Company Mission
Payhawk is a leading global spend management solution for scaling businesses. Headquartered in London and combining company cards, reimbursable expenses and accounts payable into a single product; its future-facing technology enables finance teams to control and automate company spending at scale.
The Payhawk customer base includes fast-growing and mature multinational companies in 32 countries including LuxAir, Quantive, and Wagestream. With offices in New York, London, Berlin, Munich , Barcelona, Paris, Amsterdam, Vilnius and Sofia; Payhawk is backed by renowned investors such as Lightspeed Venture Partners, Greenoaks, QED Investors, Earlybird Digital East, and Eleven Ventures.
Our values include supporting flat hierarchies, taking ownership and responsibility, seeking and providing feedback, managing constructive critique, and speaking our minds. We understand that the best ideas don’t all come from the same place, so we encourage diversity and inclusion in all areas of our work.
The future of fintech is about more than money, and we believe in work-life balance, continual learning, and empowered teams. We’re also on a journey to improve our environmental and social impact and become B Corp certified. From virtual cards to digital subscriptions, our software and automation help take paper out of the equation for our customers, too.
We’re changing the world of payments, and we’re looking for an exceptional team to help us.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Strategy Manager to bring structure, execution, and data-driven decision-making to our fast-moving People team. In this role, you will own OKRs, manage people systems, and drive execution on key people projects, ensuring that our initiatives—ranging from performance reviews to engagement surveys—run smoothly and effectively.
You’ll be at the heart of how we scale, aligning the People team with business priorities, improving efficiency, and ensuring we make informed decisions based on real data. This 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 paid time off
- Competitive compensation package
- Health and dental package
- Fitness membership through ClassPass
- Exchange policy to another Payhawk office (Amsterdam, Paris, Barcelona, London, Sofia)
- Flexible working hours
- Regular team-wide events
- Opportunity to use the Payhawk product with a monthly travel allowance.
Please note that unfortunately we cannot provide visa sponsorship, and to be considered for this role, candidates must be able to provide proof of their eligibility to work in Spain.
Payhawk is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
