HR Project Specialist (P1-2089398-1)

Summary of Job Description:

The HR Project Specialist is responsible for leading and executing complex, cross-functional Human Resources initiatives that drive organizational effectiveness, associate experience, and business transformation. This role works closely with HR leadership, business stakeholders, and external partners to deliver high-impact projects across areas.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides end-to-end project leadership for strategic HR projects, including planning, execution, stakeholder engagement, and delivery. Projects may include but not limited to HRIS/Workday implementations, policy rollouts, compliance initiatives, workforce management, and change management programs.
• Collaborates with business partners, stakeholders and cross-functional teams to define project scope, success metrics, governance structures and alignment with broader organizational strategies. Facilitates cross-functional collaboration and ensures stakeholder buy-in throughout the project lifecycle.
• Champions the use of standardized project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid) and tools. Establishes and maintains project governance frameworks, ensuring consistent execution and reporting across initiatives.
• Develops and executes change management strategies to support adoption of new HR programs and systems. Creates communication plans, training materials, and engagement strategies to ensure smooth transitions and sustained impact.
• Establishes project dashboards, timelines, and KPIs to monitor progress and outcomes. Proactively identify project risks, dependencies, and roadblocks. Develops mitigation strategies and contingency plans to ensure successful delivery.Provides regular updates to HR leadership and executive sponsors, highlighting risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans.
• Identifies opportunities to improve project delivery processes, tools, and templates. Works on initiatives to enhance project efficiency, stakeholder engagement, and overall program maturity.

How we reward you:

• Hybrid remote schedule
• 401K with company match
• Yearly bonus opportunity*
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance *
• On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinic
• Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym memberships
• Paid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays*
• Continuous education assistance and scholarships*
• Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance*
• Bereavement leave*

*Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associates

Your background & experience:

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum five years of relevant work experience, preferably in a retail/hospitality environment
• Successful completion of initial and periodically required training
• Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.

Pay Range: P3: $90,000 - $126,500 / Annual

* Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.

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Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,300 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. Whether it's impacting our team or the communities we work in, we're proud to be an organization that embraces family values.

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