HR Business Services Manager, Netherlands

PPG Industries

  • Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
  • Vast
  • Voltijds
  • 1 dag geleden
PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD®At PPG, we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings, and materials that our customers have trusted for more than 140 years. Through dedication and creativity, we solve our customers’ biggest challenges, collaborating closely to find the right path forward. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, we operate and innovate in more than 70 countries. We serve customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets, and aftermarkets. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.Join Our Team and Shape the Future of HR at PPG!We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled HR Business Services Manager to lead our HR operations and drive continuous improvement in service delivery across the country. As a strategic partner, you will oversee and optimize the full range of Hire-to-Retire processes, ensuring alignment to standards while respecting local peculiarities. You will play a pivotal role in promoting HR business service excellence and driving operational efficiency.The position is located in Amsterdam, directly reporting to HR Business Services Cluster Leader. Local presence and language are important to fulfil the core responsibilities.Your Key Responsibilities:HR Business Service Excellence
  • Oversee and streamline the country’s hire-to-retire operations, ensuring they are efficient, effective, and aligned with company standards while respecting local nuances.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement by driving HR process optimization and introducing innovative solutions.
  • Leverage Operational Excellence knowledge and HR Shared Services to continuously optimize and improve HR processes.
  • Lead workforce restructuring initiatives and manage employee and labor relations to ensure compliance and a smooth transition during organizational changes.
  • Lead project deployment for country-specific initiatives, ensuring smooth execution and stakeholder alignment.
People, Organization, Stakeholder Management
  • Drive alignment and effectiveness within the regional HR team, offering leadership, coaching, and development opportunities.
  • Build and sustain strong relationships with key stakeholders across leadership and HR to ensure alignment, collaboration, and mutual support for HR service excellence.
SBU Strategy Implementation
  • Support and drive the implementation of the SBU strategy focused on performance management, talent management, employee engagement, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
What you bring to the role:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
  • 7+ years in international or regional HR roles within industrial manufacturing, covering divers HR functions.
  • Effective Stakeholder Management and ability to build strong working relationships with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
  • Proven experience in Operational Leadership and managing HR processes, preferably in a complex and diverse organization.
  • In-depth knowledge of HR operations, employee relations, labor relations, and restructuring initiatives.
  • Experience in negotiating with Unions and Work Councils (CLA).
  • Continuous Improvement mindset.
  • Strong decision-making capabilities with the ability to balance strategic priorities with day-to-day operational demands.
  • Lean Six Sigma certification would be an advantage.
  • Proficiency in Dutch and English
About Us:Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.The PPG Way:Every Single Day at PPG:We partner with customers to create mutual value.We are insightful, dedicated and proactive. We have intimate knowledge of the market and our customers. We focus on practical solutions that make a difference.We are “One PPG” to the world.We trust our people every day, in every way.We make it happen.We run it like we own it.We do better today than yesterday – everyday.PPG vision:We are One PPG:PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
About us:Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™
Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company.. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.The PPG Way
Every single day at PPG:
We partner with customers to create mutual value.
We are “One PPG” to the world.
We trust our people every day, in every way.
We make it happen.
We run it like we own it.
We do better today than yesterday – everyday.PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.
Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

PPG Industries