HRS Transformation Lead
Action
Europe, Netherlands, North Holland, Zwaagdijk-Oost
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Salary
Rank
Director
Responsibility
Design/Transform
Scope
Regional
Workplace
100% in office
Functions
HR
IT
Reports to
Level
N-2
Travel Max:
0%
Posting Date
07-29-2025
Description
Are you ready to lead transformation in one of Europe’s fastest-growing retailers? As our HRS Transformation Lead based in Zwaagdijk, you’ll play a key role in modernizing our HR Services to keep up with the scale and pace of our growth. With over 3.000 stores and ambitious expansion plans, Action is seeking a strategic and pragmatic expert to drive digital innovation, improvement, streamline processes, and enhance employee experience. You’ll lead our HR digital strategy from concept through implementation, helping to shape a future-proof, data-driven, and employee-centric HR Services function.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the full HRS digital transformation roadmap—from strategy to implementation
- Oversee implementation of new HR technologies and optimize existing systems
- Redesign and modernize HR Services processes using Lean and design thinking
- Lead organizational design and change management initiatives
- Ensure strong governance, stakeholder engagement, and benefits realization
Qualification & Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in HR/shared-services transformation with budgets over €20M
- Expertise in global HR processes and compliance (e.g. GDPR, SOX)
- Strong knowledge of HR technologies and digital architecture
- Skilled in Agile/SAFe, PMP, or Prince2 project methodologies
- Experienced in change management (e.g. PROSCI, Kotter)
- Degree in Business, HR, IT or related field; MBA preferred
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
- Proven leadership in cross-functional, international teams
- Ability to build business cases and track value realisation
- Fluent in both strategic and operational aspects of HR transformation
Benefits
- A key leadership role within a growing international retailer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to drive transformation at scale across Europe
- A dynamic, supportive team environment with a strong collaborative culture
- Learning and development opportunities through Action Academy
- A fast-paced, ambitious, and fun workplace where your ideas matter
Company Profile
Action
Industry
Retail
Revenue
$16.2B
Employees
80,000
Fortune 500 Rank
NA
Global 500 Rank
NA
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