HR Project Manager- Corporate HR (Kansas City, MO)

Company: Burns & McDonnell
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

DescriptionBurns & McDonnell is growing, and we have an HR Project Manager opportunity to serve as a consultant/advisor to various Human Resource teams on a range of projects to create advanced HR solutions to serve our organization. A proven problem solver who can work in a fast-paced environment and drive extensive change in HR technology and processes. These projects will vary in size and scope and include technical and functional aspects. This influential role will sit onsite in our Kansas City, MO World Headquarters.Duties/Responsibilities:

• Determines and discerns detailed requirements on larger scale HR projects to establish the project deliverables, and manages changes to the project scope, schedule, and costs to keep the project management plan updated and reflective of authorized project changes.
• Create project plans, charters, charts, and timelines to staff and manage projects of varying length, complexity and scope (ranging from small-scale to yearly large-scale)
• Identifies and manages project and program interdependencies
• Act as liaison with between Human Resources, stakeholders and contributors. Establishes and maintains team members and project stakeholder relationships, expectations, and communications
• Manage stakeholder needs and effectively negotiate tradeoffs between scope, schedule, and participation. Balance needs of multiple stakeholders and gain buy-in from groups who may be resistant to change.
• Develops and manages project risk and issue management plans. Analyzes risks by probability and severity to assess their impact on project delivery. Implements procedures to mitigate risk threats.
• Develops project organization chart and governance structures. Defines roles and responsibilities of team members.
• Creates performance and status reports for relevant stakeholders, creates and/or edits project communication assets, and coordinates with internal communications teams to broadcast targeted messaging of projects and initiatives.
• Identifies and develops strategy for changes in scope, schedule, and cost. Develops strategic rationale for changes to costs, benefits, tradeoffs, etc.
• Creates transition plan, identifies lessons learned, and applies the lessons learned to future projects.QualificationsBachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration or a similar field or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 7 years work experience focused on project management disciplines and best practices;
  • 5 years of hands-on HR experience managing HR related projects of increasing complexity
  • Broad knowledge of the Project Management life cycle
  • Proven ability to develop business and establish relationships with clients
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills. Must have th ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management and clients.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • The ability to influence, lead and manage change thoughtfully and positively
  • Demonstrated success in Project Management
  • Proficiency if the use of basic computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Preferred Qualifications:
    • Human Resources certifications (SHRM/PHR) is a plus
    • Experience with Adobe Workfront is a plus
    • Experience managing an ERP or HCM technology implementation is a plusEEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/VeteransJob Project ManagementPrimary Location US-MO-Kansas CitySchedule: Full-timeTravel: NoReq ID: 222356\#LI-JP \#COR

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