Benelux Senior HR Generalist - Life Sciences Impact

Leica Microsystems; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Danaher’s Life Sciences HR Generalist II in the Benelux region partners with HR Service Delivery, associates, people leaders, and the broader HR organization to drive policy interpretation, case handling, and continuous improvement. The role requires navigating complex, non-standard HR situations within a standardized delivery model.

As part of a global company, you’ll contribute to employee experience and ensure compliance across the life sciences platform in the Benelux geography, reporting to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7+ years of experience in HR operations, shared services, employee relations support, or a HR generalist or specialty discipline.
• Fluency in Dutch is mandatory, together with strong practical experience and knowledge of Dutch and Belgian labor practices.
• Experience independently managing complex HR cases within established policies and procedures.
• Experience utilizing HRIS, case management systems, and related business applications, analyzing data, identifying trends, and supporting process improvement initiatives.

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 execution of local activities aimed at supporting business requirements and ensuring operational continuity plans.
• Support people leaders on performance management administration, documentation requirements, and HR processes, including participation in 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 language proficiency

Policy interpretation

Case management

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Case management systems

Job description

Danaher’s Life Sciences HR Generalist II in the Benelux region partners with HR Service Delivery, associates, people leaders, and the broader HR organization to drive policy interpretation, case handling, and continuous improvement. The role requires navigating complex, non-standard HR situations within a standardized delivery model.

As part of a global company, you’ll contribute to employee experience and ensure compliance across the life sciences platform in the Benelux geography, reporting to