HR Associate

PE Global are recruiting for a HR Project Manager for a role based in Dublin CC. This is an initial 10-month contract role. Hybrid working options.

Summary: The Project Manager, HR Operations will have primary responsibility for partnering with HR Operations leadership on global projects and establishing an operational excellence mindset within the Global HR function. This position is responsible for defining, planning, and driving the team activities necessary to reach project objectives including the internal coordination of tasks with a project plan and ensuring that all tasks are completed on time and within budget.

Specifically, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced HR Project Manager to lead the design and implementation of Time and Absence modules into Workday across multiple locations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HR project management, extensive experience with Workday, and a proven track record of successfully managing complex HR system implementations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with HR and key Stakeholders on projects that support business and functional strategic objectives (project types include, but not limited to, People, Process and/or Technology).
• Develop project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet business needs and requirements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders in identifying strategic areas of opportunity to improve operational efficiency, customer experience or cost.
• Create processes, tools and templates for the identification, execution, and successful handoff of projects within the HR function.
• Provide regular project updates through a close working relationship with HR Operations and stakeholders.
• Skilful delivery with an eye to strong change management for various personas, including employees, contingent workers, people managers, etc.
• Coordinate the elements and document the progress of day-to-day project implementation through our standard processes and corresponding project plan. Provide regular implementation status updates to management.
• Follow and apply the established methodologies and standards for project management and problem-solving techniques.
• Support activities relating to HR Systems (i.e., HCMs, Workday, Oracle, Beeline, etc.) upgrades and new implementations, to include data gathering, input, testing, trainings, customer validation, and other support as needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned or requested.
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll and IT, and other departments to support the gathering of requirements and ensure alignment with business needs.
• Support the design, configuration, and testing of Time and Absence modules in Workday.
• Work closely with Workday/Implementation consultants and vendors to ensure best practices and optimal solutions are implemented.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or related discipline required.
• 10+ years relevant experience with 5+ years of experience in a Project Management role preferred
• Prior experience in applying these techniques within an HR function is highly preferred.
• Project Management Certification (PMP) Required.
• Experience with Workday preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, Visio
• Knowledge and application of project management techniques and tools.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to develop solutions to unusually complex problems that impact business outcomes.
• Understanding, application, and deployment of various problem-solving techniques and/or Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence methodologies.
• Proven ability to influence and communicate across multiple levels and regions of a global organization.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships across the business with various stakeholder groups.
• Working knowledge of change management strategies and tools.
• Ability to be flexible, follow tight deadlines, independently organize, and prioritize work.
• Ability to interact with all levels in an organization including executive management.

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.

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***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland***