Program Manager, HR Strategy & Performance

The program manager of HR Strategy & Performance is a strategic and operational partner to the AVP of HR Strategy & Performance, supporting the execution, alignment, and measurement of high-impact People & Culture initiatives across the enterprise. This role manages projects, monitors performance dashboards, oversees cross-functional coordination, and ensures strategic priorities are tracked and translated into measurable action. The Program Manager must operate with a strong systems mindset, balancing long-term planning with tactical execution.

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Serve as a strategic partner to the AVP, helping to manage key initiatives, priorities, and deliverables across the HR Strategy & Performance portfolio.

• Coordinate and track HR strategic initiatives, system KPIs, and performance dashboards across Culture Excellence, People Excellence, and Performance Excellence domains.

• Develop and maintain performance scorecards and metrics for senior leadership visibility, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.

• Lead or support project planning, execution and measurement for initiatives across HR Operations, Occupational Health & Safety, and the broader organization.

• Connect the dots across HR functions (e.g., Operations, Total Rewards, Talent Development, HRBPs), identifying risks, gaps, and opportunities for performance improvement.

• Support calendar planning, communication tracking, and team deliverables to ensure timely execution of HR strategic work.

• Partner with Workday reporting, finance, and compliance teams to align workforce data to operational goals.

• Serve as a liaison with the Workday HCMS and ETS teams on technology projects, acting as an expert in HR technology to drive forward progress.

• Maintain tools, templates, and frameworks that drive clarity and accountability across strategic initiatives.

• Help prepare executive facing materials such as presentations, one-pagers, and communication briefs.

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree in business, human resources, or related field preferred.

Experience: At least 5 years of experience in HR, operations, performance management, strategy, or project execution roles.

Licensure/Certifications/Registrations Required: SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR required within 12 months.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of HR systems, performance management, and strategic planning.

• Skilled in project management, metric tracking, and enterprise level coordination.

• Highly organized, proactive, and skilled in balancing competing priorities.

• Ability to prepare executive-level summaries, dashboards, and presentations.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across functions.

• Familiarity with healthcare or academic health systems preferred.

• Strong Excel, Workday reporting, or dashboarding skills a plus.