HR Project Manager Job El Paso area,Texas USA,HR/Recruitment

Position Information

Hiring Department:
Office of Human Resources

Reports To:

Director of Learning and Continuous Improvement

Job Location:

On-site;
El Paso, TX

Posting End Date:
Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Hours:

40 hours per week, standard Monday
- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends

FLSA status:
Exempt

Earliest

Start Date:

10/01/2026

Salary: $70,000 annually

Required Application Materials

Resume
Cover Letter
List of three references

Position Summary

The HR Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering strategic human resources projects that enhance organizational effectiveness and employee experience. This role ensures projects are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with HR and organizational goals. The HR Project Manager collaborates with cross-functional teams, manages resources, and applies project management methodologies to implement HR initiatives such as technology upgrades, process improvements, compliance programs, and employee engagement strategies.

Key Responsibilities Project Planning & Execution – 40%

Develop project plans, timelines, and resource allocation for HR initiatives.
Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.
Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.

Process Improvement & Technology – 20%

Partner with HR leadership to identify opportunities for process optimization.
Support implementation of HR technology platforms and ensure smooth adoption.
Apply Lean or Six Sigma principles where applicable to improve efficiency.

Data & Reporting – 15%

Track project performance metrics and prepare status reports for leadership.
Use data analytics to measure project impact and inform decision-making.

Stakeholder Communication & Change Management – 15%

Facilitate communication between HR teams and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
Utilize management strategies to ensure successful implementation and employee buy‑in.

Compliance & Risk Management – 10%

Ensure projects adhere to legal and regulatory requirements.
Identify and mitigate risks associated with HR initiatives.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or closely related field

and

Experience:

Three (3) plus years of project management experience, preferably in HR or related functions.

Experience managing projects using established Project Management Office (PMO) methodologies, frameworks, including project planning, scope management, risk identification, and stakeholder communication.

Experience supporting cross-functional projects from initiation through implementation, including developing project schedules, monitoring milestones, coordinating resources and reporting project status to leadership

Preferred Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification.

Lean Six Sigma or HR certifications (SHRM-CP, PHR) a plus.

Experience in HR project management in a higher education environment managing large scale organizational change projects.

Why Pick UTEP

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP ) is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

UTEP is America’s leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three…