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Job TitleHR Project ManagerPosting NumberStaff 2014000979FLSALevelFull-time/ Part-timePart-timeIs this a temporary Position?No Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

Reporting to the Chief Human Resources & Deputy Chief Inclusion Officer, the HR Project Manager will be responsible for the strategic planning and execution of Human Resources implementations and projects. Driving the execution of programs designed to optimize business results and align closely with long-term goals/objectives across HR and the organization, this incumbent will serve as the leader defining project objectives and requirements, scope, and prioritization across multiple projects. Daily responsibilities will include developing detailed work plans, schedules, managing resources, identifying and monitoring risk and issues, and preparing and providing status updates. This is a part-time position, 17.5 hours weekly.
General Purpose:
The HR Project Manager is responsible for the coordination of internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects. Ensure that all projects and operations are managed well, delivered on-time and within scope.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop best practices to improve program performance including optimizing program management standards and methodologies.
• Project manages HR initiatives, driving communication with all stakeholders, ensuring project deliverables are met within timelines set.
• Provide day-to-day management and coordination of all activities pertaining to the project, including status reporting, problem resolution, and collaboration with stakeholders.
• Anticipate consequences of actions, potential problems, or opportunities for change. Sets and meets realistic deadlines. Forecasts changes and communicates current and projected issues.
• Create, maintain, and implement comprehensive project plans.
• Works with SMEs in the HR department to create, maintain and revise standard operating procedures for the HR team.
• Develops project charters/scope with clear objectives and success criteria that aligns to the HR Strategy while ensuring that all desired functionality and deliverables are properly defined and communicated.
• Prioritizes and Identifies opportunities to streamline, consolidate, eliminate or enhance processes.
• Analyze and interpret data along with providing insights to drive meaningful results.
• Schedules and facilitates project team meetings and conducts written and/or verbal presentations to department, management, and Human Resource staff.
• Promotes empowerment of the project team, ensuring that each team member is fully engaged in the project and making a meaningful contribution, while encouraging a sustainable pace with high-levels of quality.
• Accountable for defining and managing overall project scope for the life of the project.
• Facilitate effective collaboration of project contributors across our HR teams.
• Promote and support workplace diversity initiatives.
• Effectively and efficiently handles multiple and competing priorities.
• Acts as a role model by demonstrating initiative, responsibility, integrity, professionalism, and dependability.
• Create relationships built on trust, open dialogue, and transparency in order to support the team and overall Human Resources culture and mission.
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Performance of the above duties require you to be at work.

Health & Safety:
All staff has a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves, others and the environment and to prevent harm by their acts or omissions. All staff is therefore required to adhere to the University’s Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy & Procedures.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of personnel so classified

Essential Skills:

• Ability to understand, balance, and articulate both strategic and tactical planning. Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Persistent, tactful, and persuasive team and project leadership, including conflict resolution, negotiation and influencing skills
• Ability to use sound, independent reasoning and judgment to establish work priorities, and be flexible to respond to changing priorities and shifting deadlines in a fast-paced working environment
• Ability to lead and guide projects through completion.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner and collaborate effectively in teams with all levels of the organization Ability to identify and set milestones and provide clear expectations for the project team.
• Strong resource management skills. Ability to coordinate resources across multiple projects based on priority and availability.
• Ability to work directly with the HR and Technology teams to ensure successful implementation of custom solutions.
• Ability to utilize and integrate various project management frameworks and methodologies.
• Refined critical thinking skills.
• Flexible personality with the ability to deal with ambiguity and to think outside the box and provide a continuous flow of new ideas and potential improvements.
• Results-oriented. Ability to execute and carry out strategic and operational plans. Able to capitalize on new brand building opportunities, strategies and objectives.
• Knowledge of HR/payroll functionality and current trends in field.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive data and records
• Strong interpersonal skills. Able to maintain and develop top-level, internal and external relationships:
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills along with the ability to present and explain information effectively for non-technically inclined individuals.
• Strong understanding of HR systems
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities. Must have a strong ability to balance competing priorities and the flexibility to re-prioritize.
• Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Office skills required.
• Must possess a collaborative working style.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion

Minimum Qualifications:
Include Education,
Experience, and Skills

Minimal Qualifications:

• 5+ years of HR Generalist and project management experience required.
• Must have proven project management skills with past project management assignments of varying complexity and experience.

Minimal Experience:

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite inclusive of Microsoft Project required
• Process improvement and policy creating experience is a plus

Preferred Qualifications:
Include Education,
Experience, and Skills

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Project Management or related field
  *License/Certifications: PMP or SHRM or HRCI certifications highly preferred

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, bend and stoop. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Clarkson is committed to complying with the guidelines set forth under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Posting Detail Information

Close DateOpen Date06/13/2019Open Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions for this Posting

An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson University actively seeks and encourages applications from minorities, women and people with disabilities.

All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records).

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