Luc de Ridder

HR Project Manager | Change & Technology | Beschikbaar / available sept ’26

The Randstad, Netherlands

About

I’m an HR Project Manager who’s passionate about making work better — for people, and for the teams that support them. Over the past 10+ years, I’ve led talent efforts in two high-growth tech scale-ups and supported organizations through fast-paced transformation 🌪️. Those experiences showed me how the right tools and systems can unlock real impact in HR. I focus on building processes that are scalable, efficient, and human-centered. Whether it’s implementing new HR tech, automating repetitive tasks 🤖, or streamlining the recruitment journey, I love finding practical ways to reduce friction and help teams do their best work. At the end of the day, it’s about freeing up time and energy so people can focus on what really matters. If you’re working to modernize HR, simplify operations, or bring more heart into how we scale — let’s connect!

Experience

  • Manager Technology & Change (a.i.) | Recruitment Division at Careyn
    Oct 2025 - Present · 10 mos

    - Discovery & implementation of recruiting software (ATS), including automations & integrations with surrounding stack. Realised effectiveness and efficiency gains by implementing screening frameworks, structured data gathering and continuous data analysis. - Change Lead for ~180 managers, leading communications, awareness & training, and adoption of new way of working. Delivered various process manuals, global training and deep-dive sessions. - Investigate state of operations and deliver advisory report to build a futureproof recruiting operation.

  • AI Lead | Project Manager HR & Technology at Specialized People
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

    - Builder and owner of our very own chatbot Sean Paul. Live integrations with email, calendar, employee database, and knowledge base. Featuring various highly advanced actions through customized webhook commands using N8N. - Interim Consultant on anything related to HR & Technology, including AI & future of work concepts.

  • Human Resources Project Manager (a.i.) at Het Onderwijshuis
    Jul 2025 - Oct 2025 · 4 mos

    Post-merger HR transformation / harmonisation project, covering: - Functions & Salary House overhaul - Supporting board decision making by providing various HR data points - Harmonisation of Core Values and Culture Markers - Set up Performance Review Cycle

  • Global Manager HR & TA | Technology | Growth & Expansion at bunq
    Jun 2022 - Dec 2024 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    Leading global TA & People teams to meet company goals & achieve hiring success: - Lead Employer Branding & Talent Sourcing functions to Attract the right talent - Connect mid- and long-term company goals to forecasting & attraction strategies - Ownership of optimizing Employment Solutions in new regions across EMEA & US - Lead various People initiatives such as Internal Mobility, Succession Planning, DE&I, etc - Optimize People tech stack, integrating & automating processes to increase efficiency & optimize employee experience.

  • Global Recruitment Manager at Cocoroco
    Jun 2021 - Jun 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Revel in the freedom of a limitless workspace! We connect you with companies around the world who embrace remote work as the future. With Cocoroco, you decide where you work, when you work, and who you work for.