HR Project Specialist

Job Description Are you a project management wizard with a passion for Human Resources? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and love turning chaos into order? Stride is looking for an enthusiastic HR Project Manager to join our HR team! In this role, you'll be at the heart of our Human Resources operations, driving projects that enhance our employee experience and streamline our processes. If you're ready to take on exciting challenges and make a real impact, while working remotely, we want to hear from you! WHY JOIN US? Innovative Environment: Be part of Stride's forward-thinking HR team that values creativity and innovation. Growth Opportunities: We support your professional development and offer opportunities for career advancement. Impactful Work: Make a real difference by driving projects that enhance our employee experience and operational efficiency Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Lead and manage the Workday sprint process, ensuring prioritization and timely delivery of all HR and Payroll Workday enhancements Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define project scope, establish timeline, drive project decisions, and mitigate risks, while also achieving HR priorities and supporting the HR Leadership Team Coordinate resources and collateral for internal and external audit and compliance-related projects Drive the execution of tasks as defined in the project plan for recurring HR projects, such as Compensation Planning and Performance Management Oversee the management of changes to the project scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate verification techniques in order to keep the project plan accurate, updated, and reflective of authorized project changes Serve as the communication hub for HR projects, keeping all stakeholders informed and engaged on project status and updates Establish strong relationships with the HR COEs to ensure alignment on goals, resources, and timelines Develop and implement change management plans, including developing training programs, stakeholder analyses and communication planning, to support project success within the HR organization, as well as maintaining the Workday Hub with the latest Workday training and communication Document and track meeting notes, action items, and follow-up tasks for all meetings and calls, ensuring timely resolution and effective communication with relevant stakeholders Coordinate with the EPMO as needed on larger scale initiatives Required Qualifications: Three (3) years of experience in HR project management or combination of education and experience Successful project tracking and schedule compliance Ability to work across multiple job levels to achieve results Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment Consistent success in leading teams to meet aggressive deadlines Outstanding time management and organization skills Demonstrated experience in project management and change management within an HR environment Great oral and written communication skills Proficient in Office 365 and Smartsheet Ability to clear required background check Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business or related field Project Management Institute (PMI) certification such as Certified Associate Project Manager (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) Prosci Change Management Certification Knowledge of Workday a plus WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position is virtual and open to residents of the 50 states, D.C. Compensation & Benefits: Stride, Inc. considers a person's educati