Dutch-Speaker HR Advisor: Coach Leaders & Talent

Trimble Inc.; Best; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Trimble Inc. in the Netherlands is seeking an experienced HR Advisor who is a native Dutch speaker and fluent in English to support our Netherlands team. You will coach managers, guide employee relations, and oversee local absence management, ensuring compliance with Dutch regulations.

You will partner with global Centres of Excellence to tailor global people programs for the Netherlands, drive local talent initiatives, and promote a healthy, productive work culture on-site in Best or Bodegraven.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of progressive HR Advisor or HR Generalist background with a track record of handling complex casework independently.
• Legal Expertise: Strong, applied knowledge of Dutch labor law and practical experience managing Dutch absence laws/case management.
• Language Skills: Native Dutch speaker with full professional fluency in English and excellent communication/coaching skills.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Manager Coaching & Advisory: Act as a trusted coach to guide managers through day-to-day leadership challenges, performance management, and team growth with empathy.
• Absence & Case Management: Manage local long-term and short-term absence cases, ensuring full compliance with Dutch regulations (such as the Wet Verbetering Poortwachter).
• Employee Relations: Cultivate a healthy work environment by using mature mediation and investigative skills to resolve complex employee relations and performance cases.
• Local Implementation: Drive the local delivery and implementation of global people programs, collaborating closely with international Centres of Excellence to make them work for the Netherlands team.
• Talent & Growth Support: Deep-dive into local business objectives to support local talent initiatives and solve practical organizational challenges.

Skills

HR Advisory

Dutch labor law

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/psychology/business

Job description

Trimble Inc. in the Netherlands is seeking an experienced HR Advisor who is a native Dutch speaker and fluent in English to support our Netherlands team. You will coach managers, guide employee relations, and oversee local absence management, ensuring compliance with Dutch regulations.

You will partner with global Centres of Excellence to tailor global people programs for the Netherlands, drive local talent initiatives, and promote a healthy, productive work culture on-site in Best or Bodegraven.