HR Project Manager – Benefits & LOA

Job Summary Our client is seeking an HR Project Manager to join their team! You will work in a remote capacity, ideally located in CST or EST time zone. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience leading large, enterprise HR project initiatives including benefits administration, including health/welfare plans, retirement, disability, leave of absence, spending accounts, annual enrollment, vendor administration, etc. This position is W-2 only. We do not work with third-party firms or C2C arrangements for this role. Core ResponsibilitiesLead benefits and LOA-related projects from initiation through implementation and closeout, including annual enrollment support, vendor changes, plan design updates, compliance updates, process improvements, and system enhancementsDevelop and maintain detailed project plans, milestones, timelines, RAID logs, action trackers, decision logs, stakeholder maps, implementation plans, and status reportsCoordinate cross-functional project activities with Benefits, LOA, HR Operations, Payroll, Legal, Finance, Procurement, IT, communications teams, external vendors, and call center partnersSupport project work related to health and welfare plans, disability plans, leave of absence programs, spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement and savings plans, pension plans, and employee benefit administration processesPartner with subject matter experts to ensure benefit plan rules, standard operating procedures, summary plan documents, regulatory requirements, and internal controls are considered in project planning and executionManage and monitor project risks, issues, dependencies, decisions, escalations, and change impacts; proactively recommend mitigation plans and drive resolution of open items Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)5+ years of project management experience with proven ability to lead cross-functional HR, benefits, LOA, payroll, operations, vendor, or transformation projects from planning through deliveryExperience in enterprise-level employee benefits administration, including health/welfare plans, retirement plans, disability, leave of absence, spending accounts, annual enrollment, vendor administration, or related HR operations processesStrong communication and stakeholder management skills, including ability to translate complex benefits topics into clear project updates, action plans, leadership summaries, and partner communications Work Environment Location: RemoteCandidates must be in EST/CST time zone Compensation & Benefits Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $61.00 and $88.00 per hour. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums. Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP) 401K offered About KellyMitchell At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice. Marketing Disclosure By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from KellyMitchell and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.careers.kellymitchell.com/privacy-policy [143409]