Operations Manager

Are you ready to lead the operational delivery for the company that powers the world’s digital and AI evolution?

As an Operations Manager at Randstad Sourceright, you won’t just manage a contract; you will be part of a passionate and leading global recruitment company and contribute to shaping the future of our partner, a leading Dutch semiconductor equipment manufacturer. If you thrive in a dynamic, high-impact environment where you manage end-to-end recruitment delivery, lead a dedicated team, and drive strategic stakeholder management, this role is for you.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will be the operational cornerstone of our partnership with this Dutch tech pioneer, ensuring a premium experience for both our client and our internal delivery teams. As a trusted strategic operations leader, you will manage, guide, and develop an on-site team of talent advisors dedicated to Manufacturing departments and/or the Talent Engagement (early talents) portfolio, and oversee high-impact, project-based recruitment campaigns. You will lead a brand-new, high-performing team in the south of the Netherlands (Eindhoven), working on a hybrid model (with a requirement of two days on-site).

About the Partners

• About the partner: Leading supplier in the semiconductor industry.
• About Randstad Sourceright: As a global talent leader, Randstad Sourceright delivers the solutions and expertise that help companies position for growth, execute on strategy, and improve business agility. Our expertise spans all facets of permanent talent acquisition and contingent workforce management through cutting-edge RPO, MSP, and Blended Workforce Solutions.

What you will do:

• Operational & Team Leadership: Supervise, coach, and motivate your on-site (and potentially remote) delivery team, ensuring a cohesive, highly motivated environment with a focus on continuous development.
• Portfolio & Department Management: Oversee the operational strategy for Manufacturing departments and/or the Talent Engagement (early talents) portfolio, ensuring tailored and innovative approaches to attract top-tier global talent across all levels.
• Project-Based Recruitment: Lead and execute Agile, project-based recruitment initiatives and volume hiring campaigns to support the client's fluctuating talent needs.
• Stakeholder & Customer Management: Build strong relationships with key client stakeholders (such as Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners) to manage expectations, align on resourcing strategies, and add value to the recruitment lifecycle.
• Performance Management: Monitor account performance against established SLAs and KPIs, analyze regular performance scorecards, and implement process optimizations to increase operating efficiency.
• Financial & Budget Control: Take responsibility for delivering the prescribed operational budget, managing expenses responsibly, and actively participating in the forecasting and budgeting process.
• Process Improvement: Lead continuous improvement activities and state-of-the-art recruitment strategies to ensure we attract and secure top-tier global talent.

What we would like you to have:

• Proven experience in a recruitment management or operational delivery capacity, with a strong preference for an RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing) or in-house on-site environment.
• Demonstrated experience in coaching, mentoring, and developing high-performing recruitment teams.
• Proven track record with project-based recruitment or running scalable hiring campaigns.
• Experience or a strong affinity with recruiting for Manufacturing/Operations environments and/or Talent Engagement (early talents / graduate) portfolios is highly desirable.
• Solid financial acumen with experience managing operational performance, budgets, and reporting (MI).
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and conceptual thinking skills—capable of translating complex client needs into actionable operational plans.
• A proactive, analytical, and solution-oriented mindset with a resilient "can-do" attitude.
• Fluency in English is required; fluency in Dutch is a nice-to-have.

What can you expect in return?

• Extensive onboarding and leadership development programs.
• Attractive base salary with an annual bonus plan and comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid work model based in the south of the Netherlands.
• An inspiring, inclusive working environment in which you, together with your Randstad Sourceright team and colleagues, will make a genuine difference for our pioneer partner.
• The opportunity to work with world-class recruitment technologies, tools, and innovations, allowing you to focus on leading your team and delivering high-quality, human-forward results.

To find out more please feel free to get in touch with our dedicated Talent Acquisition Partner at [email protected].

We are an inclusive employer and should you require any reasonable adjustments in order to complete any aspect of the recruitment process, please contact the Internal Talent Acquisition (ITA) team.