experience, or organizational initiatives
Ability to build trust across teams, functions, and leadership levels
Highly proactive, detail-oriented, and self-directed
Low-ego, hands-on operator with a “get things done” mindset
Discretion and sound judgment with confidential projects, employee data, and sensitive business topics
Ability to project manage across teams, influence peers and senior leaders, and align goals with established business objectives
Experience supporting HR, talent, culture, employee experience, change management, or organizational transformation initiatives is a bonus
Experience influencing without authority, leading program teams, or developing operational processes in an HR or people-focused environment is a bonus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance
401(k) with Company match
Tuition reimbursement
Charitable donation matching
Paid holidays and vacation
Paid sick time
Floating holidays
Compassion and bereavement leaves
Parental leave
Mental health & wellbeing programs
Fitness programs
Free and discounted games
Supplemental life & disability insurance
Legal service
ID protection
Rental insurance
Relocation assistance may be available if the Company requires geographic relocation
Incentive compensation may be available; not guaranteed