Project Manager - HRIS

Role: Project Manager /Change Lead Location : Cupertino, CA (Hybrid) Duration: 6 months (Possible Extension) Key Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end delivery of HR process and technology initiatives, including HRIS implementations, system upgrades, and process automation projects Develop comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies Partner with stakeholders, IT teams, and vendors to define requirements, scope, and success metrics for technology and/or process solutions Manage cross-functional teams using Agile/Waterfall methodologies, ensuring on-time delivery within budget constraints Drive change management and readiness strategies to ensure smooth adoption of new HR systems and processes Track project performance, identify blockers, and provide regular status updates to leadership and stakeholders Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA) and maintain security standards for sensitive employee information Define and drive the change management vision, strategy, and operating model for the initiatives Design and deliver clear communication to ensure all employees understand the purpose, scope, and benefits of major change initiatives.

Translate complex risk and compliance language into digestible messages for non-technical audiences.

Develop and implement standardized methodologies, toolkits, and frameworks for change management across HR programs.

Lead the design of stakeholder engagement, communication, and training strategies that accelerate adoption and embed behavioral change.

Establish KPIs and adoption metrics to track success, measure impact, and continuously improve.

Key Qualifications: Experience: 5+ years of project management experience, with 3+ years specifically in HR technology (ex.

Workday) implementation and PMP/Agile certification preferred Proven track record delivering complex, multi-phase HRIS projects (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM) Experience managing projects across full project lifecycle from planning through post-implementation support 5+ years of progressive experience in change management, organizational development, or transformation leadership, with deep expertise in large-scale change.

Technical Skills: Proficient in creating and storytelling in Keynote Presentations Proficient in excel.

Core Competencies: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail Outstanding communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Change management expertise and user adoption strategy development Proven track record of leading enterprise-wide change initiatives in highly matrixed, global organizations.

Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, capable of delivering digestible change narratives that resonate across functions and ensuring alignment and adoption in a highly matrixed global environment.

Demonstrated ability to design and measure adoption strategies, balancing compliance requirements with employee experience.

Managing and delivering key top-level communication for change in digestible fashion for cross functional partners.