Sr. Project Manager, HRSS

Indianapolis, IN, United States

Job Summary

Reporting to the VP of HR Shared Services, the Senior Project Manager will lead a project, on a fixed-term basis of 1 year, to facilitate the smooth transition of HR services from THG to a divesting organization. The role involves gaining an understanding of current services, programs, processes, vendors, and systems, communicating findings between THG HR and the divesting organization, supporting the establishment of independent teams, processes, and service providers, and project managing the myriad activities required inside THG HR to successfully unwind the divesting organization. This position is critical for ensuring clarity and efficiency during the divestiture process between THG HR and the divesting organization.

*This is a fixed- term position, expected to be active through the end of 2024 or upon project completion*

*This position is expected to be remote, with frequent travel into the Indianapolis, IN area.*

Essential Job Functions

Using existing knowledge about the operational aspects of HR, gathers and documents the current services, programs, vendors, and systems provided by THG HR to divesting organization

Communicates and facilitates alignment between THG HR and the divesting organization on services to continue via the temporary services agreement (TSA) as well as those that may be contracted for a longer term

Acts as hub for THG HR as divesting organization works to set up its own services and for THG HR's separation of the divesting organization

Manages decision making related to TSA and divesting organization's independent set up

Manages all activities associated with the TSA and unwinding of divesting organization

Communicates progress

Works across THG HR, the divesting organization, and Unlocking Potential project managers to prioritize and sequence activities for optimal resource utilization

Understands and aligns project goals in step with the macro project currently underway to implement a new HCM

Keeps the TSA Coordinator informed of key decisions and progress; assigns and manages any activities assigned by TSA Coordinator

Identifies and develops trusted adviser relationships with project and program partners, sponsors, and stakeholders

Plays a key role in stakeholder and change management

Demonstrates a functional acumen to support how solutions will address project and enterprise goals while maintaining alignment with industry best practices

Demonstrates an acumen to understand interdependencies among HRSS systems, process, and sub-functional units and what will be required by the divesting organization to have ownership of

Evaluates current and future state parallels and differences and communicates with both HRSS and the divesting company the critical requirements to shift responsibility

Provides management for project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones

Establishes practices, templates, policies, tools, and partnerships to enable enterprise-wide success

Monitors, tracks, and controls outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, dependencies, and critical path deliverables

Defines and delivers status reporting\/progress reports regarding overall budget, project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and issues

Defines and reports on project success criteria results, metrics, etc.

Prepares estimates and detailed project plans for all phases of the project

Develops and delivers appropriate content, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations to various audiences, including project team, sponsors, key stakeholders, and executive leadership

Participates and\/or drives feasibility studies, vendor selections, and proposals for evaluation by appropriate key stakeholders, as needed

Partners with leadership to procure adequate resources to achieve project objectives in planned timeframes

Develops SOWs, RFPs, etc. for requested goods and services, as needed

Engages with external vendors, as needed

In alignment with the strategy and priorities, makes decisions on behalf of the sponsor

Maintains confidentiality and the highest degree of integrity

Exhibits behaviors in alignment with THG's organizational cultures and values

Requirements

About The Heritage Group

5+ years in HR operations

Bachelor's degree; MBA a plus

5+ years in strategic Project Management and utilizing PM tools

Demonstrated experience understanding interdependencies between technology, HR operations, and business needs

Authority, gravitas, executive presence

Stakeholder and change management skills

5+ years directly or indirectly managing people

Comfortable engaging with the granular details and work while being naturally curious, seeking to understand Relevant Skills

Excellent fact-based decision making

Excellent communications

Excellent presentation and negotiation skills

The Heritage Group is a privately held portfolio of companies focused on creating long-term value by building world-class businesses. Under four generations of family ownership, we employ thousands of people around the world, with operations across North America, Europe, and China, in the core industries of Environmental and Remediation, Specialty Chemicals and Fuel Products, and Construction and Materials. Driven by innovation and research, our in-house R&D team, Heritage Research Group, specializes in helping our diverse set of companies evolve and adapt to a changing marketplace by providing cutting-edge solutions and exploring new opportunities in its state-of-the-art facility. And while acquisitions, partnerships, internal expansion, and startups may be our cornerstone, we're a family company at heart, aiming to build long-term relationships with our customers, vendors, and partners so that we can turn big challenges into even bigger opportunities to make a difference in the world.

The Heritage Group welcomes the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of all to work together to accomplish our go

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