Social Affairs Manager (Dutch required)

Philips Iberica SAU; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health technology company is seeking a Social Affairs Manager to oversee the execution of their Central Social Plan (CSP) in the UK. The role involves providing expert advice during restructurings, supporting affected employees, and ensuring compliance with HR processes. The ideal candidate will have a degree in HR or Business Administration, fluency in Dutch, and a strong background in managing social affairs. Join us to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Netherlands, familiar with CSP and redeployment protocols.
• Strong affinity for streamlined processes and continuous improvement.
• Fluency in Dutch is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliant execution of the Central Social Plan (CSP) and support affected employees.
• Coordinate with HR partners for redeployment protocols and manage SA coaches.
• Standardize Social Affair Management processes and maintain documentation.

Skills

Collaboration

Leadership

Process Improvement

Account Management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Job Title

Social Affairs Manager (Dutch required)

Job Description

You will ensure the compliant and legally correct dismissal and execution of our Central Social Plan (CSP) in a timely manner, with a focus on personal guidance of impacted employees through Social Affairs (SA) Coaching. You will be accountable for ensuring compliance with the License to Operate within the scope of GEO NL, from a Social Affair Management perspective.

Your role:

1. Provide general and expert advice and support regarding CSP dismissals to the People Function and organization in NL, focusing on leading and securing the end-to-end Social Affair Management process during restructurings, and supporting affected employees.

2. Coordinate with People (HR) Partners and Talent Acquisition to execute redeployment protocols aimed at increasing fair redeployment, providing personalized support to mitigate stress and foster positive outcomes.

3. Manage qualified and trained SA coaches, coordinating the matching process with external coaches through external suppliers.

4. Standardize the effectiveness and efficiency of Social Affair Management preparations and execution, including maintaining an up-to-date portal, formats, informational materials, and process documentation.

5. Ensure proper HR administration of CSP dismissals in collaboration with Philips People Services, including reporting on outplacement progress to stakeholders.

6. Enhance cooperation with internal and external suppliers such as LHH/Randstad, Archipel, Altersum, and Talent Acquisition, developing streamlined processes, procedures, and tools.

7. Share knowledge and ensure adherence to the formalized and standardized Way of Working (WoW) within the People Partners/HR team, including supplier and account management activities with finance/procurement support.

You're the right fit if:

1. You hold a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, with relevant experience in the Netherlands, preferably familiar with CSP, Redeployment protocols, VSO/BOK, etc.

2. You demonstrate personal leadership in managing the Social Affair Management process end-to-end.

3. You have a strong affinity for streamlined, standardized processes and a drive for continuous improvement in effectiveness and efficiency.

4. You possess exceptional collaboration skills, working seamlessly with stakeholders, People Partners, and Leaders.

5. You have a proactive approach to align impacted employees with the capacity of SA coaches.

6. You are skilled in account management, including conducting regular review meetings with third-party suppliers and providing comprehensive reports to stakeholders.

7. Fluency in Dutch is essential.

How we work together

We believe that we are better together than apart. For this role, it requires working in-person at least 3 days per week.

About Philips

We are a health technology company built around the belief that every human matters. We are committed to ensuring everyone has access to quality healthcare. Join us to make a meaningful impact.

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