HR Project Lead

Sherwin-Williams, founded in 1866, is a global leader in paints and coatings industry with $18 billion in sales and 140 manufacturing - distribution centers worldwide. We employ over 60,000 people across all regions embracing and celebrating our diversity. Our people are behind the strength of our success. When you embark on a career at Sherwin-Williams, we invest and support you in life + career + connection.

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The HR Project Lead drives regional implementation of global HR and Talent initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered on time and adapted to local needs. This role combines project management expertise with strong communication skills to lead HR projects, roll out global programs, and design internal and external communication strategies. Responsibilities include managing employer branding, creating engaging content for HR platforms, supporting change management, and ensuring cultural and language adaptation across the region.

Project Management

• Plan and Scope Projects: Define objectives, deliverables, timelines, and success criteria for HR and Talent initiatives. 
• Develop Project Plans: Create detailed schedules, allocate resources, and set milestones to ensure timely delivery. 
• Coordinate Stakeholders: Engage HR teams, business leaders, and external vendors to align on project goals and responsibilities. 
• Monitor Progress: Track project status, manage risks, and adjust plans as needed to meet deadlines and budget constraints. 
• Ensure Governance: Maintain documentation, compliance, and reporting standards for all HR projects. 
• Drive Change Management: Develop communication and training plans to support organizational changes and ensure adoption. 
• Measure Outcomes: Evaluate project impact through KPIs and feedback, and present results to HR leadership.

Internal & External Communication

• Act as the communication lead for Talent initiatives, ensuring clear, engaging, and consistent messaging across all channels.
• Develop and execute internal communication strategies to inform and engage employees about HR projects, talent programs, and cultural initiatives.
• Manage external communication related to employer branding, including social media presence, employer rating platforms (e.g., Glassdoor, Great Place to Work), and partnerships with universities or professional networks.
• Create high-quality content for HR Hub, newsletters, and campaigns that align with company values and enhance employee experience.
• Support change management by crafting communication plans for organizational transformations, mergers, and HR system rollouts.
• Collaborate with marketing and corporate communication teams to ensure alignment of tone, design, and brand standards.
• Monitor communication effectiveness through feedback and analytics, continuously improving engagement strategies.

Global Initiative Roll-Out

• Act as the regional lead for implementing global HR and Talent initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate standards.
• Manage translation accuracy for all communication materials and adapt content to reflect cultural differences and local practices.
• Coordinate with global HR teams to localize programs, tools, and campaigns for the region.
• Ensure timely deployment of global projects and monitor adoption across countries.
• Provide feedback to global teams on regional needs and effectiveness of initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Marketing, Communication, or a related field, or equivalent experience in HR project management and communication.
• Project Management certification or training in Change Management is preferred.
• Fluent English is a must, any additional language will be a plus

Required:

• 3–5 years of experience in HR project management, internal communication, or change management roles.

• Strong understanding of HR processes and organizational development principles.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously across regions.

• Experience in creating and executing communication strategies for internal and external audiences.

• Strong writing, editing and design skills, as well as a creative mindset for internal and external communication campaigns.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with employer branding stra