The HR Manager is based in the Netherlands and is responsible for delivering hands-on HR services and advice across the organization’s international population. In addition to supporting the Netherlands, the role will be responsible for HR-related processes for the smaller teams in Spain and Italy and will work in close coordination with France HR where part of the business is also based. This role covers payroll coordination, people management advice, learning & development, absence management, administration of pensions and insurances, HR data management and reporting, and participation in HR budgeting and cost control. The role partners closely with managers, Finance and external providers to ensure compliant, efficient and employee-focused HR delivery.
Key responsibilities
· Payroll
o Coordinate and/or prepare payroll runs with external payroll provider.
o Ensure payroll accuracy, timely processing and compliance with local regulations.
o Reconcile payroll reports with Finance and resolve payroll queries from employees.
· Management advice & employee relations
o Act as trusted HR advisor to managers on performance management, reorganizations, contractual questions and disciplinary matters.
o Provide coaching to managers on people’s decisions and best-practice HR processes.
o Support resolution of employee relations issues and escalate where appropriate.
o Coordinate HR-related processes for Spain and Italy, ensuring alignment with local requirements and close collaboration with France HR where business activities overlap.
· Training & development
o Identify training needs and support the delivery of learning programs (internal).
o Coordinate onboarding, development plans and performance appraisal processes.
· Manage sick leave & absence
o Manage employee absence and return-to-work processes, maintain accurate records.
o Work with managers and external providers (occupational health, case managers) to support employee reintegration.
o Ensure compliance with applicable absence legislation and company procedures.
· Administration — pensions & insurances
o Administer employee benefits including pension enrolments, group insurances and other statutory/voluntary benefits.
o Liaise with pension and insurance providers, manage contract changes and annual renewals.
o Communicate benefits and changes clearly to employees.
· Data management & reporting
o Maintain HR data integrity in the HRIS and ensure GDPR-compliant handling of personal data.
o Produce regular and ad-hoc HR reports: headcount, turnover, absence, training, payroll costs and other KPIs.
o Use data to identify trends and provide insight to HR leadership and business partners.
· Budgeting & cost control
o Support HR budget preparation and monitor actuals vs budget for payroll, training and benefits.
o Provide forecasts and advice on cost implications of HR decisions.
Required qualifications & experience
o Bachelor’s degree in human resources.
o Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar HR role; experience in an international / multi-jurisdictional environment preferred.
o Proven experience with payroll coordination, absence management and benefits administration.
oStrong practical knowledge of HR processes, HRIS and reporting.
o Excellent verbal and written Dutch and English.
Desired skills & competencies
o Stakeholder management — ability to advise and influence managers at all levels.
o Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
o Analytical skills able to turn HR data into practical insights.
o Confidentiality and professional integrity.
o Good interpersonal and coaching skills.
o Proactive, problem-solving attitude and ability to work independently.
oFamiliarity with Dutch employment law.
o Travel: occasional travel to international sites as required.
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