HR PROJECT & PROCESS MANAGER

HR PROJECT & PROCESS MANAGER

General Summary: We are searching for an HR Project & Process Manager who will provide project management support for the Shared Services HR team, lead large projects, and drive process improvements for Human Resources. The HR Project Manager & Process Manager will also develop relationships with key leaders in each of the JBS/Pilgrim’s businesses to ensure the Shared Services team is aligned and prepared for new projects being planned.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal and external cross-functional partners, including Business Unit HR, Shared Services HR, IT, HR Systems Vendors, and Finance to clearly identify, explain, and communicate their project involvement, project goals, expectations, and tasks.
• Independently lead cross-functional teams through the executional elements of projects. This is a hands-on project management role; expected to develop, track and manage detailed project (and product) level timelines and critical path schedules.
• Drive team accountability for deliverables and ensure projects meet milestones as well as project/business objectives and gain approval of project recommendations through stage gate decision forums.
• Develop and manage up-to-date timelines inclusive of the critical milestones, key interdependencies and resource constraints, applying appropriate project scheduling techniques.
• Monitor project status and execution; develop agendas, minutes, metrics, etc. for the teams.
• Maintain Project Templates, Project Dashboards and Updated Forms as defined for the project.
• Proactively identify and escalate risks and issues to relevant stakeholders, with direction and guidance, lead development and delivery of tactical and achievable mitigation and contingency planning.
• Lead or participate in process improvement initiatives, as assigned, and promote the sharing of standard methodologies.
• Develop and execute change management plans that maximize employee adoption and minimize resistance.
• This position requires up to 10% travel.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring (Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience in project management.
• 5+ years in project management preferred.
• HR knowledge and experience preferred.
• Internal JBS or Pilgrim’s knowledge highly preferred.
• Strong technical skills with project management tools (Office/Teams/SharePoint/SmartSheets).
• Experience leading large projects both in person and online.
• Advanced time management, analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excel in conflict resolution, negotiation and people management.
• Ability to work independently; strong leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal presentation skills.
• Ability to foster relationships and influence others.
• Strategic thinker with strong attention to detail.
• Experience with M&A and/or greenfield growth projects is preferred.
• PMP Certification preferred.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of $87,000 - $100,000;
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program; and
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.

 For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role. 

This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled. 

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We process, prepare, package and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members, and our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

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Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.