Head of People Experience & HR Tech - Europe

Dental Service Center B.V.; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Modern technology environment

High autonomy

Job summary

Colosseum Dental is seeking a Group Head People Experience & Technology to harmonise HR processes across 11 markets and drive the HR technology architecture. You will align Group HR, country teams and IT, ensuring Workday and integrated payroll systems deliver measurable business value.

You will lead the Group HR Technology team, own HR architecture, and partner with external vendors to optimise HR processes and drive system adoption across the organisation.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in HRIS management, People Operations and HR Technology.
• Proven track record of optimising complex HR business processes and workflows in a multi-national and European environment.
• Exceptional project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional process harmonisation and technology initiatives.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate technical jargon into clear business value.
• Deep operational knowledge of HR platforms (Workday strongly preferred) and Application Tracking Systems (Teamtailor preferred).
• Strong track record of connecting technology implementations directly to operational ROI.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple vendors.
• Understanding of employee regulations across European markets.

Responsibilities

• Drive Group-wide process and technology standards while protecting country-specific flexibility where necessary.
• Map, analyse, and continuously improve HR processes (onboarding, offboarding, performance management, and compensation cycles) to maximise efficiency.
• Translate complex business requirements into scalable HR system configurations.
• Automate manual HR tasks to free up the country HR teams from repetitive day-to-day activities.
• Develop training materials with the Group L&D Manager and conduct workshops to drive system adoption across the organisation.
• Oversee HR technology architecture and configurations for Workday, Teamtailor, and integrated payroll systems.
• Lead system implementations, module deployments, and regular upgrades for optimal performance and employee experience.
• Provide reliable service according to defined SLAs with Country HR teams.
• Troubleshoot system issues, manage user access, and maintain data integrity and security.
• Partner with external vendors to design and maintain seamless integrations between HR systems.
• Lead the Group HR Technology team and set objectives, priorities, and ways of working.
• Mentor and develop Workday capability within the team through coaching and certifications.
• Foster a service-oriented culture with country HR teams and Group IT.
• Oversee projects to mature the HR landscape and ensure compliance with local, state, and international laws including GDPR.

Skills

HRIS management

People Operations

HR Technology

Project management

Stakeholder management

Workday

Teamtailor

HR data analytics

Vendors management

Tools

Workday

Teamtailor

Payroll integrations

Job description

Colosseum Dental is seeking a Group Head People Experience & Technology to harmonise HR processes across 11 markets and drive the HR technology architecture. You will align Group HR, country teams and IT, ensuring Workday and integrated payroll systems deliver measurable business value.

You will lead the Group HR Technology team, own HR architecture, and partner with external vendors to optimise HR processes and drive system adoption across the organisation.