Senior HR Project Manager
Dalio Family Office
Dalio Family Office Overview:
The Dalio Family Office (DFO) supports Barbara and Ray Dalio and their family in their ventures, investments, and philanthropic efforts under Dalio Philanthropies, which includes OceanX, Dalio Education, Endless Network, and the Beijing Dalio Foundation. The core of the DFO’s culture is built around meaningful work and meaningful relationships and the family’s commitment to giving back. The office is headquartered in Westport, CT with regional offices in New York City, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Chief HR Officer (CHRO), The Senior Human Resources Project Manager will play a critical role within the HR pillar. The Sr. HR Project Manager will be responsible for driving complex HR initiatives and managing projects that span the full spectrum of human resources functions. This role requires an experienced senior HR generalist familiar with a variety of HR disciplines, with extensive experience in project management, capable of leading cross-functional teams and delivering strategic solutions that support organizational goals.
Day-to-day responsibilities would include a combination of the following:
Project Oversight & Governance
- Establish and enforce project management standards across HR initiatives
- Track and monitor progress of projects led by HR team members and cross-functional partners
- Identify risks, gaps, and dependencies; proactively drive mitigation plans
- Ensure alignment of projects with HR strategy and organizational priorities
- Provide regular, structured updates to the CHRO on progress, risks, and outcomes
Direct Project Ownership
- Independently lead and execute high-priority HR projects from concept through completion
- Develop project plans, timelines, stakeholder communication strategies, and success metrics
- Drive execution, problem-solving, and decision-making to ensure timely delivery
- Operate as a “doer” when needed—building materials, analyzing data, and implementing solutions
Global Mobility Execution & Coordination
- Manage end-to-end operational processes related to global mobility, including relocations, transfers, and assignments
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders (HRBPs, Talent, Payroll, Legal) and external vendors (immigration counsel, relocation providers)
- Ensure accurate tracking, documentation, and timely execution of all mobility activities
- Monitor compliance with immigration, tax, and employment requirements in partnership with subject matter experts
- Serve as the central point of coordination for mobility-related activities, ensuring visibility and alignment with broader HR priorities
Strategic Support to the CHRO
- Act as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the CHRO
- Surface insights, themes, and potential issues early, with recommended actions
- Prepare materials, briefings, and communications for leadership meetings and key initiatives
- Support prioritization of initiatives and ensure focus on highest-impact work
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Partner with HR leaders (e.g., Talent, Total Rewards, Sr. HR Director) to ensure coordinated execution
- Facilitate alignment across teams and remove silos in project delivery
- Interface with other functions (e.g., Finance, Legal, Operations) as needed for project success
- Ensure global mobility activities are effectively integrated into broader HR and business operations
- Additional duties as assigned
The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, attributes, and values:
- Deep understanding of core HR disciplines (e.g., talent management, performance, compensation, employee relations, organizational design)
- Working knowledge of global mobility processes, including relocation logistics, immigration coordination, and compliance considerations
- Exceptional project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
- Strong execution mindset—comfortable both leading and doing
- High level of discretion and judgment when handling sensitive information
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to synthesize information quickly and provide clear, actionable insights
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
- Trusted, reliable, and able to operate with a high degree of autonomy
- Strategic thinker with strong operational follow-through
- Naturally curious with a bias toward action
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities
- Strong presence and credibility with senior leaders
- Highly organized, and effective communicator with the ability to escalate and identify potential sub-optimal outcomes.
Illustrative Benefits:
- 100% company paid medical premiums
- 17 company paid holidays
- Friday summer hours
- Monthly community happy hours
- Hybrid work environment
- Free catered food services for in-office days
- Generous PTO offering
- Casual dress code
- 150% 401(k) match up to $7,500 and 100% match above $7,500 ($15k match limit)
- Gym reimbursement, back up childcare services, insurance, financial, and legal services, and much more!
Qualifications:
- At least 12 years of experience in Human Resources, preferably with broad experience across multiple areas of HR
- Demonstrated experience managing complex, cross-functional projects
- Hands-on experience supporting or managing global mobility processes (operational execution, vendor coordination, compliance tracking)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree or HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) preferred
- Ability to lead AI initiatives, to develop pillar efficiencies
- Prior experience in a Chief of Staff, HR PMO, or strategic HR role preferred
- Experience utilizing a project management platform such as Monday.com or ASANA.
- Comfortability utilizing SharePoint and other programs to streamline communications.
Compensation:
Compensation for the role includes a competitive salary in the range from $200,000 -$260,000 (inclusive of a merit-based bonus, dependent on years of experience, obtained, as well as applicable skillset) and an excellent benefits package, including a comprehensive employer paid medical plan and generous employer match for 401k.
Please note we are unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this position.
At the DFO, we believe our biggest asset is our people. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. The DFO treats all candidates and employees with respect and does not discriminate in our recruiting, hiring, and promoting processes and general treatment during employment, including on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
