HR Operations Lead/Manager

HR Operations Lead/Manager (Workday & EU Scope) – Budapest GCC

Location: Budapest, 13th District (1-2 office day per week / Hybrid)

Employment: Full-time

We’re Randstad. You likely know us as the world’s largest talent company, but here in Budapest, we are building something specific: a high-performing HR People Services department to support our teams across Europe.

We are currently moving our operations onto Workday, and we need a Lead/Manager who knows the platform inside and out to make sure this transition is seamless for our employees. If you’re a mix of a "people person" and a "process geek" who loves fixing things before they break, you’ll fit right in.

The Day-to-Day

You’ll be the person making sure HR operations across Europe actually work. It’s not just about supervising; it’s about improving how we do things.

• Lead the Team: You’ll manage a group of HR specialists (Tier 1 & 2) in Budapest, helping them handle everything from onboarding to offboarding for our European markets.
• Own Workday: Workday is our backbone. You’ll be the functional expert—optimizing workflows, ensuring data is clean, and showing the team how to get the most out of the system.
• Fix & Improve: We’re looking for a "Lean" mindset. If a process is slow or frustrating for an employee, you’ll be the one to redesign it.
• Stakeholder Partner: You’ll talk daily with HR Business Partners and COEs across Europe. They’ll look to you for data-backed insights and operational fixes.
• Stay Compliant: You'll keep us on the right side of GDPR and local EU labor laws, making sure our audits are always green.

Is this you?

We aren't looking for a perfect list of bullet points, but we do need:

• Experience: About 7 to 10 years in HR Operations or a Global Business Service (GBS) environment.
• The Tech: You must know Workday. We need someone who understands how the platform drives efficiency, not just someone who has used it.
• Leadership Style: You’ve managed people before. You know how to motivate a team during a fast-paced transformation.
• Mindset: You’re analytical and make decisions based on facts, but you never lose sight of the fact that we’re dealing with people’s lives and careers.
• Communication: Your English is great, and you’re comfortable presenting to stakeholders in different countries.

What’s in it for you?

We know you have choices. Here is what we offer:

• Real Hybrid Flexibility: We value our office culture but love our freedom. You’ll be onsite 1–2 days a week; the rest is from home.
• Environment: We’re a multicultural bunch. You’ll work with colleagues from all over the world in a space where you can actually be yourself.

The Team

There’s no "golden rule" for who fits at our Budapest GCC. We like a mix of characters. The strength of this team is that we support each other when one person succeeds, we all do.

Want to help us build the future of HR at Randstad? Let’s talk.