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Freshfields · 1 day ago

HR Project Manager

positionWashington, DC
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$100K/yr - $200K/yr
date5+ years exp

Freshfields is a major international law firm providing high-quality business law advice. The HR Project Manager will drive cross-functional HR initiatives and transformation projects, partnering with HR Business Partners and business leaders to ensure successful outcomes in organizational optimization and change management.

ConsultingLegal

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end planning and execution of HR-related projects, including org design changes, restructuring, workforce planning, and talent initiatives
Develop detailed project plans, timelines, stakeholder maps, and communications strategies
Track progress against goals, resolve issues, mitigate risks, and report on key project milestones
Support HRBPs in diagnosing organizational effectiveness and recommending improvement strategies
Partner with HRBPs and leaders to implement organizational design changes, ensuring alignment with business strategy
Design and execute change management plans to ensure smooth transitions, employee engagement, and adoption
Serve as the connective tissue between HR Business Partners and COEs (Talent Acquisition, L&D, Total Rewards, People Analytics, etc.) to deliver integrated HR services
Identify opportunities to consolidate and streamline services, processes, and policies to drive consistency and efficiency
Facilitate working sessions to ensure COE solutions meet the needs of the business and are implemented effectively
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across HR by identifying inefficiencies and implementing scalable solutions
Analyze HR metrics and employee feedback to inform project priorities and measure impact
Contribute to the development of HR strategies by providing insights and execution support

Qualification

HR OperationsOrganizational ChangeProject ManagementStakeholder ManagementHR Metrics AnalysisCommunication SkillsContinuous ImprovementChange Management PlansHR Business PartneringProject Management ToolsProblem-Solving SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
5+ years of experience in HR, project management, or business operations, with a strong HR acumen
Proven experience leading cross-functional projects in a matrixed organization
Strong knowledge of HR functions and organizational change practices
Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Asana, Microsoft Project)

Preferred

Experience working with or within HR Business Partner and COE models
Experience in fast-paced, high-growth environments or large-scale transformations

Company

Freshfields

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Freshfields is a global firm with over 280 years’ experience of anticipating change, setting new standards and shaping the future of law.
dateFounded in 1985
location
London, England, GBR
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
http://www.freshfields.com/en/global/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Boris Feldman
Head of U.S. Technology Practice
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Gil Perez
Global Chief Innovation Officer
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