HR Transformation & HR Technology Lead

Cegeka; Belgique; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Employer

Hybrid work model

Career development

Sustainability focus

Job summary

Cegeka seeks an HR Transformation & HR Technology Lead to drive HR transformation programs, own digital solutions and data governance. You will translate strategy into executable roadmaps, lead a global team and govern Workday configurations, prioritising automation and self-service across the HR landscape.

You will work with the CHRO and senior stakeholders to deliver measurable improvements, ensure data integrity, and enable scalable HR processes across regions.

Qualifications

• Master or Bachelor degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or another relevant field.
• 8+ years of experience in HR transformation, HR technology, data or related domain with proven leadership.
• Track record designing and implementing global HR frameworks, HR automation and data-enabled transformation at scale.
• Knowledge of Workday or comparable HRIS systems.
• Programme and change management expertise.
• Fluency in English; Dutch is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR transformation projects and own HR digital solutions.
• Translate HR strategy into executable programmes, digital solutions and data governance.
• Drive global HR data governance and reliable reporting analytics.
• Oversee Workday configurations and end-to-end process design.
• Foster automation, self-service and responsible-AI initiatives.
• Provide programme and change-management guidance.
• Collaborate with CHRO and stakeholders across HR and IT.

Skills

HR transformation

HR technology

Data analytics

Change management

Program management

English fluency

Dutch language (bonus)

Leadership

Education

Master’s degree in HR or related field

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

HRIS systems

Job description

As HR Transformation & HR Technology Lead, you will lead HR transformation projects & own HR digital solutions. This role drives the HR strategy into executable programmes, digital solutions, data governance and measurable adoption.

• Domain strategy & functional leadership: You support in translating the HR strategy into a coherent HR Transformation, Data & Systems roadmap and prioritised delivery plan. You bring HR transformation, HR digitalisation and process design expertise.
• One HR operating-model transformation: You support the CHRO in the transition from fragmented, geography-led delivery toward key standard HR processes, strong specialist ownership, self-service and a consistent employee and manager experience.
• Workday & HR technology product ownership: You own the integrated HR technology landscape, the HR requirements and end-to-end process design for Workday and connected solutions. You govern configuration over customisation and business benefit realisation.
• Global HR data governance: Together with your team, you establish and govern one common HR data model. You provide reliable global reporting and workforce analytics for business and HR decisions. You and the team turn this data into actionable insight, risk signals, priorities and measurable improvement while maintaining one source of truth and auditable definitions.
• Automation, self-service & AI: You own and deliver with your team the digitalisation and HR process optimisation; you redesign and simplify end-to-end workflows, increase employee and manager self-service, remove duplication and manual activity, lead automation and responsible-AI use cases.
• Programme & change-management capacity: You provide programme- and change-management advice.
• Transformation sparring partner: You act as the CHRO’s expert sparring and delivery partner on HR transformation.
• Delivery & people leadership: You hierarchically lead, coach and develop competence centre professionals and create an accountable, collaborative global team.
• Partner & vendor management: You own strategic partner and vendor governance.
• You report to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). You work closely together with different stakeholders: HR Business Partners, other Competence Centre Leads, senior business leaders, our internal IT team, Legal, Privacy and Information Assurance, Procurement, implementation partners and technology vendors.

What you need to succeed:

• You have a Master or Bachelor degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or another relevant field.
• You have 8+ years of experience in HR transformation, HR technology, data or a related domain, with proven experience leading teams and driving transformation.
• You have a proven track record in designing and implementing global HR frameworks, HR automation and digital or data-enabled transformation at scale.
• You have knowledge of Workday or comparable HRIS systems.
• You bring programme and change management expertise.
• You communicate fluently and effectively in English. Knowledge of Dutch is a plus.
• You are a strong problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset and a passion for innovation.
• Our hybrid way of working combines at least two days a week at our office in Hasselt (Corda Campus) with the flexibility to work from home.

What are we offering:

• You will be joining a true Top Employer.
• Year after year, Whitelane Research confirms Cegeka’s position as a reliable and leading IT services partner. In 2026, we achieved first place in Security Services for the fourth consecutive year, and a shared second place in both Cloud & Infrastructure Services and Network & Connectivity.
• We ask a lot of (talents) from you. Fortunately, you also get a lot in return! Competence and character are essential to us, in addition to experience and ambitions. Cegeka continuously invests in talent management so that every employee can realize their potential.
• We use a framework aimed at fair compensation, ensuring employees are paid based on their role, experience, and performance, regardless of gender or other non-job-related characteristics. An electric car with charge card or a mobility budget, meal vouchers, eco vouchers, an interesting group and hospitalization insurance, a mobile phone subscription, a fixed expense allowance, a powerful laptop and the option to give your salary package your own accent thanks to our Flex Reward Plan.
• Flexible working hours and a nice work/life balance.
• A top team: in which new fresh ideas and initiatives are always welcome! Team events, happy hours and an increasingly legendary company party are also part of this.
• Continuous learning: knowledge sharing meetings, participation in conferences and external training. Knowledge sharing and learning are key!
• Depending on your own interests and initiatives, Cegeka offers various horizontal and vertical career paths.
• We value sustainability by pursuing carbon neutrality with the electrification of our fleet and an environmentally friendly data center. We develop innovative solutions with a positive impact on the environment, people and society, and strive for an inclusive and diverse work environment where everyone is valued and heard.
• Would you like to join us as a freelancer? Then we offer you a market-conform daily rate and a range of benefits.

Market-compliant salary with attractive extra benefits.

Flexible working hours supporting your work/life balance.

Career growth with horizontal and vertical development paths.

Hybrid work model blending office and remote work efficiently.

Personal guidance from managers, coaches, and sparring partners.

ESG: lower emissions, foster inclusion and drive sustainability in IT.

Cegeka proudly holds the Top Employer certificate.

Team events, happy hours, sports events, and epic company festival.