Project Consultant- Human Resources

Project Consultant- Human Resources Are you a project leader who thrives in complexity and turns ideas into results? We're looking for an HR Project Consultant to partner with leaders and teams across Human Resources to deliver high-impact initiatives that advance business and people priorities. In this role, you'll serve as a trusted advisor, project leader, and portfolio partner—guiding projects from strategy through execution while helping stakeholders navigate ambiguity, build alignment, strengthen governance, and drive meaningful organizational change. This role is located at our Arden Hills, MN Corporate Headquarters (In office Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each week) What You’ll do: You'll manage medium- to large-scale projects that require cross-functional coordination, stakeholder engagement, from planning through thoughtful execution and closure. In this role, you will: Partner with sponsors and project owners to define objectives, scope, priorities, success measures, and outcomes while identifying, assessing and mitigating risks, dependencies and barriers to project success Develop comprehensive project plans, governance frameworks, communication strategies, stakeholder engagement plans, timelines, milestones, and RAID logs Coordinate implementation, testing, training, change management, and adoption activities Drive accountability and momentum while helping teams successfully navigate ambiguity and competing priorities Maintain and improve HR portfolio reporting and tracking processes Oversee and support the governance and maintenance of HR’s Products and Services Catalog Provide ad hoc consultation to HR teams and project owners on project planning, governance, implementation, and execution strategies Develop and deliver project management tools, resources, training and best practices to build project management capability and consistency across the HR function Facilitate HR project owner forums and roundtables to promote knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and adoption of project management disciplines Successful candidates will: Bring structure and focus to complex initiatives Navigate competing priorities with confidence and sound judgment Anticipate risks and proactively address challenges Communicate effectively with project teams, leaders, and executives Balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution Drive measurable progress while building trust and creating alignment among diverse stakeholders Required Experience/Knowledge/Skills: Bachelor's degree. 6+ years of professional experience in Human Resources or related field 3+ years leading projects, consulting engagements, or strategic initiatives, in Human Resources (preferred) Strong facilitation and stakeholder management skills Ability to influence without formal authority Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience operating in highly matrixed environments Preferred Qualifications: Portfolio management experience Organizational change management experience Process improvement experience Experience supporting senior leaders $81,200-$121,800. In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges. About Land O'Lakes, Inc. Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list. We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root. Land O’Lakes and our global entities support diversity in employment practices. Neither Land O’Lakes, nor its affiliates or search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested. If you need to submit a reasonable accommodation request to complete the employment application process, please call the HR Solution Center at 844-LOL-HR4U (844-565-4748) M-F 8:00am-4:30pm CT.