Remote Human Resources Manager Jobs
Remote Human Resources Manager jobs are in active demand across the U.S., with remote-first firms, distributed tech companies, and multi-state organizations hiring HR managers to lead people operations without a central office. Employers hiring remotely right now include a la C.A.R.T.E. Solutions, Saint-Gobain, and Maximus. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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About Our Company
We’re a diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of year-end 2024. Our team of 22,000 people across 19 countries, serves more than 3.5 million individual, small business and institutional clients. We are a longstanding leader in financial planning and advice, a global asset manager and an insurer. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our unique businesses – Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities. Here, we foster meaningful careers, invest in the future, and make a difference for clients, institutions and communities around the world.
Job Description
Ameriprise Financial is seeking an experienced HR Project Manager to lead the execution of strategic Human Resources initiatives. This role partners closely with HR leaders, Centers of Excellence, HR Operations, Technology teams, and other cross-functional stakeholders to deliver complex projects from planning through implementation, ensuring business outcomes are achieved on time and with high quality.Successful candidates will have a proven track record leading complex HR-focused initiatives and system implementations, driving cross-functional execution, navigating ambiguity, and influencing stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
This is a highly execution-oriented role requiring a hands-on project leader who can drive workstreams, manage dependencies, remove roadblocks, and hold stakeholders accountable for deliverables. The ideal candidate combines strong project management discipline with an understanding of HR processes, technology and functions, enabling them to successfully lead initiatives across areas such as Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Compensation, Benefits, Employee Experience, HR Operations, and HR Technology.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the end-to-end execution of strategic Human Resources initiatives, including planning, stakeholder alignment, implementation, testing, deployment, and post-implementation support.
Partner closely with HR leaders, HR Centers of Excellence, HR Business Partners, HR Operations, Technology teams, and vendors to define project objectives, scope, success measures, and delivery plans.
Drive execution across multiple workstreams, ensuring deliverables are completed on time, dependencies are managed, and risks are proactively identified and addressed.
Facilitate project meetings, working sessions, and decision-making forums while holding stakeholders accountable for commitments and action items.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, resource needs, and status reporting using established project management methodologies and tools.
Lead the implementation of HR-related initiatives such as HR technology implementations, operating model changes, organizational effectiveness programs, process improvements, regulatory projects, and employee experience improvements.
Coordinate cross-functional teams and resources to ensure successful delivery of project objectives and achievement of desired business outcomes.
Manage project communications with sponsors and stakeholders, providing clear visibility into progress, risks, decisions, dependencies, and escalations.
Identify change impacts and partner with business leaders to support organizational readiness, adoption, training, and communication activities.
Monitor project financials, scope changes, risks, issues, assumptions, and key decisions while ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
Establish and track project success metrics and business outcomes, ensuring benefits are realized following implementation.
Continuously identify opportunities to improve HR Project Office processes, project team experiences, and project delivery effectiveness.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
5-7 years of experience leading medium to large-scale projects and system implementations from planning through implementation, preferably within Human Resources, HR Operations, or HR Technology functions.
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional programs and driving execution across multiple stakeholders, teams, and workstreams.
Experience delivering HR-related projects such as process improvements, operating model changes, organizational initiatives, HR technology implementations, regulatory/compliance initiatives, or employee experience programs.
Strong project management skills, including project planning, resource management, risk management, issue resolution, change control, and stakeholder communications.
Proven ability to influence without direct authority, drive accountability, and lead teams through ambiguity to achieve project objectives.
Experience partnering with business leaders, technology teams, and external vendors to successfully deliver business outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into executable project plans and drive initiatives through completion.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including facilitation, presentation, and executive-level communication.
Experience using project management methodologies and tools to manage project lifecycle activities.
Results-oriented with a demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities and deliver projects on schedule.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience leading projects within Human Resources functions such as Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Compensation, Benefits, Learning & Development, Workforce Planning, Employee Experience, or HR Operations.
Experience supporting or implementing HR technologies including Workday, ServiceNow HRSD, Cornerstone, Paradox, or similar platforms.
Experience leading HR transformation, M&A/organizational change, or business process improvement initiatives.
Experience within the financial services, insurance, wealth management, or highly regulated industries.
PMP, Agile, Prosci, or other project/change management certifications
In-Office Collaboration
We are a client-centric, relationship-based business. Working together, in-person, is foundational to how we achieve results. By fostering a culture of face-to-face collaboration, idea sharing, productivity and personal connection, we deliver for our stakeholders — clients, advisors, employees and shareholders. Our employees work in the office at least four (4) days per week, with flexibility to work from home one (1) day per week. Some roles may require additional in-office time or different in-office expectations, and specific requirements will be discussed during the hiring process.
Visa Sponsorship
Applicants must have a valid work authorization that does not now, or in the future, require visa sponsorship for employment in the United States (e.g., H-1B, F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, TN).
Base Pay Salary
The estimated base salary for this role is $93,400- $128,400/year. We have a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy. Your initial total compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographical work location. In addition, most of our roles are eligible for variable pay in the form of bonus, commissions, and/or long-term incentives depending on the role. We also have a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being, including but not limited to vacation time, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental and life insurances.Full-Time/Part-Time
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Job Family Group
Line of Business
Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, disability status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.
About Our Company
We’re a diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of year-end 2024. Our team of 22,000 people across 19 countries, serves more than 3.5 million individual, small business and institutional clients. We are a longstanding leader in financial planning and advice, a global asset manager and an insurer. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our unique businesses – Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities. Here, we foster meaningful careers, invest in the future, and make a difference for clients, institutions and communities around the world.
Job Description
Ameriprise Financial is seeking an experienced HR Project Manager to lead the execution of strategic Human Resources initiatives. This role partners closely with HR leaders, Centers of Excellence, HR Operations, Technology teams, and other cross-functional stakeholders to deliver complex projects from planning through implementation, ensuring business outcomes are achieved on time and with high quality.Successful candidates will have a proven track record leading complex HR-focused initiatives and system implementations, driving cross-functional execution, navigating ambiguity, and influencing stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
This is a highly execution-oriented role requiring a hands-on project leader who can drive workstreams, manage dependencies, remove roadblocks, and hold stakeholders accountable for deliverables. The ideal candidate combines strong project management discipline with an understanding of HR processes, technology and functions, enabling them to successfully lead initiatives across areas such as Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Compensation, Benefits, Employee Experience, HR Operations, and HR Technology.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the end-to-end execution of strategic Human Resources initiatives, including planning, stakeholder alignment, implementation, testing, deployment, and post-implementation support.
Partner closely with HR leaders, HR Centers of Excellence, HR Business Partners, HR Operations, Technology teams, and vendors to define project objectives, scope, success measures, and delivery plans.
Drive execution across multiple workstreams, ensuring deliverables are completed on time, dependencies are managed, and risks are proactively identified and addressed.
Facilitate project meetings, working sessions, and decision-making forums while holding stakeholders accountable for commitments and action items.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, resource needs, and status reporting using established project management methodologies and tools.
Lead the implementation of HR-related initiatives such as HR technology implementations, operating model changes, organizational effectiveness programs, process improvements, regulatory projects, and employee experience improvements.
Coordinate cross-functional teams and resources to ensure successful delivery of project objectives and achievement of desired business outcomes.
Manage project communications with sponsors and stakeholders, providing clear visibility into progress, risks, decisions, dependencies, and escalations.
Identify change impacts and partner with business leaders to support organizational readiness, adoption, training, and communication activities.
Monitor project financials, scope changes, risks, issues, assumptions, and key decisions while ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
Establish and track project success metrics and business outcomes, ensuring benefits are realized following implementation.
Continuously identify opportunities to improve HR Project Office processes, project team experiences, and project delivery effectiveness.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
5-7 years of experience leading medium to large-scale projects and system implementations from planning through implementation, preferably within Human Resources, HR Operations, or HR Technology functions.
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional programs and driving execution across multiple stakeholders, teams, and workstreams.
Experience delivering HR-related projects such as process improvements, operating model changes, organizational initiatives, HR technology implementations, regulatory/compliance initiatives, or employee experience programs.
Strong project management skills, including project planning, resource management, risk management, issue resolution, change control, and stakeholder communications.
Proven ability to influence without direct authority, drive accountability, and lead teams through ambiguity to achieve project objectives.
Experience partnering with business leaders, technology teams, and external vendors to successfully deliver business outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into executable project plans and drive initiatives through completion.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including facilitation, presentation, and executive-level communication.
Experience using project management methodologies and tools to manage project lifecycle activities.
Results-oriented with a demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities and deliver projects on schedule.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience leading projects within Human Resources functions such as Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Compensation, Benefits, Learning & Development, Workforce Planning, Employee Experience, or HR Operations.
Experience supporting or implementing HR technologies including Workday, ServiceNow HRSD, Cornerstone, Paradox, or similar platforms.
Experience leading HR transformation, M&A/organizational change, or business process improvement initiatives.
Experience within the financial services, insurance, wealth management, or highly regulated industries.
PMP, Agile, Prosci, or other project/change management certifications
In-Office Collaboration
We are a client-centric, relationship-based business. Working together, in-person, is foundational to how we achieve results. By fostering a culture of face-to-face collaboration, idea sharing, productivity and personal connection, we deliver for our stakeholders — clients, advisors, employees and shareholders. Our employees work in the office at least four (4) days per week, with flexibility to work from home one (1) day per week. Some roles may require additional in-office time or different in-office expectations, and specific requirements will be discussed during the hiring process.
Visa Sponsorship
Applicants must have a valid work authorization that does not now, or in the future, require visa sponsorship for employment in the United States (e.g., H-1B, F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, TN).
Base Pay Salary
The estimated base salary for this role is $93,400- $128,400/year. We have a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy. Your initial total compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographical work location. In addition, most of our roles are eligible for variable pay in the form of bonus, commissions, and/or long-term incentives depending on the role. We also have a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being, including but not limited to vacation time, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental and life insurances.Full-Time/Part-Time
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Job Family Group
Line of Business
Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, disability status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Technology & Software
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote human resources manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
- Three to seven years of progressive HR generalist or HR management experience
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred or required
- Demonstrated experience with HRIS platforms such as Workday, ADP, or BambooHR
- Working knowledge of federal and state employment law including FMLA, ADA, and Title VII
- Experience managing full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, and employee relations investigations
Tips for Your Remote Human Resources Manager Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote human resources manager openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience and apply directly without sorting through unrelated listings.
Show your async communication skills
Remote HR managers run investigations, deliver sensitive feedback, and coordinate benefits questions entirely in writing. Include concrete examples in your resume of resolving employee issues through written channels, documenting policy decisions, or managing onboarding through digital tools.
Highlight HRIS and remote-work tooling
Remote employers want HR managers who are already fluent in platforms like Workday, BambooHR, Rippling, or similar HRIS systems. Name the specific tools you've used and the processes you managed in them, whether that's onboarding workflows, performance cycles, or multi-state payroll coordination.
Prepare for distributed-team interview scenarios
Remote HR interviews frequently include scenario questions about managing conflict across time zones, maintaining culture on a distributed team, and handling compliance in multiple states. Prepare specific examples from past roles that show how you handled these situations without being physically present.
Remote Human Resources Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote human resources manager job?
Target companies that already operate with distributed or fully remote teams, since they have established HR infrastructure for remote work and know how to onboard remote HR managers. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, async written communication, and experience managing employee relations across time zones. Demonstrating comfort with HRIS platforms, digital onboarding tools, and virtual culture-building gives your application a real edge.
Which companies hire remote human resources managers?
Employers currently hiring remote human resources managers include a la C.A.R.T.E. Solutions, Saint-Gobain, and Maximus, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Remote-first technology companies, distributed SaaS businesses, and large healthcare and financial services organizations with multi-state workforces are among the most consistent remote hirers for this role.
Can you get a remote human resources manager job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level HR manager roles are harder to land because employers expect you to troubleshoot employee issues and coordinate compliance with minimal supervision from day one. Smaller remote-first startups and nonprofits are the most likely to consider candidates with limited formal experience. Showing hands-on work through HR coordinator roles, volunteer people-ops projects, or a relevant certification like SHRM-CP can open the door.
Do you need a degree for remote human resources manager jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers prioritize demonstrated HR experience, working knowledge of employment law, and proficiency with HRIS systems over a specific degree. A bachelor's in human resources, business, or a related field is common and can strengthen your candidacy, but candidates who can show measurable results in recruiting, retention, or compliance often compete successfully without one.
Which industries hire the most remote human resources managers?
The sectors hiring the most remote human resources managers are Manufacturing, Technology & Software, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These industries tend to run distributed teams across multiple states and need HR managers who can handle compliance, culture, and employee relations entirely through digital channels.
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