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HR Project Manager (HR PMO)

Renesas Electronics renesas.com Open · verified Oct 20, 2026
Hybrid San Jose Full-time Manager People Operations & HRIS

At a glance

Manager-level People Operations & HRIS role at Renesas Electronics. San Jose · full-time · $175,000–$200,000 base.

SalaryStated by Renesas Electronics
$175,000 – $200,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RolePeople Operations & HRIS
SeniorityManager
LocationSan Jose
WorkplaceHybrid
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$175,000–$200,000
PostedOct 15, 2026 · 5d ago
Role brief

hrroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Build plans, milestones and action logs for several HR projects, then keep delivery on schedule
  • Surface project risks and dependencies, maintain records and status reports, and coordinate fixes
  • Bring HR stakeholders together in meetings and reviews, then track their follow-up actions
  • Find ways to streamline HR workflows and create shared templates, trackers and working practices
  • Prepare leadership updates, presentations and dashboards, plus materials for workshops and training

What you bring

  • A bachelor's degree in business, human resources, organizational development or a related discipline
  • Five to ten or more years in project management, PMO, HR initiatives or another listed field
  • Experience handling multiple projects and stakeholder groups at the same time
  • You can plan and communicate clearly, solve problems, and move projects forward with little oversight

Who this fits

This suits an organized, hands-on project manager who can keep several HR initiatives moving independently and coordinate across HR leadership, business partners, centers of expertise and operations. The role is based in San Jose and hybrid.

From the employer

We are seeking an experienced HR Project Manager to support and coordinate key HR initiatives across Renesas. This role is ideal for an individual with a background in consulting, project management, PMO, HR consulting, or business operations who enjoys driving projects, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring execution against agreed timelines and deliverables.

Working closely with HR leadership, HR Business Partners (HRBPs), HR CoE and HR Operations, this individual will manage multiple HR projects simultaneously, ensuring activities are tracked, aligned, and completed effectively.

The role requires a highly organized, proactive, and execution-focused professional who can independently drive projects forward and maintain momentum across diverse stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop project plans, timelines, milestones, and action trackers.
  • Monitor progress against deliverables and timelines.
  • Identify risks, issues, and dependencies and coordinate resolution.
  • Maintain project documentation and status reporting.
  • Ensure follow-up actions are completed and deadlines are met.

Stakeholder Coordination

  • Coordinate meetings, working sessions, and project reviews.
  • Facilitate communication among stakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities and deliverables.
  • Track and follow up on action items to ensure timely completion.

Process Improvement

  • Review existing HR processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Develop standardized templates, trackers, and project management tools.
  • Support implementation of consistent practices across HR teams.
  • Monitor adoption of agreed processes and provide recommendations for improvement.

Communication & Project Support

  • Prepare project updates, presentations, dashboards, and reports.
  • Develop communication materials, guides, and supporting documentation.
  • Support workshop coordination, training logistics, and stakeholder engagement activities.
  • Provide regular progress updates to HR leadership.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related discipline.
  • 5-10+ years of experience in consulting, project management, PMO, HR project management, business operations, or a related field.
  • Proven experience managing multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
  • Strong organizational, planning, and coordination skills.
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and manage projects with minimal supervision.
  • Strong problem-solving and follow-through skills
  • Preferred

  • Experience within a consulting firm or project management office environment.
  • Experience supporting HR or organizational initiatives.
  • Experience working in a multinational organization.

The expected annual pay range for this position is $175,000 - $200,000. This position is also eligible for bonus opportunities. Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience, and skillset of the candidate.

Renesas offers a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, and pet insurance. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive company-paid life insurance and AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as paid sick time, paid holidays, and accrued paid vacation. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.

At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.

We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.

Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.

Renesas Electronics deals with dual-use technology that is subject to U.S. export controls regulations. Under these regulations it may be necessary for Renesas to obtain U.S. government export license prior to release of technology to certain persons. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at the sole discretion of Renesas.