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HR OPERATIONS PROJECT MANAGEMENT 1

Pascagoula, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Jul 2026

About the role

Req ID: 48400
Team: 55 Human Resources
Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position: No

Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: Yes - Occasional or hybrid telework available

Travel Requirement: No

We’re building tomorrow’s fleet today
With more than 11,000 employees, HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division is the largest manufacturing employer in Mississippi and a major contributor to the economic growth of Alabama. For nearly 85 years, we’ve designed, built and maintained amphibious ships, destroyers, and cutters for the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard. The largest supplier of U.S. Navy surface combatants, we’re simultaneously building four classes of ships and have pioneered the development and production of technologically advanced, highly capable ships for the surface Navy fleet for decades. Think that’s cool? Keep reading:

The Role

The Project Manager – Leave Administration & Analytics serves as the operational lead for the Leave of Absence function while also driving strategic HR initiatives, reporting, and process improvement. This role coordinates daily workflow across all leave programs, ensures compliance and quality standards, supports team training, and manages cross‑functional projects that enhance efficiency, employee experience, and organizational outcomes.

This position is ideal for a detail‑oriented, process‑focused professional who can balance day‑to‑day operations with strategic project work and data‑driven problem‑solving.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily workflow, case assignment, and prioritization across all leave types (personal medical, military, and family medical - including continuous and intermittent - for either or both company and FMLA).

• Serve as first line escalation support for Leave Administrators and HR partners.

• Perform quality assurance reviews to ensure compliance, documentation accuracy, and consistency in case handling.

• Manage shared inbox and work queue processes to ensure timely employee communication and intake coordination.

• Support return to work processes, ADA coordination points, and complex leave situations.

• Provide coaching, procedural guidance, and ongoing training reinforcement for leave administration staff.

• Monitor backlog levels and initiate stabilization plans during high volume periods.

• Assist with audit preparation, documentation validation, and policy adherence.

• Lead HR and Leave Administration improvement projects focused on compliance, workflow optimization, and employee experience.

• Assist in building and maintaining reporting dashboards, workforce analytics, and operational metrics for HR leadership.

• Develop SOP updates, workflow redesign proposals, and modernization recommendations.

• Track and enhance Employee Relations outcomes related to leave administration communication and service delivery.

• Prepare materials for leadership councils, HR meetings, and operational reviews.

• Execute ad hoc projects as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to evolving business priorities.

Serve as first line escalation support for Leave Administrators and HR partners.