HR/Benefits Project Manager

Overview:

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Contractor to support two high-priority HR/Benefits initiatives requiring immediate attention. This individual will play a key role in ensuring compliance, accuracy, and effective project delivery across multiple locations and complex benefit structures.

Key Initiatives:

1. Living Wage Ordinances Compliance

• Support implementation of Living Wage Ordinances in several cities, including Philadelphia (PHL) and Los Angeles (LAX).

• Track and maintain compliance with minimum total compensation thresholds for airport workers.

• Monitor individual benefit elections, wage adjustments, and compensation changes across multiple sites.

• Partner with internal teams to ensure accurate reporting and documentation.

2. Tiered Life Insurance Program for Pilots

• Support the launch of a new tiered life insurance program during the upcoming Annual Enrollment (AE) period.

• Coordinate setup, system configuration, and communication activities related to implementation.

• Serve as administrative lead for project tracking, documentation, and issue resolution.

• Ensure employee communications and data integrations are delivered on schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Track compliance and monitor data accuracy across multiple workstreams.

• Maintain and update project documentation, including trackers, issue logs, and reporting templates.

• Manage timelines and deliverables to support HR/Benefits, Payroll, and Compliance teams.

• Facilitate cross-functional meetings and ensure timely follow-ups on action items.

• Analyze data to support compliance audits and program performance tracking.

• Assist with vendor coordination, employee communication, and testing for Annual Enrollment activities.

• Support administrative processes tied to benefits and wage adjustments.

Top Skillsets & Qualifications:

• Strong Project Management experience, ideally within HR, Benefits, or Compliance environments.

• Analytical and data-focused mindset with the ability to assess, interpret, and validate information.

• High attention to detail and accuracy in tracking and documentation.

• Experience with Annual Enrollment or benefit administration cycles.

• Self-starter with strong initiative and ability to work independently.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills; comfortable engaging with internal and external stakeholders.

• Experience facilitating meetings, maintaining project plans, and tracking milestones.

• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, Asana, or similar).

• Strong technical aptitude, including Excel and HRIS/Benefits systems.

• Familiarity with HR, benefits, and compliance programs preferred.

• Experience supporting data migrations and performing data validation a plus.