Project Manager, Human Resources

20600 Emerald Parkway, Cleveland, Ohio 44135 United States of America

Why Oatey?

Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries, with a commitment to delivering quality, building trust and improving lives. Today, Oatey operates a comprehensive manufacturing and distribution network comprised of industry leading family of companies: Oatey, Cherne, Keeney, Quick Drain, Hercules, Dearborn, Oatey Canada, William H. Harvey, Masters, Contact, Belanger, Lansas, and Durgo.

At Oatey, we're doing big things — and by joining us, you'll have the chance to do big things too. You can build a strong career in an innovative, inclusive, high-performance environment, with the confidence that your company cares — about you, our customers and our world. Ready to make an impact in a place where you matter?

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Position Summary:
The Project Manager, Human Resources is a strategic individual contributor responsible for leading high-priority, cross-functional HR initiatives from concept through implementation and sustained adoption. Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, this role partners across Human Resources and the business to translate priorities into structured project plans, align stakeholders, manage risks and dependencies, and deliver measurable outcomes. The Project Manager also partners directly with the CHRO to advance Oatey’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) strategy and execution, translating priorities into initiatives and embedding inclusion across talent, culture, engagement, and the associate experience. This role applies strong project management, change leadership, communication, analytical thinking, and continuous improvement capabilities, using workforce data and insights to inform decisions, evaluate effectiveness, and strengthen outcomes.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex, cross-functional HR projects from initiation through implementation and closeout, establishing clear scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, owners, resources, dependencies, risks, and success measures.

• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, status updates, decision logs, and risk and issue tracking; manage multiple concurrent initiatives, maintain visibility into interdependencies, and proactively escalate barriers and recommend solutions.

• Partner with the Chief Human Resources Officer and HR leadership team to translate enterprise and HR priorities into actionable project roadmaps, sequencing, governance, and measurable outcomes.

• Partner directly with the Chief Human Resources Officer to advance Oatey’s DE&I strategy, translating priorities into initiatives, workplans, communications, metrics, and sustainable practices.

• Coordinate DE&I initiatives across talent, learning, engagement, culture, and the associate experience, in partnership with HR, business leaders, and external partners as appropriate.

• Establish and monitor project and DE&I measures; analyze workforce trends and program effectiveness, identify gaps, and translate findings into actionable recommendations for HR leadership.
• Facilitate project meetings, workshops, and stakeholder discussions; clarify decisions, ownership, and next steps, build alignment, and drive follow-through on commitments.

• Lead change management and adoption activities for HR initiatives, including stakeholder impact assessment, communication planning, readiness, training coordination in partnership with the Director, Organizational Development, implementation support, and post-launch reinforcement.

• Partner with HR functional teams on projects spanning the full spectrum of HR functions, policy and process improvement, organizational effectiveness, and other strategic priorities.

• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, automate, or redesign HR processes and tools; lead continuous improvement efforts that improve efficiency, consistency, and the associate experience.

• Develop concise, executive-ready presentations, status reports, decision materials, and recommendations that communicate progress, risks, insights, and required actions.

• Coordinate with external consultants, vendors, and partners when applicable, ensuring deliverables, timelines, roles, and expectations are clear and work remains aligned with project objectives.

• Maintain appropriate confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when working with sensitive associate, organizational, and workforce information.

• Perform other HR projects and responsibilities as assigned in support of enterprise and Human Resources priorities.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources, project or program management, organizational effectiveness, change management, HR operations, DE&I, or a related field, including demonstrated responsibility for leading cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders.

• Demonstrated success managing multiple initiatives through the full project lifecycle and delivering against milestones, scope, stakeholder expectations, and measurable outcomes.

• Strong project management capability, including planning, governance, prioritization, stakeholder management, risk and issue management, dependencies, implementation, and measurement of outcomes.

• Experience translating strategy and business priorities into practical workplans, operating rhythms, communications, measures, and sustainable processes.

• Experience supporting or leading DE&I, culture, associate experience, talent, or organizational effectiveness initiatives and navigating sensitive or evolving topics with sound judgment.
• Working knowledge of organizational change management and experience supporting adoption of new programs, processes, technologies, or ways of working.

• Strong analytical and business acumen, including the ability to interpret HR and workforce data, define meaningful metrics, identify trends, and translate findings into practical recommendations.

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with HRIS, project management, reporting, business intelligence, or data visualization tools is preferred. Workday experience is preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, facilitation, presentation, collaboration, and influencing skills, with the ability to communicate with executive and non-technical audiences and build accountability without direct authority.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to work independently, exercise initiative, manage competing priorities and deadlines, and maintain discretion with confidential information.

Education and Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Project Management, Organizational Development, or a related field, or equivalent/relevant experience in lieu of degree.

• Project management (e.g., PMP), change management (e.g., Prosci), or Human Resources (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) certification is preferred but not required.

Physical Activities and Other Working Conditions:

• Associates working at Corporate sites are required to work in-person according to the Hybrid & Remote Workplace Policy.

• This role is primarily sedentary and requires prolonged computer use. Occasional standing, walking, and lifting up to 10-15 pounds may be required. Work is performed in a standard office or remote environment. Minimal travel is required.

Compensation Range for the Position:

$73,236.00 - $95,206.50 - $117,177.00 USD

Target Cash Profit Sharing for the Position:

8.00%

Offer amount determined by experience and review of internal talent.

Oatey Total Rewards

• Generous paid time off programs and paid company holidays to support flexibility and work-life balance

• Annual Discretionary Cash Profit Sharing

• Immediate eligibility and vesting in 401(k), including 100% company match, up to 5% of eligible compensation

• Market leading health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance offerings for associates and qualified dependents

• Significant company contribution to Health Savings Account with a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability income protection coverage at no cost to associates

• Paid Maternity and Paid Parental Leave

• Tuition reimbursement

• A strong set of complementary resources to support associate well-being, including resource groups, EAP, and dedicated mental health support.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Oatey family of companies are an equal opportunity employer committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We recruit, employ, promote, and offer competitive pay for all jobs without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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