Manager, Human Resources

Job title: Manager, Human Resources

About the Role The Manager, Human Resources is responsible for delivering end-to-end HR support for the Venlo campus, acting as a trusted partner to local leadership while ensuring compliant, efficient, and people-focused HR support. The role balances hands-on HR execution with advisory and people leadership responsibilities, ensuring alignment with Dutch labor law, the Works Councils Act (WOR), and Global HR frameworks.

What You'll Do

• Act as a strategic and operational HR partner to local management, providing guidance on workforce planning, employee relations, performance management, and organizational effectiveness.
• Support leaders with coaching and advice across the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, development, performance improvement, and exits.
• Champion and actively model a positive, inclusive workplace culture by partnering with leaders and employees to drive engagement initiatives, promote recognition, and reinforce company values.
• Manage employee relations cases (e.g., absenteeism, performance, disciplinary matters, grievances) in accordance with Dutch legislation and internal procedures.
• Drive performance management cycles, providing guidance to leaders on goal-setting, evaluations, and development planning.
• Contribute to succession planning and talent development initiatives at site aligned to global standards.
• Act as a primary HR point of contact for the Works Council for people-related topics, ensuring timely information, consultation, and follow-up.
• Liaise with external parties (e.g., occupational health services, legal advisors) in line with company and statutory requirements.
• Ensure all HR practices are compliant with local legislation, works council requirements, and collective labor agreements (where applicable).
• Support recruitment activities in partnership with Talent Acquisition, including role scoping, interview participation, and hiring manager readiness.
• Oversee accurate and timely execution of HR administration, including contracts, amendments, probation tracking, leave of absence management, and employee records.
• Ensure data integrity in HR systems and support payroll validation in close collaboration with payroll providers and Finance.
• Lead and develop a local HR team (e.g., HR Advisors / Administrators), ensuring clear priorities, coaching, and high performance.
• Foster an inclusive, engaged, and professional HR team culture focused on service excellence and trust.
• Work closely with Global HR Centers of Expertise (e.g., Compensation & Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development) to implement global programs locally.
• Support global HR initiatives and change programs, as required.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 5–8 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a distribution center environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with Dutch labor law, employee relations, and HR operations.
• Proven HR experience in the Netherlands, within a matrix and/or global organization.
• Strong working knowledge of Dutch labor law, Works Councils Act (WOR), absenteeism and working-conditions regulations; experience supporting Works Council consultations and consent processes.
• Credible, balanced communication style with management and employee representatives.
• Fluent in Dutch and English (written and spoken).
• Experience supporting managers in complex operational or corporate environments; distribution, logistics experience is a plus.
• Solid knowledge of Dutch employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Strong advisory, coaching, and influencing skills.
• Excellent organizational and stakeholder management abilities.
• Comfortable operating both strategically and hands-on.
• High level of discretion and professionalism.

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting managers in complex operational or corporate environments; distribution, logistics experience is a plus.
• Experience with global HR initiatives and change programs.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Travel allowance
• Access to our Sample Sale, where you can shop against reduced prices
• A fast-paced and dynamic culture where you can truly make a difference
• Professional development opportunities to grow your career
• Equal employment opportunity employer; commitment to fair and accessible recruitment