Temporary - Senior HR Project Manager - 3 - 6 mos

Daikin Applied
medical insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, short term disability, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan

13600 Industrial Park Boulevard (Show on map)
Mar 28, 2025
Make your mark at the world's largest HVAC company! Daikin Applied is seeking a Temporary Senior HR Project Manager! The project will focus on State Paid Family Leave (PFL) analysis and provide our HR leadership team with recommendations relating to policy changes and implementation choices. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor! Location: Hybrid - Plymouth, MN What you will do: Identify PFL Program Current State Identify current leave and disability programs, applicable vendors and benefits Engage / leverage existing vendor benefit partners for information and resources Summarize new laws and regulations coming 1/1/2026 Determine how existing programs may interact with the new MN PFL What is current state of leave/disability in other locations (besides MN) Evaluation of State Plan vs. Private Plan Options Engage broker and disability benefit providers to explore private options, costs and benefits Identify pros and cons of private plan vs. state plan If applicable, consider RFP to further explore private plan costs and benefits Benchmarking Make Recommendations What should be outsourced, vs. insourced, including Private vs. State Plan recommendation for MN Outline specific changes needed/recommended Scope of changes (MN only or broader) Determine policy, roles, process and procedures Develop project plan to govern policy development, procedures, and training Facilitate policy development and edits Assist with procedures design Communication and Change Management Develop communications project plan to include all stakeholder populations Draft communications (HR. Manager, Employee) Deliverables Analysis of how to move forward to comply with MN Paid Family Leave Analysis of options in other states (those with similar state leave laws and potentially those with no leave laws currently) Recommendation for changes /updates to leave policies and programs, such as Short Term Disability, and how the various types of leave should work together Recommend communication plan What's in it for you: The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best Minimum Qualifications: Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience 7+ Years of related HR Program Experience Preferred Qualifications: Strong background in Paid Family Leave (PFL) Programs Master's Degree in business, HR, or similar Benefits: Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance 401K retirement plan with employer contributions matching 100% of the first 3% of employee contributions and 50% on the next 2% of employee contributions Company provided life insurance + optional employee paid voluntary life insurance, dependent life coverage and voluntary accident coverage Short term and long term disability 3 weeks of paid time off for new employees + 11 company paid holidays Vacation accrues on a monthly basis, unless applicable federal, state and local law requires a faster accrual Paid sick time in accordance of the federal, state and local law Paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service The hourly rate for this position ranges from $43.27 - $68.12 in Minnesota. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.