People Experience Partner

Keller Executive Search

  • Tiel, Gelderland
  • € 65.000-75.000 per jaar
  • Vast
  • Voltijds
  • 12 dagen geleden
  • Versneld solliciteren
Our client, an established global manufacturing organization, is seeking a People Experience Partner to drive and enhance the people function across their Netherlands and Belgium operations. This is a strategic role designed for a seasoned HR professional who excels at establishing operational excellence while fostering strong stakeholder relationships throughout the organization.Primarily located at their Tiel headquarters, you will provide HR support to approximately 210 team members across four locations in the Netherlands and Belgium, spanning both production and commercial functions. This position provides considerable independence and the opportunity to significantly influence the transformation of the regional people experience.Core ResponsibilitiesOperational Excellence & Foundation Building
  • Partner with global shared service teams to ensure seamless HR service delivery
  • Establish clear, consistent processes for performance management, absence management, and employee lifecycle activities
  • Support payroll accuracy and compliance across both countries
  • Develop and implement robust HR processes and policies, including a comprehensive regional handbook
Employee Relations & Works Council Management
  • Provide expert guidance on restructuring, redundancy processes, and change management
  • Handle complex employee relations matters, investigations, and disciplinary processes
  • Build credibility and trust within the organisation following recent operational changes
  • Manage relationships with Works Councils across multiple sites, including regular consultation and information sharing
Business Partnership & Support
  • Lead key HR process implementation including performance reviews, compensation planning, and development programmes
  • Coach and support managers in people management best practices
  • Serve as the primary HR point of contact for country-specific needs and legislative requirements
  • Partner closely with site leaders and management teams to execute people-related initiatives
Strategic Collaboration
  • Support organisational change initiatives and culture development
  • Execute regional people strategies aligned with global objectives
  • Work collaboratively with global HR teams including Business Partners, Total Rewards, and Talent Acquisition
  • Identify and propose both short-term and long-term HR interventions based on data analysis
RequirementsEssential Requirements
  • Experience working in matrixed, multi-national organisations
  • Strong knowledge of Dutch employment law and employment practices
  • Solutions-oriented mindset with ability to work independently and manage ambiguity
  • Fluent Dutch and English (written and spoken)
  • Works Council or similar consultation body experience
  • Strong relationship building and influencing skills across all organisational levels
  • Manufacturing or industrial environment experience strongly preferred
  • Proven experience in employee relations including complex case management and investigations
  • Minimum 5 years' HR generalist experience with broad exposure across multiple HR disciplines
Desirable Qualifications
  • Strong project management capabilities
  • Experience with shared service HR models
  • Experience working with global HR systems and processes
  • Knowledge of Belgian employment law and practices
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
  • Experience in organisational change and transformation
BenefitsCompensation & Benefits Package
  • Comprehensive Healthcare coverage
  • Salary: €65,000 - €75,000 per annum
  • Pension Scheme
  • Company Car provided
  • Professional Development opportunities within a global organisation
  • Flexible Working: Hybrid approach with significant autonomy over working arrangements
  • Annual Bonus: 10% of base salary
Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination PolicyEqual Employment Opportunity StatementBoth Keller Executive Search and our clients are Equal Opportunity Employers. For all positions, whether with Keller Executive Search or our clients, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, skin color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under EU law and the laws of the respective EU member states.Commitment to DiversityKeller Executive Search and its clients are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all individuals are valued and respected. We recognize and celebrate the cultural diversity across EU member states.Reasonable AccommodationsBoth Keller Executive Search and our clients are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, in accordance with EU Directive 2000/78/EC and national laws of EU member states. We engage in an interactive process to determine effective, reasonable accommodations.Compensation InformationFor client positions, compensation information will be provided in accordance with applicable EU and national laws. When required by law, salary information will be included in job postings or provided during the recruitment process. We are committed to pay transparency and equal pay for equal work, in line with EU Directive 2006/54/EC and national laws on pay equity.Compliance with LawsBoth Keller Executive Search and our clients comply with EU laws, directives, and regulations, as well as national laws of EU member states governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all employment terms and conditions, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Workplace HarassmentBoth Keller Executive Search and our clients expressly prohibit any form of workplace harassment based on any protected characteristic under EU law and the laws of EU member states. This includes, but is not limited to, harassment based on race, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nationality, age, disability, or genetic information.Data Protection and PrivacyWe process personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable national data protection laws. For more information about how we collect and process personal data for recruitment and employment purposes, please review our Privacy Policy at .Pay EquityBoth Keller Executive Search and our clients are committed to pay equity and conduct periodic pay equity analyses in accordance with applicable EU and national laws.Working Time and LeaveWe comply with EU Directive 2003/88/EC concerning certain aspects of the organization of working time, as well as national laws of EU member states regarding working hours, rest periods, and leave entitlements.Health and SafetyWe are committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment in accordance with EU Framework Directive 89/391/EEC on Safety and Health at Work and relevant national laws of EU member states.Works Councils and Employee RepresentationWe respect the rights of employees to form and join works councils and other forms of employee representation in accordance with EU Directive 2009/38/EC and national laws of EU member states.Country-Specific DeclarationsWhile this policy provides a general framework applicable across the EU, it's important to note that specific employment laws can vary significantly between EU member states. To ensure full compliance with local regulations, we make the following provisions: * Local Law Compliance: In addition to EU-wide regulations, we comply with all national laws and regulations of the specific EU member state where the employment takes place.
  • Country-Specific Addenda: For each EU country where we operate, we maintain country-specific addenda to this policy. These addenda outline any additional requirements, protections, or procedures mandated by national law that go beyond or differ from EU-wide standards.
  • Language Requirements: In countries where local law requires that employment policies be provided in the local language, we will make available a properly translated version of this policy and its country-specific addendum.
  • Notification of Applicable Laws: During the recruitment process, candidates will be informed of the specific national laws that apply to their potential employment, in addition to EU-wide regulations.
  • Regular Updates: We commit to regularly reviewing and updating our country-specific addenda to reflect any changes in national employment laws.
  • Precedence of National Law: Where national law provides greater protection or additional rights to employees beyond what is outlined in this general EU policy, the national law will take precedence.
  • Specific Declarations: Where required by national law, we will make specific declarations regarding matters such as:
  • Pay transparency and gender pay gap reporting
  • Working time arrangements
  • Collective bargaining agreements
  • Data protection and privacy measures
  • Whistleblower protection mechanisms
  • Any quota systems for underrepresented groups in employment
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.Genetic InformationIn accordance with EU and national laws, both Keller Executive Search and our clients do not discriminate based on genetic information. We do not request or require genetic information from applicants or employees, except as permitted by law.Local LawsBoth Keller Executive Search and our clients comply with all applicable local laws and ordinances regarding employment practices in the areas where we operate within the EU.Note: This job posting may be for a position with Keller Executive Search or one of our clients. The specific employer will be identified during the application and interview process. Employment laws and requirements may vary depending on the employer and location within the EU.

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