HR advisor

Demcon life sciences & health; Enschede; Hybrid; EUR 37,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

8% holiday pay

25 days vacation

ATV days

Partial remote work

Training via Demcon Academy

Pension plan

Travel allowance

Bike scheme

Wellness programme

Fruit each week

Staff association

Job summary

Demcon is seeking an HR advisor in Enschede to advise managers and employees on a broad range of HR topics and ensure consistent policy application.

You will support HR processes, monitor the employee lifecycle, and help professionalize HR practices across operating companies. The role blends operational and strategic HR, with a strong focus on collaboration and trusted partner relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resource Management or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in an advisory HR role.
• Knowledge of employment law and CLAs.
• Experience with HR systems and digital HR processes.
• Excellent Dutch and English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advising managers on absenteeism, performance, development, and legal matters.
• Monitor absenteeism and support absence management processes.
• Assist with complex employee cases, performance improvements and exit trajectories.
• Contribute to tactical HR topics like mobility, succession planning, and culture change.
• Coordinate performance and development review cycles; monitor HR processes.

Skills

Advisory HR experience

Dutch & English proficiency

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in HR management

Tools

HRIS / HR software

Job description

# HR advisorEnschedeStaff & ManagementStarter / juniorapplyAre you an HR professional who enjoys working closely with the business and thrives on advising managers and employees? In this role, you will translate HR policies into practical solutions and contribute to a professional and future-oriented HR approach across our operating companies.As an HR advisor, you will be a trusted sparring partner for managers on a wide range of HR topics. You will support the execution of HR processes, safeguard the quality of the employee lifecycle, and contribute to the ongoing development of HR policies and practices. In doing so, you will work closely with HR business partners, HR officers, and managers throughout the organization.#### About DemconDemcon develops and produces advanced technology and complex systems, from concept and prototype to series production. Driven by the ambition to solve societal and technological challenges, we combine deep engineering expertise with creativity to deliver solutions that make a real impact. We design prototypes, industrialize innovations, and manufacture high-tech systems, with a strong focus on mechatronics. By integrating mechanical, electrical, and software engineering with disciplines such as robotics, optics, and data science, we support our customers throughout the entire product lifecycle. The Demcon Group consists of more than 50 specialized companies that together form a one-stop shop for high-tech innovation. With over 1,100 colleagues worldwide, we are building the technology of tomorrow.#### What are you going to do?As an HR advisor, you will advise and support managers and employees on a broad range of HR-related topics. You will help ensure that HR policies are applied consistently across the organization and contribute to the effective execution and continuous improvement of HR processes.Your responsibilities will include:* Advising managers on absenteeism, performance, employee development, and employment law matters;* Monitoring absenteeism figures and supporting absence management processes and case documentation;* Supporting HR business partners and managers with complex employee cases, such as performance improvement and exit trajectories;* Acting as a sparring partner on tactical HR topics, including internal mobility, succession planning, team development, and cultural change initiatives;* Coordinating the performance and development review cycle;* Planning and monitoring the progress of HR processes;* Ensuring the correct application of collective labor agreements (CLA) and HR policies;* Contributing to strategic workforce planning and HR policy development;* Participating in HR projects and supporting the further professionalization of the HR function;* Identifying relevant HR trends and developments and translating them into practical applications within the organization;* Building and maintaining strong relationships with managers and employees;* Delivering presentations, workshops, and interactive sessions on HR-related topics;* Serving as an approachable and trusted point of contact for HR matters across the organization.#### What do you bring to the table?You are a confident HR professional who can easily switch between operational and tactical HR topics. You know how to build trust, provide constructive advice, and maintain an overview in a dynamic environment.In addition, you bring:* A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resource Management or a related field;* At least 2 years of experience in an advisory HR role;* Knowledge of employment law, social legislation, and collective labor agreements (CLAs);* Experience with HR systems and digital HR processes;* Strong communication and advisory skills;* Excellent command of both Dutch and English.* You also recognize yourself in the following competencies: a strong service-oriented mindset, analytical thinking, accuracy, and attention to detail. You are well-organized, enjoy collaborating with others, and have the ability to build lasting relationships based on trust.#### What do we offer you?At Demcon, you’ll be working on technology that makes a real difference. In a relaxed organisation that encourages initiative and fosters a positive working relationship with motivated colleagues, you’ll help build solutions for both today and tomorrow. We genuinely care about you as a person and encourage job satisfaction and a healthy work-life balance.You can also count on the following, amongst other things:* A competitive salary between €37,320 and €60,072 per year (excluding 8% holiday pay), depending on your experience;* 8% holiday pay, with the option to have this paid out in May or monthly with your salary;* 25 days’ holiday and 6 ATV days based on full-time employment;* Option to purchase additional days;* Partial remote working arrangement: up to 2 days per week for full-time employees, always in consultation with your manager;* Training courses and programmes via the Demcon Academy for your personal and professional development;* A good pension scheme with Zwitserleven;* Travel allowance;* Bicycle scheme/bicycle lease scheme;* Wellness programme including fun sports clinics, workshops and a workplace health check;* Fresh fruit every week;* Opportunity to take part in sporting events;* Active staff association (monthly activities and an annual Demcon weekend).#### Do you have any questions about this position?Do you have any questions about this position? We will be happy to answer them. Call to Carolien Wesseling, HR director or Serap Gauri, corporate recruiter at +31 (0)88 - 115 20 00.Are you interested in the position of HR advisor? Then we look forward to receiving your cv. You can apply via the application button.Acquisition based on this advertisement is not appreciated.If agencies offer unsolicited profiles or CVs, we reserve the right to use them without further obligation.No rights may be derived from such offers, nor will we be liable to pay any compensation in the event of the proposed candidate taking up employment.apply