Senior Manager - HR Projects

Job Purpose:

This position is responsible to lead and deliver high-impact, organization-wide HR initiatives aligned to organization strategy. The role is responsible for managing end-to-end HR projects, leading a small project team, and preparing high-quality presentations and insights to management.

Key Responsibilities:

a) HR Project Leadership:

• Lead multiple strategic and operational HR projects across various areas of HR such as compensation & benefits, performance management, talent management, HR digitalization, policy harmonization, and change initiatives.
• Own end-to-end project management including scope definition, timelines, milestones, risk management, stakeholder communication, and closure.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with measurable business outcomes.

b) Stakeholder Management:

• Partner closely with CoEs and HR Business Partners to ensure timely delivery of projects
• Act as the single point of accountability for assigned HR projects

c) Executive Presentations & Insights:

• Develop concise, data-driven, and visually impactful presentations for the Chairman, CEO and Board / Executive Committees.
• Translate complex HR data and project outcomes into clear executive narratives, insights, and recommendations.

d) Governance, Tracking & Reporting:

• Establish project governance mechanisms, dashboards, and progress reviews for HR initiatives.
• Track benefits realization and ensure post-implementation review of key projects.
• Ensure documentation, process discipline, and audit readiness for all HR projects.

e) Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, frameworks, and systems through structured projects.
• Benchmark best practices and introduce innovative approaches in HR project execution.

Job Requirements:

• MBA / Post Graduate in HR, preferably from Tier 2 Colleges / B Schools
• 6 - 8 years of experience in a strategic HR role with a focus on project management or HR transformation initiatives
• Strong HR project management and execution capability
• High proficiency in PowerPoint and data interpretation (HR Metrics, Dashboards)
• Stakeholder management
• Structured thinking, problem-solving, and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Good understanding of HR concepts