Interim HR Project Manager

Please note: The contract will be for a duration of 6 to 8 months, with a minimum of 32 working hours per week.

Do you believe that sport has the power to uplift the mind? Does joining a truly purpose-driven brand align with your values? Well, then, we are looking for you.

As our HR Interim Project Manager, you will lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive Human Resources Service Delivery System. This system will include a personalised landing page, a knowledge base, an HR ticketing solution, a language translation engine, and an AI-enabled chatbot.

Here at ASICS, we welcome diversity in our people, their backgrounds and life experiences. So, you could be the right person for this role regardless of your age, nationality, religious beliefs, or gender identification.

Our perfect fit.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, experience with HR systems, and fluency in English.

Does this sound like you?

• You’re knowledgeable. You have experience and an active interest in new developments.
• You’re strong-willed. You thrive when presented with problem-solving opportunities.
• You’re thorough. You pride yourself on your accurate and careful approach.
• You are a project manager. You can coordinate tasks and deliver to deadlines.
• You like having autonomy. You like owning projects and seeing things through.
• You’re a good communicator. Colleagues understand you and enjoy working with you.

How you’ll help us.

Based at our EMEA Headquarters, just outside of Amsterdam, Netherlands, you will be reporting to the Director HR Services & Total Rewards, and as part of the role, you’ll:

• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Collaborate with Country HR Managers, HR Operations, Payroll, HRIS, Total Rewards, IT, and other departments to gather requirements, define project scope, and manage stakeholder expectations. Work closely together with Vendor project manager.
• Oversee the design, development, and implementation of the HR Service Delivery System, ensuring all elements (landing page, knowledge base, ticketing solution, translation engine, chatbot, and AI) are integrated seamlessly.
• Ensure the system meets high standards of quality and usability. Conduct regular testing with the stakeholders and gather user feedback to communicate necessary improvements.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation and provide regular status updates to the Project Steering Committee.

More about you.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Information Technology, or a related field. PMP or similar project management certification is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of project management experience, preferably in HR systems or IT projects. Proven experience with the following elements is highly desirable: Personalized landing pages, Knowledge bases, HR ticketing solutions, Language translation engines, Chatbots and AI technologies.
• Fluency in English is required. Additional language skills are a plus.
• Experience working in Human Resources or with HR systems is preferred.
• Familiarity with agile project management methodologies is a plus.

How we’ll help you.

Your wellbeing is our top priority. That is why we will provide you with these resources to help you achieve and maintain a sound mind in a sound body.

• Free fitness and 60% off sports membership. We will reimburse you for keeping a sound mind and body.
• Calm app. Unlimited access to help develop your mental fitness through sleep, mindfulness, and meditation.
• Runkeeper Go™ app. Free premium subscription to our running app.
• Employee wellness programme. Free mindfulness sessions, online yoga, bootcamp sessions.
• OpenUp Access. A platform that offers professional psychological and medical assistance as well as meditation classes.
• Free running club. Join our beginners or intermediate groups for a weekly running session.

We’ll give you all the support you need to develop your skills along the way, too, thanks to our innovative Learning & Development programme.

We are ASICS. And our five letters have meaning. ‘Anima Sana in Corpore Sano’ or a Sound Mind in a Sound Body. We’re committed to supporting more people to experience the transformative power of movement.

So, this is your chance to join a truly purpose-driven brand and become part of a family. You will join a company focused on creating an inclusive environment that fosters diversity and individualism, healthy bodies, and healthy minds.

Please note that ASICS doesn’t accept unsolicited submissions from agencies/ external recruiters for this role. We ask agencies not to contact our team about this position.