Project Manager HR Tenders

Project overview

Waternet is looking for a Project Manager HR Tenders. FREELANCERS ALLOWED

The Human Resources (HR) department of the Amstel, Gooi and Vecht Water Authority has several tender processes that need to be set up, issued, awarded, and implemented following the split from the Waternet Foundation. These include tenders for temporary staffing, mobility, occupational health services, and external hiring.

Due to the scope of these activities, a hands-on Project Manager HR Tenders is sought to support and relieve the department.

As Project Manager, you will be responsible for guiding various large tender issues. You will bring together substantive expertise from different departments and work closely with the Procurement department to carefully prepare, draft, award, and implement tenders. Additionally, you will map out the organizational consequences of tenders and identify any follow-up processes within the water authority. You will ensure that the organization's core values and principles are incorporated into the tender documents and contracts.

The Role

You will be the lead for multiple European tenders within the HR domain. You will coordinate all necessary steps, monitor progress, and be responsible for the careful and controlled execution of the processes. You will act as the spokesperson and connector between the involved departments and ensure that the right stakeholders are involved in a timely manner. You will remain involved after the award for the implementation and management of any risks.

Knowledge of current laws and regulations regarding freelancers, secondment, and external hiring is important for contributing to future-proof contracts.

Activities

Result of the Assignment

The assignment focuses on the careful preparation, execution, and implementation of various HR-related tenders. This involves engaging the necessary stakeholders, managing risks, and realizing future-proof contracts that align with the water authority's objectives and principles.

• SECONDMENT NOT ALLOWED
• MAX RATE €85,- ALL IN EX VAT
• Leading and guiding various European tenders for the Human Resources department.
• Coordinating the entire tender process, from preparation and request for proposal to selection, award, and implementation.
• Acting as the spokesperson for tender documents.
• Bringing together substantive expertise and responsibilities from different departments.
• Conducting stakeholder analyses and maintaining contact with stakeholders within the organization.
• Organizing and facilitating meetings and ensuring the involvement of the right participants.
• Monitoring planning, progress, and timely execution of project tasks.
• Identifying and managing risks during the tender and implementation phases.
• Mapping out organizational implications and potential follow-up processes.
• Ensuring the organization's core values and principles are embedded in tenders and contracts.
• Advising on relevant laws and regulations concerning freelancers, secondment, and external hiring.
• Preparing interim progress reports for the client.

Requirements

The following requirements are knockout criteria and must be demonstrably evident from the CV:

Preferences

Competencies

Connecting: you know how to motivate employees and stakeholders and stimulate cooperation between different departments.

Strong communication: you can clearly formulate viewpoints and support them with clear arguments.

Leadership: you can direct, convince, and work result-orientedly with those involved.

Innovative: you think in terms of solutions, identify opportunities for improvement, and take initiative.

Planning: you work in a structured, careful, and result-oriented manner.

Stress-resistant: you remain effective under time pressure and can quickly adapt to changing circumstances.

Analytical: you can oversee complex issues and distinguish between main and minor points.

About the Department

You will be part of the Human Resources department, within the HR/Quality, Health, and Environment (QHSE) team. Together with your colleagues, you will work on a safe, healthy, and future-proof organization. Within the team, there is room for personal initiative and the realization of concrete improvements.

Additional Information

Match Interviews: October 20, 2026.

About the Client

The Amstel, Gooi and Vecht Water Authority works on safe, clean, and sufficient water in the region. Following the separation from the Waternet Foundation, the organization is in an important phase of further structuring and professionalization.

• Demonstrable HBO (higher professional education) work and thinking level.
• Minimum of 3 years of demonstrable work experience as a Project Manager.
• Minimum of 3 years of demonstrable work experience as a Procurement Advisor on HR-related topics.
• Minimum of 3 years of demonstrable work experience within ministries, water authorities, local governments, or executive organizations such as UWV.
• Good command of the Dutch language, both spoken and written.
• Availability for 28–32 hours per week.
• Demonstrable experience with HR-related tenders, from setup to implementation.
• Thorough knowledge of the Procurement Act, drafting specifications, and conducting market consultations.
• Experience as a Procurement Advisor or Project Manager specializing in external hiring.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, including the DBA Act, employer liability, the WTTA, and collective labor agreement provisions within the public sector.

Project details

• Start: 2026-10-08T22:00:00
• Location: Amsterdam Noord-Holland, NL
• Languages: Dutch