Senior Level Human Resources Project Specialist Jobs

Senior level human resources project specialist jobs put experienced HR professionals in charge of shaping workforce initiatives, owning project outcomes end-to-end, and leading the cross-functional teams that deliver them. Hiring concentrates across Technology & Software, Accounting & Auditing, and Marketing & Advertising, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid openings, and employers like PIMCO, Plaid, and Jam City hiring at this level now.

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Open roles9
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerPIMCO
Top cityPalo Alto, CA
Work type50% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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People Operations Specialist
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People Operations Specialist
HG Insights
Remote
Human Resources
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Compliance & Legal
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Compensation & Benefits
Revenue Operations & Enablement
Remote (US)
None
51-200

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Vice President, People Technology and Operations
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Vice President, People Technology and Operations
Travere Therapeutics
San Diego, California
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Project Management
$285k - $385k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business

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Consulting Principal - Strategy, People & Operations - Not for Profit Sector
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Consulting Principal - Strategy, People & Operations - Not for Profit Sector
Baker Tilly Canada
Iselin, New Jersey
Business Operations
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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People Operations Manager
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People Operations Manager
Plaid
San Francisco Bay Area
Human Resources
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Project & Program Management
Compliance & Legal
Project Management
$163k - $221k/yr
On-Site
None

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People Operations & Compensation Lead
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People Operations & Compensation Lead
Arc Institute
Palo Alto, California
Human Resources
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Compensation & Benefits
$148k - $182k/yr
Hybrid
None

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Senior Level Human Resources Project Specialist Job Market

Who's Hiring

PIMCO1 open role
Plaid1 open role
Jam City1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Accounting & Auditing
  • Marketing & Advertising
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Investment & Asset Management

Senior Level Human Resources Project Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level human resources project specialist job?

Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned complex HR projects from scoping through delivery, not just contributed to them. Demonstrating experience leading cross-functional stakeholders, managing competing priorities, and translating HR strategy into measurable outcomes gives candidates a clear edge. A strong portfolio of completed initiatives and evidence of mentoring junior HR staff will strengthen your candidacy considerably.

Which companies hire senior level human resources project specialists?

Companies hiring senior level human resources project specialists right now include PIMCO, Plaid, and Jam City, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from large enterprises and mature mid-market organizations that run structured HR functions and need experienced professionals to lead multi-phase workforce projects independently.

Are there remote senior level human resources project specialist jobs?

Yes, though availability varies by employer and project scope. About 50% of senior level human resources project specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting broader flexibility in how organizations structure senior HR roles. Roles tied to onboarding, change management, or systems implementation may require more on-site presence than purely advisory or program management positions.

What makes a human resources project specialist role senior level?

Senior level roles are defined by ownership and scope rather than task execution. At this stage, professionals lead entire HR project lifecycles, make consequential decisions without close supervision, and are accountable for outcomes across departments or the full organization. Mentoring junior HR staff, shaping project methodology, and influencing HR policy at a strategic level are hallmarks that distinguish senior roles from mid-level ones.

Which industries hire the most senior level human resources project specialists?

Senior level human resources project specialist roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Accounting & Auditing, and Marketing & Advertising, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to drive demand because their scale, regulatory complexity, and ongoing workforce transformation create sustained need for experienced HR professionals who can manage large, high-stakes projects from planning through execution.