HR Project Management Specialist

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Tyson Foods

HR Project Management Specialist

in

Chicago

Illinois

Job Details:

At Tyson Foods, the safety of our team members is our top priority. For that reason, successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their 45th day of employment. Successful applicants will need to show proof of at least 1 dose of a COVID-19 vaccine on or before their start date.

SUMMARY:

The HR Project Management Specialist is responsible for overseeing major projects, providing strategic context, direction and leadership to the teams involved.  Monitor project execution plans, resource deployment and overall coordination efforts to ensure projects are completed on schedule and to budget. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead a large cross-functional team through complex HR projects and ensure project is completed on time and within budget

Build and maintain strong relationships with IT, HR leadership, Procurement, and other cross-functional partners

Track and monitor all project milestones and deliverables and regularly communicate status of program to all impacted stakeholders 

Regularly manage multiple projects at different stages

Identify all impacted stakeholders and establish communication channels and progress metrics that should be tracked 

Ensure process capability, control, and improvement by developing and implementing relevant quality assurance procedures  

Analyze project risks, costs, and benefits and make relevant recommendations to HR and IT Leadership teams 

Communicate project management standards and techniques to the appropriate project staff 

Review budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes when necessary 

Assess status report change requests and requirements documentation to ensure smooth project progression 

Conduct project postmortems and create recommendations report to identify key successful and unsuccessful project elements

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree.  Equivalent work experience to be considered in lieu of higher education. 

Experience: 4 years relevant work experience; PMP Certification preferred. Strongly prefer experience with managing complex projects that involve many stakeholders, ideally HR related projects

Computer Skills: Standard computer skills with knowledge of CMM and Six Sigma methodologies and standards. Knowledge and experience with project management tools.

Communication Skills: This position is expected to communicate recommendations and implement performance strategies across a broad range of users, stakeholders, and management.  Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills required.  Team member must be able to adapt their communication style for all levels within the organization. 

Special Skills: Strong interpersonal skills; Ability to drive improvement and integration of processes, technology, and people; Effective time management and prioritization skills; Detail oriented with focus on quality; Ability to maintain confidentiality in sensitive positions 

Supervisory: No

Travel: 5-10 domestic trips per year. 

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

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Company info

Tyson Foods, Inc.
Website : https://www.tysonfoods.com/