Functional Application Manager
Description
As a Functional Application Manager, you ensure that our applications run smoothly and fully support the needs of the organization. You manage, maintain, and optimize systems related to payroll, integrations, and data flows.
You act as the link between IT, operations, and end users, making sure processes run efficiently and systems perform as expected. Together with your colleagues, you contribute to a stable, efficient, and future-proof IT environment.
Offers
At House of Work, we believe in investing in our people. As part of our team, you can expect:
- Plenty of opportunities for personal and professional development
- A competitive salary that matches your role and experience
- A vitality program and fresh fruit at the office every week
- A delicious fresh lunch every Tuesday
- Monthly Friday afternoon drinks
- Annual company outings and team events
- Over 80 friendly colleagues across multiple offices in the Netherlands and abroad
At House of Work, you’re not just an employee—you’re a valued colleague. We make sure your work is both rewarding and enjoyable.
Responsibilities
In this role, you are responsible for the daily management and continuous improvement of our applications. You identify improvement opportunities, resolve issues, and ensure that changes are properly implemented and embedded in the organization. You don’t just think of solutions—you make sure they actually work in practice. You will work closely with users and stakeholders across the business.
The staffing industry is fast-paced, so you need to be able to switch quickly, prioritize effectively, and stay organized under pressure.
What will you be doing?
- Application management & maintenance: manage core applications such as AFAS and Plan4Flex; ensure stability and optimal performance
- Process optimization: identify bottlenecks and translate them into practical improvements
- Changes & implementations: implement, test, and guide system changes
- Incident & change management: handle tickets and monitor progress and quality
- Documentation & knowledge sharing: maintain work instructions and user documentation
- Stakeholder management: collaborate with users, process owners, and IT
- Quality & usability: ensure solutions are practical and user-friendly
What do we expect from you?
Your profile
- Experience in functional application management or a similar role
- Affinity with IT systems and business processes
- Experience with testing, implementations, and user support
- A hands-on mindset: you don’t just solve problems—you prevent them
- Strong communication skills
- Affinity with payroll, integrations, and data flows
- Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-changing environment
Education
A background in, for example:
- HBO Business IT & Management
- HBO ICT
- HBO Business Administration (with IT affinity)
Nice to have
- Experience in the staffing or HR services industry
- Familiarity with AFAS, Plan4Flex, and/or Power BI
- Experience working in a multi-brand/multi-entity environment
Team & working method
You will be part of the IT department and work closely with operations and process owners. The team is evolving, giving you the opportunity to actively contribute to structure, improvements, and standardization.
We value initiative, ownership, and a proactive mindset.
Company profile
Do you recognise yourself in this role? We would love to hear from you!
Apply now or send an email with your CV to marketing@houseofwork.nl. We look forward to receiving your application!
About House of Work
House of Work is a collaboration of several staffing brands. Together, we provide a full range of international, high-quality labor and HR solutions.
We believe in a personal approach and creating an environment where you can grow and thrive, so we can make an impact together.
We connect people.
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