HR Project Manager (Hybrid)

We are hiring for a hybrid HR Project Manager role with a leading biopharmaceutical company based in Irvine, CA. Hybrid schedule: 3 days in office, 2 days remote (fully remote work will be considered).

About the Role

This is a multi-focus HR leadership role responsible for building and driving strategy and execution across two core areas: People Systems (HRIS) and People Operations. This role plays a critical part in enabling scale by ensuring our systems, processes, and employee lifecycle experiences are efficient, compliant, and aligned with business objectives.

Responsibilities

People Systems (HRIS)

• Own the strategy, roadmap, and governance of HR systems, ensuring alignment with business needs and future growth.
• Lead implementation, optimization, and integration of HR technologies, partnering closely with IT and external vendors.
• Ensure data integrity, system security, and compliance across all platforms.
• Develop and enhance reporting and analytics capabilities to support data-driven decision making.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies to improve scalability, automation, and employee experience.

People Operations & Onboarding

• Oversee core People Operations processes including onboarding, offboarding, employee data management, and lifecycle transactions.
• Design and implement scalable, efficient, and compliant processes that enhance the employee experience.
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulatory requirements.
• Establish and maintain standard operating procedures and documentation across People Operations.
• Lead the design and delivery of a best-in-class onboarding experience that drives early engagement and productivity.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partners, and hiring managers to ensure seamless new hire integration.
• Partner with Finance and Total Rewards to support processing of new hire and employee stock grants, ensuring accurate data entry, timely approvals, and compliance with company equity plan guidelines.
• Own employee safety programs and compliance tracking, including WVPP and behavioral risk management activities, training, investigations, and documentation under the IIPP.

Process Optimization & Automation

• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate HR processes through systems and technology.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase operational efficiency and reduce manual work.
• Implement scalable solutions that support organizational growth and evolving business needs.

Data, Reporting, AI & Compliance

• Develop and maintain HR dashboards, metrics, and reporting frameworks.
• Leverage advanced analytics and emerging AI capabilities to generate predictive insights (e.g., attrition risk, workforce planning, hiring efficiency) and enhance decision-making.
• Partner with IT and Data teams to evaluate, implement, and govern AI-enabled tools within HR systems, ensuring ethical use, data privacy, and compliance.
• Identify opportunities to automate reporting, workflows, and employee interactions through AI and intelligent automation.
• Ensure accuracy, accessibility, and governance of people data.
• Support audits, compliance reporting, and regulatory requirements in partnership with Legal and Finance.

Project Management & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Lead cross-functional projects involving HR systems, processes, and transformation initiatives.
• Apply strong project management and change management methodologies to ensure successful execution.
• Partner with IT, Finance, Legal, and business leaders to align priorities, timelines, and deliverables.
• Develop and implement change initiatives that drive organizational effectiveness and adoption.

Requirements

• 10+ years of HR and Project Management experience.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remote).
• Office amenities including a courtyard, table tennis, snacks, drinks, and occasional catered meals.
• Strong company culture with values of commitment to patients, empowerment to champion innovation, and teamwork to amplify impact.