HR Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Belgium, +3 more countries.

📋 Description

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Chief People Officer, transforming HR strategy into actionable execution.

• Take ownership of the HR roadmap, converting strategy into tangible plans while ensuring the advancement of key initiatives.

• Provide transparency regarding HR priorities, risks, dependencies, budgets, and delivery status.

• Enhance and manage the HR project management methodology, which includes planning, governance, tracking, and delivery.

• Supervise the HR budget framework, monitoring expenditures, commitments, and personnel costs while assisting with forecasting.

• Foster consensus among competing priorities and cultivate relationships across various departments.

• Lead strategic initiatives such as HR technology implementations, process redesigns, and cross-functional projects.

• Prepare the organization for process and system transitions through effective communication, training plans, and adoption support.

• Investigate AI applications to streamline HR processes and enhance decision-making.

• Report directly to the Chief People Officer and work collaboratively with a team of 16 international HR professionals.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proficient in English (CEFR C1 or C2); knowledge of French, German, Dutch, or other European languages is advantageous.

• Ability to thrive in a remote-first, multicultural setting.

• Extensive project management experience with a solid grasp of project management methodologies and practices.

• Strong expertise with Jira or similar project management tools, including dashboards, reporting, and data quality.

• Previous experience in an HR context, with a solid understanding of HR processes and operations.

• Experience in budget management and monitoring, ideally encompassing personnel costs.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

• Proactive and self-sufficient mindset, capable of prioritizing, anticipating needs, and advancing multiple initiatives simultaneously.

• Collaborative, low-ego demeanor, with the ability to build trust and influence without relying on formal authority.

• Experience in PMO, Chief of Staff, HR Consultant, or cross-functional coordination roles is preferred.

• Valued experience in implementing or rolling out HR tools and processes in a growing organization.

• Experience in highly regulated environments such as payments, financial services, or fintech is also valued.

• Familiarity with Pigment, particularly in implementation, administration, or Product Owner-type responsibilities, is desirable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote-first culture with quarterly and annual all-staff in-person gatherings.

• Opportunity to work from another EU country for up to 3 months each year.

• Competitive compensation package, including salary, performance-related bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits program.

• Learning & development budget: €5,000 training budget annually.

• Multicultural European company environment.