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LOCATION
El Segundo, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Senior Human Resources Project Manager
Location: El Segundo (Los Angeles) | Hybrid
Company: KARL STORZ North America (KSNA)
KARL STORZ North America is seeking a Senior Human Resources Project Manager to lead program and project management across the HR function. This role sits on the HR Leadership Team and is accountable for driving complex HR initiatives-from annual strategic priorities to high-impact, cross-functional programs-ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budget.
You will partner closely with HR leaders, Global HR, and business stakeholders to translate strategy into execution, embed disciplined project management practices, and enable continuous improvement across the HR organization.
What You'll Do
Own program and project management for all HR initiatives across KSNA, including cross-functional and global efforts
Partner with the HR Leadership Team (HRLT) to define scope, priorities, timelines, resources, and success metrics
Identify and mitigate risks, proactively escalating issues before they impact delivery
Drive execution as an HR subject matter expert, ensuring outcomes are practical, high-quality, and adopted
Establish and standardize project management cadences, tools, SOPs, and SLAs across HR
Apply change management best practices to support adoption and sustainability
Lead post-project reviews and embed learnings into HR continuous improvement efforts
Present project updates and progress in HRLT, monthly HR meetings, and executive forums
Partner with the HR Workforce Analyst to support HR scorecarding and KPI tracking
What You Bring
Required Qualifications
8+ years of project or program management experience
2+ years supporting or working within an HR function
Bachelor's degree (BS/BA required)
PMP certification or ability to obtain within 12 months
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Teams and Planner
Core Competencies
Exceptional communication and executive presence
Ability to influence across functions and senior leadership levels
Strong results orientation with a collaborative, inclusive approach
Comfort navigating ambiguity, complexity, and competing priorities
Continuous improvement mindset with strong problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
HR program management experience
Experience in global or matrixed organizations
Exposure to organizations undergoing significant change
Experience across multiple HR disciplines
MBA preferred
Advanced expertise with Microsoft tools; experience with Mural a plus
Why KARL STORZ
At KARL STORZ, you'll play a critical role in shaping how HR delivers value to the business. This is an opportunity to influence strategy, build scalable HR capabilities, and lead work that impacts employees and leaders across North America and beyond.