Senior Human Resources Project Manager-M&A

Description

Can be in any corporate hub within Huntington Bank footprint

The Senior Human Resources Project Manager provides leadership and project management expertise for complex, high‑visibility Human Resources initiatives that support enterprise people strategy and organizational effectiveness. This role leads medium to large‑scale HR projects that often span multiple business units and HR Centers of Excellence and may involve significant change management, regulatory considerations, and employee impact.

• Responsible for the coordination and tracking for the planning, development, and execution of Human Resources–led projects and mergers & acquisitions, including but not limited to:
• Merger integration, organizational design, restructuring, and workforce transformation efforts
• Workforce planning and talent management initiatives
• HR technology implementations or enhancements (e.g., HRIS, talent systems, performance management platforms)
• Compensation, benefits, rewards, and job architecture programs
• Policy, compliance, regulatory, and governance‑driven HR initiatives
• Partners with HR leaders, HR Business Partners, Centers of Excellence, Legal, Compliance, Finance, IT, and business unit leadership to define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, budgets, and success metrics.
• Develops comprehensive project plans, including resource plans, risk assessments, stakeholder analyses, communication strategies, and change management approaches.
• Assembles and leads cross‑functional project teams; establishes clear roles, responsibilities, and expectations; and ensures team members remain informed, engaged, and accountable.
• Manages project execution by monitoring progress, identifying and mitigating risks, resolving issues, implementing approved changes, and providing regular status updates to sponsors and stakeholders.
• Ensures HR project deliverables meet business needs, align with HR strategy, comply with applicable employment laws and internal controls, and support a positive employee experience.
• Leads change management and communication efforts to support adoption of HR programs and processes, addressing impacts to leaders, managers, and associates.
• Oversees vendor or consultant relationships related to HR initiatives, including scope management, performance monitoring, and deliverable acceptance.
• Maintains accurate and complete project documentation, including business cases, project charters, schedules, risk logs, and post‑implementation reviews.
• Provides leadership with data‑driven insights related to project performance, readiness, risks, and workforce impact.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Five (5) or more years of related project management experience, including experience leading complex, cross‑functional initiatives
• Five (5) or more years experience managing Human Resources or people‑focused projects, including mergers and acquisitions

• Professional certification such as PMP, PMI‑ACP, or equivalent
• Experience with HR systems, HR process redesign, or large‑scale HR transformations
• Knowledge of employment law concepts, HR governance, and compliance requirements
• Experience creating and managing project schedules using project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project)

• Proven ability to lead complex initiatives with broad organizational and employee impact
• Strong consulting, influencing, and communication skills with the ability to engage leaders at multiple levels
• High degree of professional confidence, credibility, and discretion when handling sensitive employee and organizational information
• Demonstrated ability to balance business priorities, compliance requirements, and employee experience
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Adaptable, self‑directed, and results‑oriented; able to work independently and collaboratively
• Quality‑minded, detail‑oriented, and committed to continuous improvement

Exempt Status: (Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) (No = eligible for overtime pay)

Yes

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