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

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

Are you an experienced Project Manager with strong HR process knowledge? We are looking for a dynamic professional to join our team for a fixed-term of one year, driving global HR standards and delivering 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.

• Set-up a project structure and governance.

• Support the preparation of business cases for technology investments.

• Create and document governance processes to ensure consistency and efficiency in HR operations.

• 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 managing HR projects, preferably in the area of payroll and time management.

• Strong background in HR process development and transformation.

• Proven ability to coordinate complex projects across multiple countries, engaging with diverse stakeholders and managing competing priorities.

• Familiar with HR governance processes, service excellence, and performance tracking. You excel in creating streamlined, effective governance structures.

• Proficient in HR systems and processes HRIS, Workday would be a plus.

• Experience with ticketing systems is a plus.

• 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:

27 jan. 2026

Job Requisition ID:

Essity258668