Unissant ยท 3 weeks ago
Senior Human Resources Project Manager
Herndon, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expUnissant, Inc. delivers innovative capabilities to the agencies that keep our nation healthy and safe. They are seeking a Senior Human Resources Project Manager to lead strategic and operational initiatives within the Human Resources function, ensuring project delivery aligns with federal contracting requirements and enhances HR processes and systems.
Health CareInformation ServicesInformation Technology
Hiring Manager
Abdul Kassie
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end delivery of HR projects such as HRIS implementations or upgrades, process redesign, policy harmonization, talent initiatives, and compliance projects
Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, resource plans, and success criteria in alignment with HR and organizational strategy
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, risk and issue logs, and communication plans; monitor progress and adjust as needed to keep projects on track
Facilitate project meetings, status reviews, and decision-making sessions with HR leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests; escalate critical items with recommended options and solutions
Track project budget, benefits, and performance metrics as appropriate, ensuring visibility into cost, timing, and outcomes
Ensure project outcomes are documented, measured KPIs, adoption, ROI where applicable, and transitioned successfully into ongoing HR operations
Partner with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, IT, Finance, and Compliance to design and implement practical, scalable HR solutions
Prepare and deliver stakeholder communications, including executive updates, status reports, dashboards, and change-impact summaries
Design and support change management activities such as training, user guides, FAQs, town halls, and targeted communication campaigns to promote adoption of new processes and tools
Engage end users and HR to gather requirements, validate designs, run pilots, and incorporate feedback into project deliverables
Build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels to drive decisions and adoption
Lead process mapping and improvement efforts across HR areas such as onboarding, performance management, learning, benefits, and employee data management
Coordinate HR system changes in partnership with IT/HRIS teams, including requirements definition, configuration support, testing, and deployment activities
Draft or refine HR procedures and supporting documentation as part of project deliverables, ensuring alignment with existing policies and legal requirements
Ensure HR projects incorporate and clearly document applicable government contracting and regulatory requirements
Develop and maintain project documentation and standard operating procedures that support audit readiness and regulatory expectations
Coordinate with external vendors and consultants involved in HR technology, benefits, or specialized HR projects
Define vendor scope, deliverables, timelines, and success criteria; monitor performance and address issues to ensure high-quality outcomes
Support HR leadership in prioritizing initiatives, sequencing projects, and balancing workload with available resources and budget
Qualification
Required
7+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources, HR project management, or closely related roles
Demonstrated experience leading complex, multi-phase HR projects (such as HRIS implementation, process standardization, policy rollouts, or talent programs) from concept through stabilization
Experience working in a government contracting or similarly regulated environment, with exposure to federal contracting requirements and related HR compliance
Proven success managing cross-functional stakeholder groups and driving initiatives through to adoption and sustained use
Strong project management skills, including planning, prioritization, risk and issue management, and coordination across multiple concurrent initiatives
Solid understanding of core HR disciplines (HR operations, talent acquisition, performance management, compensation/benefits, and HRIS)
Ability to translate business and compliance requirements into practical HR processes, technology requirements, and implementation plans
Strong analytical skills: able to interpret HR and project data, identify trends, and make data-informed recommendations
Strong stakeholder influence skills; able to build trust and drive alignment across HR, IT, Finance, and operational leadership
High attention to detail, organization, and follow-through, with a consistent track record of meeting deadlines and producing high-quality deliverables
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Project Management, Information Systems, or a related field is required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex information and recommendations to leadership in a clear, concise manner
Preferred
Advanced degree or graduate certificate in HR, Project Management, or Organizational Development preferred
Preferred certifications - Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/SAFe)
Company
Unissant
Unissant is an information technology company offering health IT services.
51-200 employees
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Growth StageLeadership Team
Sumeet Shrivastava
President and CEO
Robert Deegan
CFO
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