HR Manager Benelux & Nordics

The Human Resources (HR) Manager provides the full lifecycle of HR support. This role is critical in developing and executing initiatives for our people, providing great internal customer and business support, establishing solid partnerships and driving HR functional excellence and process improvement. Role reports to the Senior HR Director EMEA. Directly reporting to this role: Senior HR Generalist Benelux and Office Manager.

Activities and responsibilities:

• Set direction, priorities and culture expectations while championing Medline’s values and ‘Success Factors’ by driving the utilisation of performance metrics, continuous improvement principles and change management plans, while maximising employee ownership and engagement.
• Ensure implementation of HR strategies and initiatives that are aligned with the overall business strategy and Medline values.
• Be the first point of contact for managers concerning all local strategic and operational HR topics.
• Be the subject matter expert on local employment legislation and compliance.
• Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issues. Perform investigations and take appropriate corrective actions.
• Work with the workers council to ensure a seamless employee experience and company progression.
• Oversee, manage and strive for continuous improvement on all policies, processes and practices regarding the full employee lifecycle; design and deliver local HR practices that create and maintain the desired culture and performance.
• Nurture a positive working environment.
• Identify the learning, training and development needs of the organisation and deploy effective training plans.
• Provide people leaders guidance and mentoring. Develop and implement solutions to organisational challenges by leading/coaching others through change.
• Lead, develop and manage a team of individuals with diverse backgrounds. Hire and retain outstanding talent to work in high-performing teams.
• Continuously provide employees timely, candid and constructive performance feedback. Develop employees to their fullest potential and provide opportunities that enhance employee career growth. Recognise and reward employees for accomplishments.
• Monitor and manage the local HR budget in accordance with finance guidelines and principles.
• Manage the Benelux & Nordics HR and office management team.
  

Are you a match?

• 7+ years of professional experience and a successful track record in a similar HR Manager or HR Business Partner position.
• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Agile, hands-on, solid analytical skills and business acumen.
• Performance driven; desire to get the best out of yourself, the team and the company at all times.
• Strong in managing employee relations, with proven ability to successfully drive change and leadership ownership/accountability. Experience working with workers councils is a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of Dutch employment/labour law and preferably knowledge of Belgium and Swedish employment/labour law.
• Success in creating and driving effective development, retention and reward programmes.
• Committed to employee engagement and continuous improvement.
• Coaching and mentoring skills at a managerial level.
• Critical thinking and solid problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate with all levels of the organisation; strength in influencing decision makers and managing expectations.
• Experience identifying and resolving complex issues; can take initiative even under unfamiliar or ambiguous circumstances; sense of accountability and sound personal judgment.
• Self-starter, ability to quickly see through complexity.
• Experience with HR metrics, HRIS and databases.
• Fluent in Dutch and English; fluency in French is a plus.
  

Hours: 40 hours a week
Location: Arnhem (WTC building)

We have everything covered:

• Comprehensive induction by experienced colleagues - An individually tailored onboarding plan and fixed contacts so you can be off to a great start.
• Company pension plan - We increase our contributions to your pension plan throughout your employment because setting you up for a successful retirement is important to us.
• 26 days vacation - Because we also focus on personal development.
• Modern workplace - Our office has recently been renovated.
• A range of training opportunities - We actively support you in your development.
• Fresh fruit, free coffee, subsidised lunch and other benefits, such as a fitness allowance - So that your physical well-being is taken care of.
• Employee Assistance Programme – So that your mental well-being is taken care of.
• Flexible working options - To make your work flexible and productive.
• International working environment - Our European headquarters is truly diverse.