PMO Lead - HR & Recruiting

Overview

This opportunity is offered on behalf of a partner company based in the United States seeking a PMO Lead focused on HR and Recruiting functions. The role centers on spearheading strategic efforts to enhance HR and Talent Acquisition processes through program management, Lean transformation, and process improvements. You will collaborate with leaders across HR, Talent Acquisition, Technology, Finance, and Operations to drive initiatives that elevate employee and candidate experiences while fostering operational scalability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop robust partnerships with HR and Talent Acquisition leadership to grasp priorities, workforce objectives, challenges, and improvement areas.
• Assess, prioritize, and manage a portfolio of improvement projects based on business value, scalability, and operational needs, ensuring clear accountability and success markers.
• Lead cross-functional teams to execute projects aligned on scope, timelines, risks, and governance.
• Oversee HR and recruiting transformation programs using Lean methodologies, analyzing and redesigning workflows related to recruitment operations, onboarding, compliance, HR support, and technology optimization.
• Perform process mapping to identify bottlenecks and root causes, then implement sustainable, scalable solutions.
• Manage pilot programs, measure outcomes, and recommend actions to scale or adjust implementations.
• Define and track key performance indicators and reporting frameworks to facilitate data-driven decisions.
• Identify opportunities to automate and apply AI technologies to reduce manual tasks and enhance HR scalability.
• Establish standardized procedures, documentation, and continuous improvement frameworks across HR functions.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience leading cross-functional programs within HR Operations, Business Operations, Program Management, Consulting, or related fields.
• Expertise in Lean transformation and business process re-engineering techniques.
• Strong analytical skills to assess and redesign complex workflows and deliver measurable improvements.
• Experience with continuous improvement tools including Value Stream Mapping, A3 problem solving, 5S, Gemba walks, root cause analysis, and gap assessments.
• Proven capability to diagnose operational issues, influence stakeholders, and drive sustainable change.
• Skilled in program management aspects such as planning, governance, risk management, stakeholder communication, and tracking execution.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills enabling influence without direct authority.
• Ability to provide structure in ambiguous settings and manage competing priorities effectively.
• Familiarity with HR technologies, Talent and People Operations, or recruiting workflows is preferred.
• Experience implementing automation or AI enhancements for operational efficiency is advantageous.
• Background in staffing, consulting, professional services, or high-growth companies is a plus.
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma, Agile/ACP, PgMP, PMP, or change management methodologies (Prosci/ADKAR) is desirable.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary range from $160,000 to $200,000 annually.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employees and dependents.
• 401(k) retirement plan including company matching contributions.
• Paid vacation and parental leave.
• Volunteer leave day.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programs for counseling and coaching.
• Life insurance and business travel accident insurance coverage.
• Engagement in impactful operational transformation projects in a collaborative and innovation-driven environment.

Additional Information

This role is managed via a partner company's recruitment process, which uses AI-powered candidate matching to ensure timely and objective review. The partner company directly handles interviews and next steps.

Applicants’ data will be processed under applicable privacy regulations to evaluate candidacy and share relevant details with the hiring employer. AI tools may assist in reviewing applications, but final hiring decisions are human-led.