Program Manager HR Transformation

Human Resources Management (HRM) focuses on providing HRM support to employees and management, for both academic and professional staff. From the first contact a potential employee has with TU/e, to the end of their contract (i.e. inflow, throughflow, and outflow). A clear service portfolio, talent development and retention, and talent attraction and onboarding are HRM’s top priorities.

Introduction

Are you an experienced HR Business Partner and program manager ready to drive the HR transformation in the academic heart of Brainport’s top technology region?

Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you lead complex programs toward successful delivery? At our inspiring international campus, you will play a key role in the transformation to a new HR Operating model, one of our strategic initiatives. If this excites you, we might be looking for you!

Job Description

About the HRM Department

You will join HR, which consists of four departments: HR Business, HR Operations, HR Development, and HR Strategy & Programs. As a Program Manager for the HR Transformation you will work closely with all the HRMT members as well as the HR Cluster Leads and HR Advisors that are part of the HR Business team.

Wat will you be doing?

• Lead the design and implementation of a new HR Operating model aligned with the HR Strategy, the Operations Strategy and our Institutional Plan.
  • Functionally manage and motivate a multidisciplinary project team.
  • Build project plan and manage (e.g., scope, timelines, resources, budget, risks) the delivery of the program.
  • Manage stakeholders in a challenging, decentralized environment with diverse needs and decision-makers.
  • Proactively align with sponsors and senior leadership of the TU/e such as the Managing Directors of the Academic Departments
  • Manage dependencies and ensure integration with other ongoing projects such as the creation of a product service catalog for HR
  • Align with other organizations and universities on best practices
  • Report progress to the steering committee and key stakeholders.
• In addition to your role, you may take on other strategic HR programs and projects and ad interim lead a team of HR Advisors.
• You report to the Director of HRM and work closely with the other HR teams.

Job Requirements

• A relevant MA or MSc degree
• A minimum of 15 years of experience in HR, including HR Business Partnering at a strategic level in a complex organization
• Proven experience in program and/or project management.
• Experience in HR transformation programs and change management
• Ability to navigate complex, decentralized high tech organizations with multiple stakeholders.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Dutch is considered an advantage.
• Results-oriented, structured, stress-resistant, excellent stakeholder management, and functional leadership skills.
• You share our TU/e CORe values: Curious, Open, Respectful, Responsible

Conditions of Employment

An exciting position within an international yet personal university. You are right in the middle of the students, on a green campus within walking distance of the central station. Besides beautiful architecture, you will find varied workplaces and excellent sports facilities. We also offer you:

• A monthly salary of minimum € 6.512,- to maximum € 7.904,- for full-time employment, depending on your knowledge and experience (scale 13 Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities).
• In addition to vacation pay, a structural end-of-year bonus of 8.3%.
• This position is part of a three-year transformation project. We will begin with a one-year contract. We are confident that upon successful completion of the project, there will be opportunities for permanent and engaging internal roles within the organization.
• A favorable arrangement for more holidays or a sabbatical.
• A selection model for additional fringe benefits.
• Working hours in consult