Project Manager - HR Operational Excellence (m/f/d)

Essity; Lisboa; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Collaborative and inclusive culture

Competitive total rewards

Support for well-being and sustainable working life

Résumé du poste

A global leader in HR solutions is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a one-year assignment in Lisbon. The role involves leading strategic HR projects, particularly in payroll transformation and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of project management experience and familiarity with SAP, while also being an effective communicator capable of stakeholder management. This position offers opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative and inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in project management, ideally in payroll and time management.
• Strong background in HR process implementation and transformation projects.
• Experience coordinating complex projects across multiple countries.
• Fluent in English, both oral and written.

Responsabilités

• Drive implementation of HR continuous improvement projects.
• Act as business-side lead for SAP payroll projects.
• Facilitate communication among HR managers and IT teams.
• Identify opportunities for improving HR processes.

Connaissances

Project management

Payroll transformation

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Continuous improvement

Outils

SAP

HRIS

Workday

Description du poste

Are you an experienced Project Manager with expertise in HR operations and payroll transformation? Join Essity for a one-year assignment where you’ll lead strategic HR projects, standardize global processes, and drive impactful change.

About The Role

As a Project Manager for HR Operational Excellence, you will collaborate directly with the HR CoEs, People Experience teams, and the IT department. Your mission is to lead strategic HR projects from initiation through implementation to completion, ensuring seamless execution and governance.

We’re looking for people who embody our values, aren’t afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We’re always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we’d love to talk.

What You Will Do

• Drive implementation of HR continuous improvement projects in the area of payroll, time management and HR Core.
• Act as business-side lead for SAP payroll projects e.g. transition to SAP S4 HANA.
• Set-up a project structure and governance.
• Support the preparation of business cases for technology investments.
• Develop global HR process standardization and documentation.
• Monitor performance indicators (KPIs) and projects dashboards to track progress.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among HR managers, IT teams, and other stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement initiatives, consolidating feedback and insights to refine our Core HR processes.

Who You Are

• 10+ years of experience in project management, preferably in the area of payroll and time management.
• Strong background in payroll transformation and HR process implementation projects.
• Familiar with HR governance processes, service excellence, and performance tracking.
• Solid experience with SAP.
• Proficient in HR systems and processes HRIS, Workday would be a plus. Experience with ticketing systems is a plus.
• Proven ability to coordinate complex projects across multiple countries, engaging with diverse stakeholders and managing competing priorities.
• You are capable of challenging existing practices and driving change, you can inspire teams to adopt new ways of working and find consensus among diverse opinions.
• You take the lead and drive projects forward, seeking information and assistance when needed to ensure timely delivery.
• You possess strong communication skills in stakeholder management and the ability to deliver clear presentations.
• You are fluent in English, both written and spoken.

This opportunity is a fixed-term position for one year.

What We Can Offer You

At Essity, we believe everyone's learning and professional development is unique and want to empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

Collaborative and Inclusive Culture | Empowering & Engaged Leaders | Working with Powerful Purpose & Sustainable Impact | Learning and Growing in your Career | Supporting Well-being & Sustainable Working Life | Life-changing Innovations | Competitive Total rewards

Application End Date: 29 jan. 2026

Job Requisition ID: Essity258668