HR Project Manager - Remote-First

European Payments Initiative (EPI); España; Remote; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

European Payments Initiative (EPI) is seeking a remote-first HR Project Manager to join our international team. You will partner with the Chief People Officer to translate HR strategy into execution, manage the HR roadmap, and lead cross-functional projects across Europe.

The role emphasizes governance, budgeting, and data-driven decision making in a dynamic, regulated environment. The ideal candidate brings solid project management experience, Jira proficiency, and a collaborative, proactive

Qualifications

• Solid project management experience with methodologies and practices.
• Proficient with Jira including dashboards, reporting and data quality.
• Experience in an HR environment with HR processes and operations.
• Experience with budget management and follow-up, including personnel costs.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proactive, autonomous mindset with the ability to prioritize and push multiple initiatives.
• Collaborative, low-ego approach with ability to influence without authority.
• Fluent in English (CEFR C1 or C2); other European languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Turn HR strategy into actionable execution and drive the roadmap.
• Act as a strategic partner to CHRO with visibility on priorities, risks and budgets.
• Lead high-impact HR projects from deployment to process redesign and adoption.
• Own HR budget framework and forecast spend and commitments.
• Advance innovation in HR, including AI-enabled processes and smarter decision-making.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives and communicate delivery status clearly.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Autonomy

Stakeholder management

Tools

Jira

Lucca

Pigment

Outlook

Slack

Confluence

SharePoint

OneDrive

Microsoft Office

Job description

Be part of a movement to change the way Europe pays In today's digital Europe, payments still feel too complicated. Random delays, confusing rules, extra apps and accounts make it harder than it should be to pay and get paid. The European Payments Initiative is changing that with Wero, a proudly European digital wallet to make payments easier, clearer and more secure. Online, in store, at home and across borders, with your money and data protected under European laws and regulations. Wero is live in Belgium, France and Germany and launching very soon in Luxembourg and the Netherlands. Backed by 16 major banks and the two largest European acquirers, we're building a brand new, proudly European payment system. Why not join us?

What's in it for you

We operate in a highly regulated industry, which means rigor and structure matter. But that doesn't mean everything is set in stone. There is still plenty of room to experiment, challenge the way we work and introduce better tools and practices. Our HR team is curious and enthusiastic about opening new topics and trying new approaches. You'll work transversally with every part of People and directly with our Chief People Officer, giving you broad exposure to the function and a real opportunity to shape how we work as we continue to grow and mature.

About the team

You'll report directly to the Chief People Officer , who oversees HR Operations, Compensation & Benefits, HR Business Partnering and Talent Acquisition. You'll join a team of 16 international HR experts spread across Europe, each bringing their own expertise and perspective. We're still flying the plane while building parts of it, so expect the occasional bumpy ride. The good news? The crew is cheerful, supportive and always ready to help, so you'll be in safe hands.

Your impact

As the HR Project Manager, you'll act as a trusted partner to the Chief People Officer, helping turn HR strategy into execution. Sitting at the center of the HR function, you'll bring structure, visibility and purpose to the initiatives that shape how we operate, scale and support the business. Become the conductor of the HR roadmap , translating strategy into actionable plans, create structure ensuring the right priorities receive the right level of attention, and keeping critical initiatives moving forward. Act as a strategic partner to the CHRO , providing visibility on priorities, risks, dependencies, budgets and delivery status across the HR function. Own and elevate our HR project management methodology , continuously improving the way we plan, govern, track and deliver projects, care about details while embedding a culture of accountability and operational excellence. Own the HR budget framework , maintaining a clear view of spend, commitments and personnel costs, and helping HR leadership make informed decisions through reliable data and forecasting; drive consensus about competing priorities and build trusted relationships across different departments. Lead high-impact and strategic projects , from HR technology deployments and process redesign to cross-functional initiatives that improve the employee experience and support EPI's growth; prepare the organization for process and system change, delivery communications and training plans and support the adoption of new ways of working. Drive innovation within HR , exploring how AI can simplify processes, improve decision-making and help us work smarter. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine strategy, project management, operational excellence, innovation and business partnering while having a direct impact on how HR and the wider company evolve.

HR Technology stack

Project Management: Jira HRIS: Lucca EPM: Pigment, to be rolled out in 2027 Talent Acquisition: Teamtailor You'll also work with Outlook, Slack, Confluence, SharePoint, OneDrive , and the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.). You’ll work on Mac

Job specific requirements

• Solid project management experience , with a strong command of project management methodologies and practices.
• Strong proficiency with Jira or a comparable project management tool , including dashboards, reporting and data quality.
• Previous experience working within an HR environment , with a good understanding of HR processes and operations.
• Experience with budget management and follow-up , ideally including personnel costs.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office , particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• A proactive and autonomous mindset , with the ability to prioritize, anticipate needs and keep multiple initiatives moving forward.
• A collaborative, low-ego approach, with the ability to build trust and influence without relying on authority .
• Mandatory company must-have Fluent in English (CEFR C1 or C2); French, German, Dutch, or other European languages are a plus Thrive in a remote-first, multicultural environment