HR Project Manager

About the company

Brio Water Technology, a Home Organizers, Inc. company, is a market leading water products brand that has helped millions stay hydrated through its unique and innovative product line. We offer full home water solutions designed to elevate the way people hydrate, combining sophisticated technology with modern, top tier design to deliver exceptional performance, customer satisfaction, and enhanced functionality.

We are seeking an experienced HR Project Manager to lead the end-to-end implementation of Rippling across HR, Payroll, Benefits, Time & Attendance, Performance Management, and related modules. This role partners closely with HR, IT, Finance, Operations, and external vendors to deliver a compliant, scalable HRIS solution that supports business growth and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate brings strong project governance, hands-on HRIS implementation experience (preferably Rippling), and deep understanding of California employment and payroll requirements.

• Own the full HRIS implementation project lifecycle: discovery, design, configuration, testing, data migration, go-live, and post-implementation stabilization
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, risks, dependencies, and milestones
• Serve as one of the primary points of contact between internal stakeholders and Rippling implementation consultants
• Drive cross-functional alignment and decision-making across HR, Payroll, Benefits, Finance, IT, and Operations

• Lead configuration and deployment of Rippling modules, including:
  • Core HR
  • Payroll (multi-state with CA focus)
  • Benefits administration
  • Time & attendance
  • Device management / app integrations
• Ensure accurate data migration from legacy systems and validate payroll, benefits, and timekeeping calculations
• Oversee integrations with accounting, IT, and third-party systems

• Ensure system configuration aligns with California wage and hour laws, paid sick leave, meal/rest periods, overtime rules, and reporting requirements
• Partner with HR to confirm compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations
• Identify and mitigate project risks, scope creep, and compliance gaps

• Develop communication, training, and adoption strategies to support HR teams, managers, and employees
• Create documentation, SOPs, and user guides
• Support user acceptance testing (UAT) and issue resolution

• Lead hypercare period and transition to steady-state ownership
• Identify optimization opportunities and future enhancements
• Establish ongoing governance, metrics, and system health monitoring

Required

• 5+ years of HRIS or HCM project management experience
• 2+ years leading full-cycle HRIS implementations
• Hands‑on Rippling implementation experience strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of payroll, benefits, and HR operations
• Experience supporting California‑based employee populations
• Proven ability to manage cross‑functional stakeholders and vendor partners
• Excellent communication, documentation, and change management skills

Preferred

• PMP, Agile, or comparable project management certification
• Experience with multi‑state or high‑growth environments
• Background in HR, Payroll, or People Operations
• Experience implementing HRIS in remote or distributed work forces

• Rippling (Core HR, Payroll, Benefits, Time & Attendance)
• HRIS data migration and system integrations
• Payroll and benefits administration platforms
• Project management tools (Asana, Smartsheet, Jira, etc.)
• Advanced Excel / data validation skills

We believe in recognizing and rewarding our employees for a job well done. We offer growth potential for motivated individuals, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays
• and More!

The pay range for this role is:
125, USD per year (Glendale, CA)