Job Title: HR Project Manager/Workstream Lead
Location: Acton, MA, 01720 
Duration: 9 months 
Work Type: Hybrid

Job Description

We are building a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility to support our next phase of global growth. As part of this major initiative, we are seeking a seasoned Human Resource Workstream Lead to oversee all HR-related activities tied to the plant launch. This candidate should have experience partnering with HR COE partners on initiatives from workforce planning to talent acquisition to policy development to total rewards philosophy.

This is a high-impact role that requires strategic thinking, operational execution, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in HR leadership within manufacturing environments and a proven ability to deliver results in complex, fast-moving projects.

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Key Responsibilities

Workstream Leadership

• Serve as the HR lead for the manufacturing plant buildout project team

• Develop and manage the HR project plan, milestones, and deliverables

• Act as the primary liaison between HR, operations, and program management

Talent Strategy / Workforce Planning

• Define staffing models and hiring timelines for plant rampup with Ops leadership

• Partner with Talent Acquisition to source, onboard, and train plant personnel

• Support leadership hiring and organizational structure design

Policy / Compliance

• Develop site-specific HR policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks

• Ensure alignment with corporate standards and local labor laws

• Support safety, EHS, and labor relations readiness by partnering with appropriate POCs

Culture / Change Management

• Champion culture-building initiatives aligned with company values

• Support change management efforts during plant launch and scaleup

• Facilitate leadership alignment and employee engagement strategies

Systems / Infrastructure

• Coordinate HRIS setup and integration for the new site

• Ensure readiness of payroll, timekeeping, and benefits systems

• Support training and development infrastructure

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Qualifications

• 10 years of progressive HR experience, including leadership roles in manufacturing or industrial settings preferred

• Proven success leading HR workstreams for large-scale capital projects or plant launches

• Strong knowledge of labor laws and compliance

• Exceptional project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and drive clarity across cross-functional teams

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 124.19/hr.