HR Project Manager - Full Time - Days

Mohawk Valley Health System • City of Utica, NY

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager