Project Manager

At GXO, we're constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. We know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you'll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager – Total Rewards to lead strategic initiatives that transform our global compensation infrastructure while ensuring regulatory compliance and effective pay decisions. In this role, you will partner closely with HR, TA, Training and Development, IT, and cross-functional teams to manage the end-to-end delivery of high-impact projects including those related to compensation systems, EU Pay Transparency compliance approach, and various other Total Rewards optimization initiatives. Your work will be pivotal in advancing our Total Rewards strategy, contributing to the engagement and retention of our talented workforce and strengthening our competitive advantage in the global marketplace.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead and manage complex compensation & benefits projects using established Project Management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid).
• Lead end-to-end project management for compensation & benefits initiatives, from business case development through execution, including planning, resource allocation, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
• Collaborate with Total Rewards CoE, HRIT, and regional teams to define project scope, goals, and deliverables aligned with strategic objectives.
• Oversee User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and end-to-end validation of technologies and platforms to ensure functionality, user experience, and alignment with objectives.
• Monitor project progress, manage timelines, and deliver executive-level status reports using various project management tools.
• Communicate effectively with senior leadership (Directors, VPs) and key stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Utilize tools like JIRA, Smartsheet, MS Project, or to manage project plans, timelines, and stakeholder engagement.
• Proactively manage project risks and interdependencies by maintaining and analysing RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) to support informed decision-making and mitigate potential barriers.
• Manage vendor relationships and external consultants as needed.
• Build trust and credibility as a strategic partner in comp & benefits and project delivery.
• Manage project-related budgets and resources as needed, ensuring projects come in on-time and on-budget.

To excel in this role, you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources or a related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Agile, or Scrum certification preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in Project Management domain.
• Proven track record leading complex, cross-functional projects involving compensation & benefits initiatives.
• Well-versed in project management platforms such as , Jira or Smartsheet, with the ability to tailor tools to support effective planning, tracking, and stakeholder communication.
• Experience in HR or Compensation & benefits is a plus
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global matrixed environment.

Pay, benefits and more.

GXO is dedicated to attracting top talent, and we recognize and reward it accordingly. We offer a competitive compensation package to ensure your well-being and job satisfaction.

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