Head of Business Technology HR

(Fulltime / Parttime, 32-38 uur per week)
 

Ready for Action?

With over 70.000 Employees, People are a key factor in our success.  Currently we are looking for a Head of Business Technology HR to enable the realization of Action’s HR vision & goals. Are you ready to join our team? Are you going to ensure that our organization can continue to achieve rapid international growth and pursue to optimize it? 
 

This is your daily action.

You will lead the HR BizTech stream within the Technology & IT organization. You will be responsible for the HR Tech development. You’ll overall responsibility for determining and realizing the budget of the department. You are also responsible for the delivery (design, development, implementation and management/maintenance) of all HR Tech services.

 Furthermore: 

• Builds and maintains a strong business relationship with the business unit.  
• Managing key strategic tech partners & vendors; responsible for the development and implementation of outsourcing processes and contract management processes.
• Ensures the design, selection, development, implementation and maintenance of HR business application systems are successfully integrated and operated.
• Coordinates the use of internal technical support personnel and vendor support to provide higher levels of troubleshooting, maintenance, and an efficient end-user support.  
• Manages and motivates subordinate staff of IT professionals
• Ensures that activities are conducted in accordance with organizational rules, processes and standards. 
• The Head of Business Technology HR is part of the Management Team of Technology and reports to the Director Technology.  

Meet your team

Our IT department adds value with dedicated horizontal / functional teams for Business domains, a Development & Operations team to manage shared Technology services, a team for Data Analytics & Business Insights. Furthermore, teams for Projects & Portfolio management, Architecture and Security. Over 700 people work daily in and for Technology.  Keeping up with the challenges and expansion objectives at Action requires the best talent. Do you want to work on challenging projects within the dynamic world of retail with state-of-the-art HR technology? Take Action!
 

This is you

As a Head of Business Technology HR, you are an experienced HR tech specialist (pref SAP) and you have proven modern Tech Leadership skills. You have a service-oriented, proactive and no-nonsense attitude and you are able to communicate and cooperate substantively at various (international) levels within the organization. You also have a clear HR Tech vision and know how to implement it. A positive and proactive attitude towards change and innovation is essential in this. Our formula with a surprisingly complete assortment and competitive prices also requires an entrepreneurial, critical and pragmatic attitude with high cost awareness.

Furthermore:

• Relevant Master or University degree
• 10+ years of experience in HR Technology management or similar roles.
• Up to date knowledge of HR Technology innovations 
• ITIL Foundation, Prince II foundation, Agile/Safe foundation.  
• Successfully managed outsourcing contracts for at least 5 years (with an annual value of at least 10m EUR) 
• Retail- and logistics experience at executive management level preferred 
• Knowledge SAP SuccessFactors en UKG is preferred

What we Offer

Quite a lot, actually! From our bustling headquarters in the Netherlands, you will have an impact across the whole of Europe.  Our growth means you can always take new steps to develop as a professional. And you can do all that in a culture where we truly embrace our shared values: customer focus, teamwork, simplicity, discipline, cost-consciousness and respect. You can also count on Action for the following:

• A competitive salary based on a 38-hour week
• A company car or car allowance
• An annual bonus based on achieving company and personal targets
• 24 days' holiday with the option to buy five additional days (based on 38 hours per week) 
• A temporary contract with the intention of offering you a permanent contract in the long term
• Flexible working hours and working from home options (in coordination with your team and manager)
• 15% staff discount on your purchases at Action 
• A good pension scheme, collective health insurance and travel allowance (Zwaagdijk-Oost is reachable from Amsterdam by car in just 30 minutes on uncongested roads)  

How we contribute to society

If you only know Action from the stores, a world will open up for you when you join us. For example, we are working hard behind the scenes to make a positive impact on society and the environment. Did you know, for example, that we sponsor more than 2,000 children worldwide who are growing up in an SOS Children’s Village? That our team reflects the diversity of our customers, including 124 nationalities? That we already source 70% of our wood products and 86% of our cotton sustainably? And that only energy-efficient LED lighting is used in more than half of our stores? Yes, that is also Action. Curious about what other initiatives we’re facilitating? Join our team and find out for yourself.

Interested?

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we warmly invite anyone who recognizes themselves in the vacancy to apply. So take action and respond to this vacancy now! What happens next:

1. Response to your application asap.
2. First call with the Sr. Technology Recruiter.
3. Meeting with the Director Technology & the Sr. Technology Recruiter.
4. Assessment  to get to know you better.
5. 2nd Interview main stakeholders & HR.
6. 3rd Interview Executive Board member.
7. Welcome to Action…

Throughout the process, Sr. Tech Recruiter Rob van Elburg is your permanent point of contact and is available to answer any questions you may have.