Business Continuity Manager
Business Continuity Manager
(Full-time, 38 hours per week)
Are you a proactive professional with expertise in payroll processes, HR administration, and business continuity planning? Do you thrive in dynamic environments, love overcoming challenges, and want to ensure seamless HR operations across Europe? If you're passionate about keeping things running smoothly even under pressure, we're looking for you!
This is your daily Action
As the Business Continuity Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in safeguarding critical HR and payroll functions for Action’s employees across 17 European countries. Your main responsibilities include:
- Business Continuity Planning – You'll develop and maintain comprehensive continuity plans covering payroll systems, with a focus on preparing robust fallback solutions and mitigating disruptions effectively.
- Incident Response & Crisis Management – Leading the response to disruptions, coordinating recovery processes, and ensuring payroll continues seamlessly during incidents.
- Process Implementation & Maintenance – Regularly reviewing and refining continuity strategies to align with Action’s rapid growth and evolving organizational structure.
- Training & Awareness – Empowering stakeholders through tailored training programs, simulations, and awareness initiatives to ensure readiness and clarity of roles during emergencies.
- Continuous Improvement – Monitoring plan effectiveness, staying updated with best practices, and proactively enhancing our resilience strategies.
Meet Your Team
Our International Payroll and Support team is at the heart of Action’s HR Services, ensuring over 79,000 employees receive seamless payroll and administrative support. Working closely with experts across 12 countries, you'll be instrumental in building resilience into our critical payroll and HR administration functions.
You’ll collaborate closely with:
- International Payroll and Support Manager
- Head of International HR Services
- Local payroll teams and Managed Payroll Suppliers (MPS)
- Cross-departmental stakeholders across IT, Finance, and Operations
- Ready to join a team dedicated to operational excellence and resilience? We’re excited to welcome you!
This is You
You are a proactive problem solver with excellent analytical skills, capable of managing complex situations and driving clear outcomes. With your strong background in business continuity planning, particularly in international payroll and HR environments, you ensure reliability in all circumstances.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
- 5+ years' experience in business continuity planning within international payroll/HR.
- Solid understanding of payroll systems and HR administration processes across multiple countries.
- Proven experience in risk assessments, crisis response, and incident management.
- Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
- Excellent command of English (Dutch proficiency highly preferred).
What We Offer
Based at our vibrant international headquarters in Zwaagdijk-Oost, you’ll make an impact felt across thousands of stores in Europe. Action offers a dynamic, growth-oriented environment where personal and professional growth are celebrated.
Enjoy benefits such as:
- 24 vacation days, with the option to buy 5 extra days (38-hour workweek).
- 15% employee discount at Action stores.
- Flexible working hours and hybrid working (40% from home).
- Competitive annual bonus scheme based on personal and company performance.
- Comprehensive pension, travel allowance, home-working allowance, and collective health insurance.
How we contribute to society
Action is dedicated to sustainability and social responsibility. We sponsor over 2,500 children in SOS Children's Villages, sustainably source our materials, and promote diversity across our workforce. Join us and discover how Action positively impacts communities worldwide!
Interested?
Action proudly fosters an inclusive environment. We warmly invite all qualified candidates to apply today!
What Happens Next
- Apply for the position.
- Application review with prompt feedback.
- Initial interview to explore mutual fit.
- Complete an online assessment.
- Second interview to discuss results and role specifics.
- If we match, welcome aboard as our Payroll & HR Admin BCM Specialist!
Join our dynamic team and be part of something bigger!