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North Wind Group Human Resources Project Manager (NWS 00680) in LIVERMORE, California
Title: Human Resources Project Manager (NWS 00680)
THIS POSITION IS SHORT TERM, MAX 3 MONTH CONTRACT
North Wind Services is actively seeking individuals who can contribute to national security within the science, technology, and engineering fields as part of our supplemental labor team at vital federal research and development installations supporting the Department of Energy. NWS has an established history of contributing to the success of their customer's mission. Available employment opportunities may range from administrative and logistical support to advanced technical positions.
Qualified applicants must be a US citizen, at least 18 years of age, and able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the Department of Energy.
Successful candidates will be employees of NWS, a premier government contractor charged with employing highly motivated and well-qualified personnel who can advance the missions of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, CA. Though employed by NWS, the employee will take day-to-day direction from technical personnel employed directly by the research laboratories. Pay, benefits, Human Resource, and Employment Management functions are provided by NWS.
The Operations and Business Directorate has an opening for an HR Project Manager to work within the Human Resources Division. The successful candidate will be working with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts, to lead projects of all sizes for HR systems, functions, and operational/process improvements. The successful candidate will work closely with the leadership team and across functions to develop and implement strategies that will improve human resources business practices.
This position may require the employee to have the flexibility to work overtime, shift and/or weekends to accomplish goals. The successful candidate will be required to pass various on-site training modules to pursue work assignments.
Essential Duties
Research and plan proposed and approved projects; identify scope, scale and resources required.
Manage small, medium, and large-scale projects that may have institutional impact in support of the current and evolving business needs of HR.
Identify budget and workforce needs and prepare funding requests.
Create and manage strategic project schedules and budgets.
Plan and estimate staff required for projects, as well as other resources.
Assign and direct work of business analysts, functional team members, and technical analysts as applicable.
Lead lean project teams and fill in gaps as needed i.e., requirements identification and documentation.
Analyze and evaluate administrative operations and develop recommendations for implementation of new systems and/or procedures, document workflows and conduct gap analysis.
Utilize established project management practices, processes, and tools; provide input to new practices.
Plan for project risk and performs risk management with management and customers/clients.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Direct institutional scale projects; work under consultative direction toward strategic goals and objectives.
Manage a project portfolio management (PPM) system with other HR project managers; identify and implement process improvements.
Establish and drive project management methodologies; mentor others on how to apply these methodologies.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Advanced knowledge and understanding of project management principles, concepts, practices, standards, processes, and systems.
Experience leading small, medium, and large-scale or institutional projects demonstrating project management, business analysis and business process improvement skills.
Experience conducting business analysis and facilitating teams through various project stages (e.g., initiation, requirements sessions, design reviews).
Experience building effective multi-disciplinary, multi-directorate teams to accomplish shared goals.
Experience successfully communicating strategic large-scale project scope, objectives, benefits, risks, etc. to management.
Experience negotiating, motivating, persuading, and delegating to achieve project objectives.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills; effective interpersonal skills.
Expert knowledge of project management and comprehensive knowledge of other related disciplines.
Experience leveraging relationships to accomplish institution-wide goals and utilizing comprehensive knowledge of project management techniques to accomplish high visibility, institution-wide projects.
Demonstrated ability to communicate strategic institutional level project scope, objectives, benefits, and risks to senior management.
Desired Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Professional project management (PMP) certification.
Trained in process improvement methodology.
Knowledge of and experience with Agile project management methodologies.
Demonstrated functional and technical knowledge of HRMS applications.
Special Requirements
Pre-Placement Medical Exam: A job related pre-placement medical examination may be required.
Pre-employment drug test: External applicant(s) selected for this position will be required to pass a post offer, pre-employment drug test.
Anticipated Clearance Level: U (position will be cleared to this level). Applicants selected will be subject to a federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. In addition, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold multiple citizenships (U.S. and another country), you may be required to renounce your non-U.S. citizenship before a DOE L or Q clearance will be processed/granted.
North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave, and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline 1-208-528-8714 for assistance.
North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.