Product Owner HRM

Introduction

Are you an expert in both Human Resources (HR) and HR ICT, who wants to be challenged every day? At the TU/e, scientists and students continuously create the unthinkable. The strength of the IT landscape is their key to success and, hence, so are you. These creative minds expect you to offer them a solution for tomorrow that doesn’t exist today. Together we are building the high-performance backbone that this epicenter of science and technology demands.

Job Description

As part of the ICT team of the TU/e, the product team HRM contributes to efficiency and effectiveness of business operations by offering intelligent solutions and integrated standard HR platforms. We focus on optimized HR end-to-end processes, for the maximum candidate & employee experience 

As product owner HRM, you are reporting to the HR Manager Operations who is the responsible business owner for all HR systems. You work in partnership with the product team HRM, in this team are 7 functional HR specialists (including a scrum master,  organized to work dedicated for the maintenance, improvement and implemenation of HR applications and continues improvement on the digital support of HR processes. Together you are responsible for the functional management (business information management) of the TU/e HRM operations landscape. This includes the various core HR processes including Payroll as well as Recruitment, Learning & Development processes and processes in the area of OSHER (Organizational Health, Safety, Environment & Radiation services). The team works in close cooperation with the other TU/e ICT Product Teams and colleagues in the HRM department. The product portfolio includes the systems AFAS & Grade Varbi (ATS).  

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Product Owner to join our HRM team. You will be responsible for developing and executing the product roadmap, defining and prioritizing features, to ensure stakeholder satisfaction.  

Key responsibilities: 

• Ensure strategic alignment of the product team by defining and continuously refining the product vision, goals and roadmap. 
• Understand stakeholder needs and translate them into product backlog items. 
• Prioritize and manage the product backlog to ensure alignment with stakeholder needs and strategic goals. 
• Act as an ambassador for the services and as the primary contact for queries related to the services. 
• Protect the long term (technical and/or domain) integrity of the product and ensuring that the quality is sufficient. 
• Represent the interests of the teams in quarterly planning and PO sync sessions. 
• Participate in stand-ups, review and retrospective events. 
• Stay up to date with trends and developments in the HR and ICT field and share knowledge and best practices with the team.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree or higher in Computer Science, Business Administration, HRM or related field. 
• At least 3 years of experience as a Product Owner, preferably of a product team responsible for HRM. 
• Experience in acting as a primary contact person towards the team, showing Agile leadership (act as a role model) and the ability to successfully interact with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels in the organization which have different requirements. 
• Experience with the Scrum methodology 
• Knowledge of HRM processesand of HRM platforms is a must, knowledge of AFAS is a big plus. 
• Experience in stakeholder management and alignment in a complex environment.
• Strong written and oral communication in both Dutch and English. 

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. We also offer you: 

• A monthly salary of minimum €4.537,- to maximum €6.209,- for full-time employment, depending on your knowledge and experience (salary scale 10 collective labour agreement for Dutch Universities). 
• In addition to vacation pay, also a structural end-of-year bonus of 8.3% (one extra month).  
• A favourable arrangement for more holidays or a sabbatical. 
• A selection model for additional fringe benefits. 
• Working hours in consultation for an optimal work-life balance. 
• Scope for your talent with advancement prospects and excellent development opportunities such as mentoring, workshops and coaching. 
• Partially paid parental leave and reimbursement for commuting expenses, working from home and internet. 
• A generous employer contribution to the favourable ABP pension plan. 
• Upon starting, we initially offer a one-year contract, with the prospect of indefinite employment thereafter. 

Here you can discover even more information about our conditions of employmentt. Build on your career at TU/e! 

More information

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to have more information about the position, please contact Pim Stevens (Business owner HR systems):  p.stevens1[at]tue.nl. 

For other questions about conditions of employment contact internal Senior Recruiter Rob van der Linden via r.m.e.v.d.linden[at}tue.nl or via 06-39582273. 

About us  
Eindhoven University of Technology is a top-ranking Dutch university that combines scientific curiosity with a hands-on attitude. Our spirit of collaboration translates into an open culture and a number 1 position in collaborating with advanced industries. Fundamental knowledge enables us to design solutions for the highly complex problems of today and tomorrow.  

About the HRM Service Department  
The service consists of approximately 125 colleagues and is composed of the HR Operations, HR Business & Talent Attraction and HR Development divisions. In this position, you will be part of the HR Business & Talent Attraction division. HRM encourages talent, continuous development and innovation in order to make the best use of human potential. We want to support the departments, services, institutes and all employees of TU/e to continuously develop and adapt to internal and external changes.  
 
About SQUAD  
HRM is part of the SQUAD program (Support QUAlity Drive). SQUAD is a relevant step in achieving our Strategy 2030 goals and provides HRM with opportunities to strengthen HR services, collaboration, and processes. HRM started the SQUAD program in April 2022. This will continue with the implementation of the HRM Change Plan in 2025 and beyond. The program aims to test the quality of HR service delivery at our university, among other things, through critical reflection, external reviews, and change plans. 

Application

If you are interested in this vacancy you can apply by uploading your motivation and your curriculum vitae via the “Apply for this job” button.  

In case of equal suitability, internal candidates will have preference over external candidates.