People Strategy Manager

Job Description

Payhawk is seeking a People Strategy Manager to bring structure, execution, and data-driven decision-making to its People team. The People Strategy Manager will own OKRs, manage people systems, and drive execution on key people projects. This role is a unique opportunity to make an impact in a high-growth, high-performance environment.

Responsibilities:

• Own and manage People & Talent OKRs, ensuring alignment with business priorities.
• Oversee and optimize HR & TA systems, driving efficiency and adoption across the company.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional People projects, such as performance reviews, engagement surveys, and HR tech implementations.
• Improve operational effectiveness by tracking key People metrics and providing insights for data-driven decision-making.
• Act as the central reporting owner within the People team, ensuring the team and the business have clear visibility into progress, blockers, and opportunities.
• Work closely with the VP of People to review and maintain the project roadmap in alignment with the needs of the company - identifying and escalating blockers, recommending changes and additions to scope and prioritizing action items.
• Partner closely with People Business Partners and Talent Acquisitionto drive execution and efficiency.
• Implement scalable solutions that keep our People team agile while supporting the company’s growth.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in HR project management, People Operations, or a similar role in a fast-growing environment.
• Strong experience with HR systems, tools, and reporting (e.g., ATS, HRIS, Engagement Platforms).
• Ability to track, measure, and analyze People metrics, turning insights into action.
• A structured, execution-driven mindset—you thrive in fast-paced environments and get things done.
• Experience leading cross-functional HR/People projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work across different teams and influence decisions.
• A passion for culture, people experience, and operational excellence.

Company Benefits:

• 30 days holiday paid leave, plus bank holidays
• Competitive compensation package
• Exchange policy to another Payhawk office (Amsterdam, London, Paris, Berlin or Barcelona)
• Flexible working hours
• Regular team-wide events
• Opportunity to use the Payhawk product with monthly travel allowance.