Project Manager II - HR

About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Project Manager II to join our team. The ideal candidate will work on projects of limited scope, utilizing pre-analyzed data and exercising judgment within established procedures. This is an exciting time to join Paychex as we continue to invest in innovation, simplify client experiences, and shape the future of work.

Responsibilities

• Works on projects of limited scope where analysis of situations or data has been completed in advance of assignment.
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Builds productive inter/external working relationships.
• Manages projects through the application of standardized/foundational project management concepts that include leading and coordinating groups/resources, organizing and tracking tasks, identifying & reporting on risks or obstacles, engaging stakeholders, creating and monitoring deliverables.
• Maintains project documentation, including charter, plan, scope statement, communication plan, and deployment timeline.
• Gathers data and organizes for presentation/communication to decision-makers.
• Maintains awareness of potential/known risks or obstacles and reports for collaboration to assure response or contingency planning is put in place.
• Responsible for tracking and reporting on key metrics (i.e., deliverables, financials, duration, benefits) and communicating findings to stakeholders and leadership.
• Leads foundational project types with minimal cross-functional dependency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (Preferred).
• 2 years of experience in Project Management.
• PMP Certified (Preferred).

Pay

In the spirit of pay transparency, the starting base pay range for this position is $73,200 - $115,000 annually. Please keep in mind that this range is the base pay only and does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position. Your overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience, which may result in total compensation outside of this range.

Benefits

• Medical coverage, virtual wellness classes, and tuition reimbursement.
• 401(k) with employer match, adoption assistance, and financial assistance.
• Paid time off, company holidays, culture days, and comprehensive work-life balance programs.
• Award-winning training and development programs for ongoing learning opportunities.
• Paid time off for volunteerism and company-wide/local initiatives supporting organizations you care about.

Note: The benefits described apply to full-time employees. Benefits for part-time, contract, and intern roles may vary.