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Interim Manager People Operations HR
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Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
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For one of our clients, we are looking for an experienced Interim People Operations Manager to join their People function and lead a large international HR Operations organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for a HR leader who thrives in a dynamic, complex environment and has a proven track record in operational excellence, people leadership, and large-scale organisational change.
- Location: Amsterdam (Hybrid)
- Contract Type: Freelance
- Duration: Initial 6-month contract with possible extension
- Rate: Based on experience
- Lead and develop a team of HR Operations specialists while ensuring high standards of performance, compliance, and employee engagement.
- Coach, mentor, and support leaders and employees to achieve both organisational and individual objectives.
- Act as a member of the HR Delivery Senior Management Team, providing strategic guidance and direction across the global HR function.
- Partner with stakeholders across the People department to ensure alignment with business objectives and the broader People roadmap.
- Collaborate closely with HR Operations, Payroll, HR Advisory, HR Product, and Centres of Excellence teams to improve service delivery and operational effectiveness.
- Establish, monitor, and report on service levels, KPIs, and SLAs, ensuring continuous improvement and business value.
- Drive global HR Operations initiatives, projects, and transformation programmes from design through implementation.
- Represent HR Operations in cross-functional HR projects and organisational change initiatives.
- Monitor operational performance, processes, systems, and organisational structures, identifying opportunities for improvement and optimisation.
- Leverage data, analytics, and reporting to support decision-making and strategic planning.
- Act as an ambassador for HR Operations, promoting awareness, collaboration, and effective communication across all stakeholders.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or a related field.
- Master's degree is preferred.
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant HR experience within a fast-paced and dynamic organisation.
- Strong knowledge of HR Operations, HR service delivery, and people management.
- Experience with HR systems, payroll processes, and operations management is highly desirable.
- Exceptional leadership, coaching, mentoring, and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent communication and influencing abilities.
- Demonstrated experience leading large-scale organisational change programmes and people transformation initiatives.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to partner effectively across functions and influence strategic decisions.
- Ability to work in a global environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Fluent English language skills.
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