Project Manager, HR

Project Manager

At STERIS, we help our customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe. Position Summary The HR Project Manager has responsibility for managing large projects tied to HR strategic initiatives and leading the change management workstream.

The projects managed may include 3-5 HR strategic initiatives, supporting the project sponsor and project lead. These initiatives may include HR operating model, Total Rewards and Talent initiatives, software implementations / upgrades, operational and organizational changes. Working cross-functionally with groups such as Finance, Operations and IT, this role has the objective of driving projects to completion, on time and under budget. This position will directly report to VP of Talent Management and HR Operations.

Requires working in the Mentor, OH office and has the option to go hybrid after 90 days pending hiring manager approval.

What You'll Do As An HR Project Manager

Project Management Lead the planning, coordinating and driving of multiple projects, varying in size and scope and complexity, with average supervision / guidance and coaching In partnership with the project sponsors, facilitate the definition of projects' charter, scope, goals and deliverables and manage all project artifacts and communications with team members Lead key projects coordinating across STERIS cross-functional and outside resources effectively defining roles and responsibilities, key milestones, and deliverables to meet timelines and targeted results Coordinate resources assigned to the effort, including defining each team member's role and responsibility Effectively apply project management methodology and enforce project standards Prepare and present reports defining project progress, problems and solutions For each unique project, develop project plans including resources, timing and dependencies Participate in webinars, training sessions, and user groups to become the STERIS expert on the project subject matter Develop scorecards and metrics for each initiative to track progress and share with HR leadership, team members and stakeholders Use Lean philosophies and methodology for process improvement. Participates in, conducts or facilitates Kaizen events when appropriate and supports the action plans that result in those events. Measure implemented solutions based on defined KPIs Change Management Document new processes and procedures Implement process, technology or organizational changes based on determined solutions Prepare and deliver all communications related to the initiative Prepare comprehensive implementation plans Ensure a smooth transition from recommendation to implementation including the preparation of performance metrics from which progress will be gauged

The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed

Required Experience : Bachelors Degree 7+ years of experience managing projects Experience in managing 2 - 3 major business projects from concept to implementation Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint Preferred Experience : Experience in Human Resources program or project management Lean experience Change Management certification PMP certification or experience using project planning tools Skills : Solid knowledge / understanding of business processes The ability to manage multiple projects at the same time is critical to the success of this role Strong influence skills