HR Program Director

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HR Program Director

Overview:

As part of the HR Technology, Projects and Change Management (“TPCM”) team, the HR Program Director will both lead significant HR projects and related change management, as well as lead improvement of overall project and change management capabilities across the team. This role can be remotely based anywhere within the U.S. however meetings will generally align to an east-coast time zone.

Responsibilities:

• Improve project management capabilities across TPCM

  • Continuously refine standard Project Management Workbook

  • Monitor, measure, and report on adherence to Workbook (post implementation reviews)

  • Coach and train for continuous improvement of project management capabilities across TPCM
    
    

• Establish more robust change management capabilities and process across TPCM

  • Build out change management discipline as part of Project Management Workbook

  • Monitor, measure, and report on adherence to change management components Workbook (post implementation reviews)

  • Coach and train for continuous improvement of change management capabilities across TPCM and HR
    
    

• Improve coordination and planning of project work across the portfolio

  • Evolve the current project planning process to improve project scheduling, co-ordination, and planning for the entire portfolio of TPCM efforts

  • Measure and report productivity statistics, drive for improvements
    
    

• Lead HR Projects as assigned

  • Enterprise-wide projects that span HR domain and can

    • Address complex business initiatives

    • Involve both process and technology components

    • Have a scope that is subject to change

    • Contain a high degree of risk

  • HR projects that center around a single domain and are largely technology driven

  • Small systems change orders

Key Competencies:

• Very high degree project management and change management expertise

• Ability to teach and provide expertise in a manner that motivates and improves outcomes

• Ability to influence outcomes without necessarily having direct control

• Strong attention to detail and execution

• Strategic thinking

• Champions change, constant improvement

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills

Qualifications:

• A minimum of seven years of experience in Program and/or Project management. At least two years of experience leading enterprise-wide projects with a change management component in a complex corporate environment required. Insurance and/or Financial Services experience preferred

• Some Six Sigma/PMI and/or Agile certification and demonstrated application of a high level of project management expertise required

• Formal change management training and demonstrated application of a high level of change management expertise required

• Demonstrated effective relationship and influencing skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; Workday experience a plus

• Self-motivated; able to work autonomously; excellent teamwork skills; strong focus on execution and delivery

• Bachelor’s degree and/or specialized training or equivalent work experience. Advanced degree a plus

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:

Benefits

Our company’s success is due to our employees’ dedication and passion for their work. They are our greatest asset. That’s why we are committed to offering employees and their families a comprehensive benefits package and award-winning well-being programs. By helping our employees achieve their full potential, we unlock our own. Visit https://www.thehartford.com/careers/benefits for details.

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