Benelux Senior HR Generalist, Life Sciences

Leica Microsystems; Gouda; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant discounts

Job summary

Danaher in the Netherlands seeks a Senior HR Generalist Benelux to partner with HR Business Partners and leaders across the Life Sciences organization. You will manage complex employee relations matters and oversee lifecycle transactions within a standardized HR delivery model.

You will drive policy interpretation, support performance management and talent acquisition, and maintain compliant, well-documented records while contributing to continuous improvement across the HR function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in HR operations, shared services, or HR generalist roles.
• Fluency in Dutch (mandatory) with knowledge of Dutch/Belgian labor practices.
• Experience independently managing complex HR cases within policies and procedures.
• Experience using HRIS and case management systems, analyzing data and supporting process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Resolve complex HR cases and provide subject matter expertise on employee lifecycle transactions, policy interpretation, time and attendance, benefits, and other HR inquiries.
• Partner with HR Business Partners, Centers of Excellence, and people leaders to drive local activities and ensure operational continuity plans.
• Support people leaders on performance management administration, documentation requirements, and HR processes, including talent acquisition activities as assigned.
• Document case activities and maintain accurate records in HR systems to support compliance, auditability, reporting, and knowledge management.
• Identify process improvement opportunities, analyze recurring issues, and contribute to standardization, simplification, and continuous improvement initiatives across HR Service Delivery.

Skills

Dutch fluency

HR operations

HRIS experience

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Danaher in the Netherlands seeks a Senior HR Generalist Benelux to partner with HR Business Partners and leaders across the Life Sciences organization. You will manage complex employee relations matters and oversee lifecycle transactions within a standardized HR delivery model.

You will drive policy interpretation, support performance management and talent acquisition, and maintain compliant, well-documented records while contributing to continuous improvement across the HR function.