PROJECT MANAGEMENT METHODOLOGIES IN HR: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS AND PRACTICAL APPLICATION

Modern human resource management practices in the context of digital transformation demonstrate a shift in emphasis from routine administrative functions to strategic change management and the initiation of complex projects. HR departments are increasingly becoming key participants in organizational development programs, including the implementation of HR information systems, digitalization of personnel document flow, optimization of employee selection and adaptation processes, formation of corporate culture and development of remuneration systems. The increasing complexity and interdisciplinary nature of such initiatives require the use of modern project management methodologies that can ensure a balance of flexibility, structure and controllability. The article presents a comparative analysis of five methodological approaches — Agile, Scrum , Kanban , Waterfall , and Hybrid — from the standpoint of their adaptability to the HR context. The mechanisms by which flexible methodologies help minimize response time to changing conditions, enhance feedback with internal clients, and increase team engagement are analyzed. The advantages of structured approaches that provide a high degree of predictability and control over project parameters in the context of stable requirements are studied. The specifics of hybrid models that integrate elements of various methodologies to achieve an optimal balance between implementation speed, result quality, and resource efficiency are highlighted. The scientific novelty of the work lies in substantiating the need for methodological adaptation of project management to the specifics of HR activities and in forming a systematized algorithm for selecting an approach taking into account the nature of tasks, the level of uncertainty, the maturity of the project culture and the specifics of the corporate environment. The practical significance of the study is expressed in the possibility of applying its results to develop strategies and regulations for the implementation of project methodologies in HR departments, which allows for increased manageability of changes, accelerated implementation of innovations and the formation of a sustainable project culture within the organization.