HR Project Manager | Hybrid NY

Description and Requirements

Healthfirst seeks an HR Project Manager (PM) to translate HR's strategic priorities into actionable plans that drive execution, accountability, and measurable progress. Reporting to the Director of HR Program Management, this role enables HR's operating plan and Employee Experience Strategy through disciplined project management, structured planning, and operational excellence. The PM leads enterprise HR initiatives across domains such as HR technology, knowledge management & process documentation, and the HR operating rhythm. This includes managing program planning cycles, coordinating cross-functional workstreams, sequencing dependencies, and ensuring initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to strategic objectives. The PM also manages HR vendor contracts and renewals while supporting governance and HR portfolio reporting. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and collaborative, with strong project management, process, and influence skills. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn the inner workings of HR while shaping how the function operates, scales, and delivers value to the enterprise.

This is a hybrid position which consists of reporting to our 100 Church Street, NYC office 3 days per week (Tues/Wed/Thurs).

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads the program planning process for HR initiatives, creating detailed work plans, timelines, and deliverables
• Translates HR strategic priorities into actionable project and program plans
• Manages multiple concurrent HR projects, ensuring alignment, dependencies, and milestones are tracked
• Establishes and maintains program management standards, templates, and reporting mechanisms
• Monitors execution progress, provides regular status updates, and escalates risks/issues as needed
• Coordinates across HR teams and COEs to align resources and schedule
• Partners with Finance, IT, and other business functions to support HR program execution
• Tracks and reports on success and performance metrics for program delivery
• Drives consistent project management practices across HR, fostering discipline and accountability
• Supports change management and provides consistent and clear communication among all people engaged in the project
• Cultivates an environment of trust, complete transparency, and information sharing
• Continuously looks for ways to improve operational efficiency
• Provides operational and some administrative assistance to program or project leads and SMEs

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Must have strong knowledge of program/project management methodologies, tools and technology
• Must have experience managing complex programs or projects with timely delivery and minimal errors
• Demonstrated ability to build trusting and influential relationships at all levels of leadership
• Extraordinarily concise, clear, written, and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to increase process efficiency
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks

• Certifications such as PMP, Six Sigma, or Lean
• Some experience or education in Human Resources or a related field
• Advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge