Job Description:
Apex Systems is a world class technology services business that incorporates industry or insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients’ digital visions.
Apex has an opportunity for a Project Manager. For applicants who are interested in this opportunity, send your updated resume to Mike Konjoian, Account Manager, at mkonjoian@apexsystems.com.
Here are the details:
Position: Project Manager
Location: 100 Nagog Park, Acton MA
Project Duration: 12 months w/ possibility of extension or conversion
Rate: Negotiable Based on Experience
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Workstream Leadership
- Serve as the HR lead for the manufacturing plant build-out 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 ramp-up 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 scale-up
- 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
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
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
