Manager Special Projects (HR)

Location: Bengaluru
Experience: 9–12 Years

Job Summary

We are looking for a strategic HR professional to lead high-impact HR transformation initiatives across the organization. The role involves driving HR projects, improving processes, implementing HR technology, enabling change management, and partnering with leadership to enhance employee experience and organizational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead end-to-end HR projects and organization-wide initiatives from planning through execution.
- Drive strategic programs related to employee engagement, talent acquisition, retention, and performance management.
- Review, redesign, and optimize HR processes to improve efficiency and align with business goals.
- Develop HR dashboards, reports, and analytics to generate actionable insights for leadership.
- Support organizational restructuring, HR due diligence for mergers & acquisitions, and change management initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with HR policies, statutory requirements, audits, and payroll-related processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to successfully deliver strategic HR initiatives.

Required Skills & Experience

- 9–12 years of experience in Human Resources.




- Minimum 4 years of experience leading organization-wide HR projects or transformation initiatives.
- Strong understanding of HR functions including Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Learning & Development, and HR Analytics.
- Experience in HR strategy, HR transformation, project/program management, or HR PMO.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with data and derive business insights.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic setting and manage ambiguity.

Preferred Background

- Experience in Management Consulting, HR Consulting, CEO's Office, CHRO's Office, HR Strategy, or HR Transformation.
- Exposure to HR technology implementation, organizational restructuring, and change management initiatives will be an added advantage.

Keywords: HR Strategy, HR Transformation, HR Projects, HR Program Management, HR PMO, HR Analytics, Change Management, Organizational Development, Employee Engagement, Talent Management, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Management, HR Technology, Organizational Restructuring, M&A;, Compliance.

📌 Manager, Special Projects (HR) (Karnataka)
🏢 Xpheno
📍 Karnataka