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Project Manager - Human Resources

Universal Health ServicesValley Forge, Chester County, PA, United StatesPosted November 12, 2026

Job Description

1. Job Overview:

Universal Health Services (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Why Join Us:

  • This opportunity provides a rewarding career, challenging and rewarding work environment as well as growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.
  • The position includes competitive compensation, excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan, and 401k with company match.

Role Purpose:

UHS Corporate Human Resources Department is hiring a Project Manager - Human Resources to serve as a strategic project management and operational leader for Corporate Human Resources, overseeing enterprise-wide HR initiatives, executive programs, budgets, vendor relationships, and organizational events on behalf of the Senior Vice President, Human Resources (SVP, HR). This role will lead the planning, coordination, execution, and monitoring of high-impact HR projects and annual business processes including documentation for Talent Review, Succession Planning, HR strategic initiatives, workforce planning activities, HR budget development and administration, and executive-level conferences.

2. Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage enterprise-wide HR projects and strategic initiatives on behalf of the SVP, HR.
  • Develop project plans, timelines, resource requirements, governance structures, communication plans, and success metrics.
  • Coordinate activities across HR Centers of Excellence, Corporate departments, field operations, and executive stakeholders.
  • Provide overall project leadership for major corporate conferences and executive meetings, including the Hospital Management Conference, CEO Summits, HR Summits, quarterly HR webinars, employee townhalls and TeamCARE events, Service Excellence Awards, and other executive leadership forums.
  • Provide overall project leadership for major corporate conferences and executive meetings, including the Hospital Management Conference, CEO Summits, HR Summits, quarterly HR webinars, employee townhalls and TeamCARE events, Service Excellence Awards, and other executive leadership forums.
  • Manage the annual Human Resources budget planning process.
  • Coordinate budget preparation across HR functions, consolidating submissions, validating assumptions, and preparing executive summaries and reports.
  • Oversee relationships with strategic vendors supporting HR programs and corporate events.
  • Support the SVP, HR through coordination of strategic priorities, executive requests, reporting requirements, and special projects.
  • Develop and coordinate executive communications, presentations, reports, training materials, and project updates.
  • Support HR communication initiatives and ensures consistency, accuracy, and appropriate stakeholder engagement.

3. Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Project Management, or related field required.
  • 8 or more years' of progressive experience in project management, human resources, business operations, event management, or a related discipline.

4. Required Skills:

  • Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
  • Working knowledge of Human Resources processes including talent management, succession planning, performance management, organizational development, and workforce planning.
  • Strong business acumen with experience managing budgets, vendor relationships, and operational processes.
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Proven ability to influence and build partnerships across all levels of an organization, including senior executives.
  • Highly resourceful, adaptable, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and project tracking tools.

5. Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with HRIS systems or similar enterprise applications preferred.
  • Training in and/or certification in Project Management coursework and software application.

6. Experience Requirements:

  • 8 or more years' of progressive experience in project management, human resources, business operations, event management, or a related discipline.

7. Additional Job Information:

  • Employment type: Full-time.
  • Work mode: WFH Flexible (remote work flexibility indicated by the employer).
  • Notice period: Not specified in the source.
  • Locations provided by employer: Valley Forge, Chester County, PA; King of Prussia, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania, United States.
  • Travel requirements: Limited travel, including overnight travel connected with projects (specifically for the Hospital Management Conference), is required.
  • Application instructions and recruiter notice: During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail etc. If you feel suspicious of a job posting or job-related email, contact UHS at: or 1-800-852-3449.

Skills & Competencies

Project ManagementHuman ResourcesMicrosoft ExcelHRIS systems

Job Overview

Job TypeFull-time
Work TypeHybrid
Job FunctionHealthcare
IndustryHealthcare
LocationValley Forge, Chester County, PA, United States
Posted DateNovember 12, 2026
Country Eligibility

Applications accepted from candidates residing in United States only.

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