Project Manager, People (Compliance)

Deel; Madrid; A distancia; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global technology firm is seeking a Project Manager, People to coordinate M&A projects and ensure HR compliance. This fully remote position requires 4+ years of project management experience and knowledge of HR frameworks. You'll develop project plans and work with diverse teams to achieve organizational goals. Competitive pay and flexible remote work options are offered.

Servicios

Stock grant opportunities

Flexibility of remote work

Optional WeWork access

Formación

• Minimum 4+ years of relevant experience in project management, with specific experience in M&A operations.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and HR compliance frameworks.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and oversee M&A projects from due diligence to integration.
• Develop project plans with milestones and risk assessments.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.

Conocimientos

Project management

Mergers and Acquisitions

HR compliance

Communication

Risk Management

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Herramientas

Jira

Monday.com

Google Suite

Descripción del empleo

Overview

The Project Manager, People coordinates our efforts across mergers and acquisitions (M&A), HR compliance, people operations, payroll, and benefits activities to ensure cross-functional alignment and delivery. The role will leverage strategic and holistic thinking alongside meticulous project management skills to build and manage plans across a wide variety of work. The Project Manager will lead initiatives aimed at optimizing our human resources processes in compliance, but is heavily focused on M&A. The role works closely with HR leadership and cross-functional teams in People and across the business to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with our strategic goals.

What You'll Do

• Plan, execute, and oversee M&A projects from due diligence to post-merger integration, ensuring people team timelines and objectives are met.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including scope, milestones, risk assessments, and deliverables.

• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including corporate development, compliance, legal, and finance.

• Monitor project deliverables to ensure they meet quality standards.

• Identify potential project risks, developing mitigation strategies, and monitoring for issues.

• Assess and manage project scope changes.

• Support due diligence efforts by gathering, analyzing, and documenting relevant data.

• Facilitate integration planning and execution, ensuring alignment between merging entities.

• Monitor and report on project progress to senior leadership and stakeholders.

• Serve as a project owner and point of contact for all M&A and compliance-related activities.

• Prepare and deliver clear, concise reports and presentations for stakeholders.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners.

• Develop and refine tools, templates, and processes to improve efficiency in M&A and compliance projects.

• Identify lessons learned and implement best practices for future projects.

What You'll Need

• Minimum 4+ years of relevant experience in project management, with specific experience in M&A, payroll and tax, HR compliance, or general HR highly preferred.

What You Bring

• Proven track record of managing highly complex cross-functional projects.

• Strong knowledge of M&A processes, HR and compliance frameworks.

• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Monday.com) and Google suite.

• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong understanding of all HR functions with a background in management, performance, and engagement.

• Knowledge of, and experience with, change management principles.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to manage and influence various stakeholders at all levels of the organization, ensuring the successful delivery of projects.

• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and work effectively in a rapidly evolving environment.

• Interest in, and curiosity for, designing and building project plans with high sensitivity and high urgency.

• Self-directed with a high level of initiative; ability to set priorities, meet challenging deadlines and achieve quick resolution of issues.

• Competence in making timely, effective, and principles-based decisions using strong judgment to weigh inputs from multiple stakeholders and effectively managing tradeoffs, then aligning stakeholders to those decisions.

• Understanding of various global employment laws and their impact on HR matters.

• Demonstrated ability to partner within and outside of HR successfully.

• Unquestioned integrity with assertiveness, presence, and confidence.

• High EQ, personal maturity, cultural awareness and compassion.

• Ability to travel internationally for offsites and events as needed.

• Strong desire and preference to work in a fully remote, global environment and not in an office.

• Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may be subject to change based on organizational needs.

Key Competencies

• Communication - the ability to effectively summarize, articulate, convey and otherwise communicate information based on the audience

• Risk Management - the ability to think holistically and broadly, identify potential risks, and foresee issues with a plan to address proactively

• Organization and Planning - the ability to organize large amounts of information and data, synthesize the information, and create extensive and accurate plans to deliver necessary and impactful work

• Problem Solving - the ability to stay positive and focused if and when a problem arises, stay curious and challenged to identify solutions, deliver options, and drive forward decisions in solving problems

• Negotiation - the ability to understand and empathize with all parties involved and drive discussions to bring parties to agreement and resolution

We do not have offices. We are remote first and fully global and remote. We expect people to be comfortable, autonomous, and thrive in a remote working environment. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand our culture and work environment to ensure it's the right fit for you.

Total Rewards

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.

Some things you’ll enjoy

• Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location

• Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country

• The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access

At Deel, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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