Project Manager- Human Resources

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Waukesha, WI, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Appliances • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
The HR Project Manager leads complex M&A-focused HR initiatives, ensuring project delivery within scope, budget, and timelines while fostering cross-functional collaboration.
Summary Generated by Built In
We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.

For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.


Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?

The HR Project Manager leads complex, cross functional initiatives that modernize and scale the HR function.  Different areas of responsibility can include leading technical execution of M&A HR Workstreams covering preclose diligence, Day1 readiness, HRIS/payroll/time systems integration, data conversion, and regulatory compliance, or supporting advancement in HR operating model, processes, analytics, and employee experience. The Project Manager orchestrates multidisciplinary teams, manages dependencies and risks, and delivers measurable outcomes aligned to enterprise priorities.

Major Responsibilities

  • Leads end‑to‑end planning, execution, and delivery of HR projects

  • Supports team to define project scope, objectives, timelines, milestones, and deliverables

  • Develops and maintains detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocations

  • Ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget

  • Monitors project health and help adjust plans to address changing priorities

  • Supports organizational change management for HR initiatives to ensure awareness, adoption, and engagement

  • Partners closely with HR leaders, Centers of Excellence (COEs), cross-functional teams and external partners

  • Tracks and reports on project progress, milestones, risks, and outcomes

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Certification / License

Work Experience

  • 5 years of project management or human resources experience

  • 3 years of experience leading cross-functional projects

  • Demonstrated success delivering projects with cross‑functional teams.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

  • Advanced problem-solving ability

  • Ability to work with a high level of confidentiality and proven ability to handle sensitive information.

  • Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills necessary to interact with staff at all levels of the organization and candidates.

  • Proficiency in MS Office applications

  • Ability to effectively lead, manage, and motivate teams, exhibit excellent coaching skills

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, prioritize tasks, and maintain consistently high standards of work

Preferred Job Requirements

Education

  • Master’s degree in Business, HR, or a related discipline.

Certification / License

  • PHR / SPHR

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certificate

  • Agile/Scrum Experience

  • Experience in M&A integration, from either the HR or business development functions

Work Experience

  • Experience implementing new HR processes and programs as either a process owner or project manager

  • Experience working as a project manager in a multi-national HR organization

  • Hands-on experience with cloud HCM (e.g. Workday, SAP, Oracle HCM, etc.)

  • HR Systems implementation experience, esp. end-to-end HCM cloud products

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

  • Familiarity with Prosci or equivalent change management methodologies

  • Demonstrated ability to leverage AI-enabled HR tools – such as talent analytics or automation platforms – to enhance workforce planning and operational efficiency.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's Degree in HR, Business, Information Systems, or related field
  • 5 years of project management or human resources experience
  • 3 years of experience leading cross-functional projects
  • PHR / SPHR certification
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certificate
  • Agile/Scrum experience
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The Company
HQ: Waukesha, Wisconsin
3,437 Employees
Year Founded: 1959

What We Do

Generac is a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world. Our purpose is to lead the evolution to a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world through our backup and prime power systems. As a company, we are committed to sustainable, cleaner energy products poised to revolutionize the 21st century electrical grid. Founded in 1959, Generac introduced the first affordable backup generator and later created the category of automatic home standby generators. Generac’s people contribute to the company’s growth and success by living our corporate values everyday - integrity, innovation, agility, teamwork, and excellence. We foster a culture that supports diversity, equity, inclusivity, and good corporate citizenship, globally. If you're interested in powering your future with Generac, visit www.generac.com/about-us/careers to find a position that fits your career goals and celebrated talents. #PoweringPossibilities #ThePowerOfGenerac

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