Are you a transformation leader who thrives at the intersection of people, process and technology?

For a fast-growing international organization, we are looking for an experienced Interim HR Services Transformation Lead who can help future-proof the HR landscape and lead the transition toward scalable, digital-first HR operations. As this organization continues to expand into new countries and manage rapidly growing transaction volumes, it becomes essential to rethink and modernize HR Services, increasing efficiency, improving employee experience, and enabling smarter, data-driven decision-making.

Are you someone who has successfully led large-scale HR transformations? Do you know how to translate strategy into structured execution and bring people along with it? Are you confident navigating both the technical and human sides of change? Then I'd love to get in touch with you!

Responsibilities Interim HRS Transformation Lead

As Interim HR Services Transformation Lead, you will be responsible for designing, leading, and delivering a full-scale transformation of the HR Services (HRS) function. This includes modernizing processes, implementing enabling technologies, digitizing the service portfolio and embedding a global operating model. You will lead the program end-to-end; from strategic roadmap to operational rollout and serve as a key partner to HR, IT, and executive leadership. Your goal is to build an HR Services function that is agile, employee-centric, data-informed and operationally excellent.

Responsibilities: 

• Lead the full HR digital transformation program including scope, planning, budgeting, and benefits tracking;
• Define and implement a multi-year HR Services roadmap aligned with organizational goals;
• Oversee the implementation of new HR technology solutions (HRIS, payroll, AI tools, onboarding, self-service, etc.);
• Re-engineer processes using Lean, design thinking and agile methodologies;
• Redesign the HRS operating model to enhance global scalability and performance;
• Drive change management; stakeholder alignment, communications, training, and behavioral adoption;
• Manage governance, compliance (e.g., GDPR, SOX), and KPI reporting to executive sponsors;
• Facilitate cross-functional workshops, manage project teams and build transformation capability across the organization;
• Use analytics and dashboards to inform decisions and monitor program impact.

Requirements Interim HRS Transformation Lead

The ideal candidate meets the following requirements: 

Experience

• 10+ years leading large-scale HR or shared services transformations, ideally in high-volume or retail environments;
• Proven track record managing multi-million euro HR programs with global reach;
• Deep knowledge of end-to-end HR processes (hire-to-retire, payroll, employee services);
• Strong experience with HR systems implementation, data models and digital tools;
• Hands-on expertise with change management, workforce redesign and organizational development.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic thinker with strong execution focus;
• Confident in board-level reporting and stakeholder engagement;
• Able to lead cross-functional, multicultural teams in fast-paced environments;
• Skilled in Agile/SAFe, Lean and change frameworks such as PROSCI or Kotter;
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, both written and verbal;
• Analytical and results-driven; experienced in ROI, KPI, and performance tracking;
• Business fluency in English; Dutch is a plus.

Education

• Degree in HR, Business, IT, or related field; MBA or equivalent is preferred.

The offer Interim HRS Transformation Lead

This is a temporary assignment starting in August 2025 and expected to run for 12 months. Please include your hourly rate or required salary in you application.

How we will proceed?
Within four working days we will let you know if you qualify for the position. We will schedule an introductory interview, either digitally or in-person. During this interview we will inform you as fully as possible about the vacancy, the company and the following steps in the procedure. After consulting with you, we will introduce you to our client and then continue to guide you through the application process. The Independent Recruiters Group has a large team of specialized recruiters. Each recruiter has a strong focus on their own area of expertise. This makes them the ideal sparring partner for both the candidate and the client.