Hr project manager

Cushman & Wakefield
Chicago, IL

Job Title

HR Project Manager

Job Description Summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to partner with the Project Director of Transitions within our Global Occupier Services (GOS) business. This role will be instrumental in ensuring the seamless integration of new business initiatives into our culture and infrastructure. The Project Manager will collaborate closely with GOS People leaders, Centers of Excellence (COE) partners, and transition/acquisition leaders to drive successful transitions, with a strong focus on incumbent engagement, interviews, offers, and onboarding coordination with HR Operations.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage transition projects across multiple geographies and service lines.
  • Partner with GOS People leaders and COE teams, specifically TA, to align transition strategies with organizational goals.
  • Coordinate incumbent engagement activities including interviews, offers, and onboarding processes.
  • Collaborate with HR Operations to ensure a smooth and timely onboarding experience.
  • Track and report on project milestones, risks, and deliverables.
  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure cultural alignment and operational readiness.
  • Strong organizational and deadline driven activities
  • Maintain detailed documentation and ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.


Key Competencies

  • Strong program oversight and project management capabilities.
  • Strategic problem-solving mindset with a collaborative and creative approach.
  • Ability to thrive in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills.
  • Executive presence with experience advising senior leadership.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field required.
  • Experience:
    • Minimum 5+ years of experience managing complex HR-related projects.
    • Minimum 3+ years in the commercial real estate industry
    • Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume workloads and shifting priorities.
    • Experience working across multiple regions and business units.
    • Strong influencing skills and ability to lead without direct authority.

Preferred Attributes

  • Experience with change management methodologies.
  • Familiarity with HRIS systems and onboarding platforms.


Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $93,500.00 - $110,000.00

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [email protected] . Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”
Posted 2025-10-06

Recommended Jobs

Security Officer 3rd Shift

The Wade
Chicago, IL

About Us: Welcome to Pyramid Global Hospitality, where people come first. As a company that values its employees, Pyramid Global Hospitality is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work e…

View Details
Posted 2025-09-16

Sr. Java Developer

Contact Government Services, Llc
Chicago, IL

Sr. Java Developer Employment Type: Full-Time  Department: Information Technology CGS is seeking a Java developer/programmer to join a team working on the enhancement of data utilization for …

View Details
Posted 2025-09-14

Office Administrator

Illinois Window Shade CO
Elmhurst, IL

Job Description Job Description We are a privately-held business looking for a full-time office admin to handle the day to day of a growing company. -The ideal candidate will present themselves…

View Details
Posted 2025-07-28

Sr. FP&A Analyst OOJ - 32859

Hatch Global Search
Chicago, IL

Job Description Financial planning and analysis Accountant (FP&A) is someone within a company's finance organization that provides senior management with a forecast of the company's profit and los…

View Details
Posted 2025-09-29

Software Engineer II, Power Platform

CIBC US
Chicago, IL

We’re building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what’s right for our clients. At CIBC, we embrace your streng…

View Details
Posted 2025-08-28

Sales Development Representative (SDR)

apHarmony
Bartlett, IL

Careers / Job Opportunities Sales Development Representative (SDR) Location:Bartlett, ILSalary:$50,000 - $120,000 per yearType:Full TimeMin. Experience:2+ YearsJob Title: Sales Development Represent…

View Details
Posted 2025-08-06

Housing coordinator

Lensa
Chicago, IL

Lensa is a career site that helps job seekers find great jobs in the US. We are not a staffing firm or agency. Lensa does not hire directly for these jobs, but promotes jobs on LinkedIn on behalf of …

View Details
Posted 2025-10-06

Sr. Technical Product Manager, Contract Lifecyle Management (CLM)

Mcdonald's Corporation
Chicago, IL

Company Description McDonald’s growth strategy, Accelerating the Arches, encompasses all aspects of our business as the leading global omni-channel restaurant brand. As the consumer landscape sh…

View Details
Posted 2025-09-14

IT Technician

Dreiske Moving & Storage
Mchenry, IL

JOB SUMMARY: This candidate will also work closely with our IT Team to maintain, develop, plan and deploy computer, network and server hardware and software for the facility as well as to the fiel…

View Details
Posted 2025-09-28

Snowflake Data Engineer

INA Solution Inc
Illinois

Candidate MUST be a US CITIZEN or Green Card holder. No C2C or VIsa candidate allowed. Only W2 Candidate Must reside in Central or Eastern time zone of United States. Title: Snowflake Dat…

View Details
Posted 2025-09-30