Process and internal control expert

(Fulltime, 38hrs per week)

Action’s HR department is expanding! We are looking for a result driven HR Process and internal control expert for our HR Process & Risk team to develop, strengthen and continuously improve HR processes, hereby supporting cross-functional and cross-border alignment. You will join the team of Cindy Engel and Marlies Schonewille. Continue reading and rush to apply! 
 

This is your daily Action

Today Action operates in 12 EU countries with several countries being added in the following 3 years. We are now counting 2’450 stores and over 80’000 employees. Efficiency and accuracyin managing changes and improvements require a harmonious blend of process management, project management, and process analytics. 

The HR Process & Risk team is primarily responsible to govern, document, analyze and ensure continuous improvement (operational excellence) together with our process owners of our end-to-end HR processes. We will look at both our international headquarters and our (more than) 12 countries, from an HR - as well as a cross-functional perspective. This encompasses key HR functional areas such as recruitment, onboarding and payroll.

As the HR process and internal control expert, reporting to the Manager HR Process & Risks, you will focus on implementing the improved HR process model, develop clear process documentation, assess the processes regarding key risks and controls, standardize processes across countries and HR sub-functions, and identify opportunities for process improvements Collaborating with process- and system owners, you will work on process optimization and compliance, to ensure our HR objectives are met. 

 

In a nutshell, you

• support in implementation of the new HR process governance structure;
• identify and document key risks & controls within the HR processes together with the process- and or system owners;
• create and maintain high quality process documentation;
• review and validate process implementation and execution and support in identifying process bottlenecks and improvements;
• maintain the overall HR control framework; 
• act as the main point of contact for process and or system owners and SMEs in each of the HR teams, incl all countries;
• will have close cooperation with the HR project managers and process experts from other functional domains (e.g. Supply Chain, Finance, and Commerce).

Meet your team

The HR Process & Risk team is part of the broader HR Projects, technology & Processes team. The HR Projects, technology & Processes team delivers various projects, enable and optimize diverse HR systems  and ensures processes are standardized, efficient and continuously improved. Do you want to contribute to the further professionalization of our HR organization with your ideas? Take Action!

Curious about your new team members? Marlies, Patrick, Cindy and others can’t wait to welcome you as their new colleague!

This is you

The Process and internal control expert at Action enjoys stakeholder management! Because good coordination between teams is key for this role, we expect you to have confident communication skills. Next to that you have a solution driven mindset and it comes naturally to you to assess the existing environment and to spot the areas for improvement. You have a proactive approach, a sharp eye for detail and work on tasks with pace and sense of urgency. Moreover, a highly dynamic multicultural work environment is where you find your energy and self-motivation.

You also have:

• Professional and intellectual abilities minimum at a Bachelor level
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in processes management and/or internal control roles
• Familiar with process standards (e.g. APQC frameworks) and continues improvement methods (Lean) 
• Experience with process management tooling (e.g. Signavio) 
• Excellent English verbal and written proficiency 
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What we offer

How we contribute to society

If you only know Action from the stores, a new world will open up for you when you join us. As an example, we're working hard behind the scenes to make a positive impact on society and the environment. Did you also know that we sponsor more than 2,500 children worldwide who are growing up in an SOS Children's Village? Or that our team reflects the diversity of our customers, representing 124 nationalities? Or that more than 92% of our wood products and 100% of our cotton comes from sustainable sources? Or that we only use energy-efficient LED lighting in more than half of our stores? Yes, that's Action, too. If you're curious about what other initiatives we're taking, join our team and see for yourself.
 

Interested?

We're proud to be an inclusive employer, and we warmly invite anyone who sees themselves in the vacancy to apply. So take action and respond to this vacancy now!

What happens next:

1. Our recruiter will review your application and get back to you as soon as possible.
2. We invite you for a first job interview.
3. We would like to get to know you better, which is why we ask you to take an online assessment.
4. We will invite you for a second interview and we will discuss your assessment
5. Are will still a great match? Then we will become new colleagues!

Throughout the process, your recruiter is your permanent point of contact and is available to answer any questions you may have.
come new colleagues!