HR Advisor - Dutch Speaker (Netherlands)

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

Shape the Future of Employee Success: HR Advisor - Dutch Speaker (Netherlands)

Ready to act as a trusted advisor to leadership while managing a world-class employee journey? Trimble is looking for a people‑centric professional to champion the needs of our Netherlands team, coaching our managers and guiding employee success from the ground up.

About Us: Trimble is a global technology company that connects the physical and digital worlds, transforming the ways work gets done. With relentless innovation in precise positioning, modeling and data analytics, Trimble enables essential industries including construction, geospatial and transportation.

Whether it's helping customers build and maintain infrastructure, design and construct buildings, optimize global supply chains or map the world, Trimble is at the forefront, driving productivity and progress.

What Makes This Role Great:

In this role, you will act as a true collaborator and coach for our colleagues and managers. Rather than just executing administrative tasks, you will have a high degree of ownership in guiding managers through complex employee relations, performance management, and local health and absence cases.

Key Exciting 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.

Essential Skills & Experience

• 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.

Bonus Points For

• Experience managing human resources within the Belgium market or a strong curiosity for international markets.
• Prior experience operating effectively within a fast-paced, matrixed global organization.

Logistics Location:

Bodegraven, Netherlands OR Best, Netherlands (On-site)

Travel Requirement:

Minimal (0-10%)

Why You'll Love Working With Us

At Trimble, we're not just a company that "does good"—we are a team dedicated to making a tangible, positive Real-World Impact. We build innovative solutions designed to solve the world's most critical challenges. From construction sites to transportation hubs, our work tangibly improves how people live, build, move, and grow.

• You’ll work on projects that truly matter: Our purpose-driven culture means you'll be helping to build and deliver solutions that make work faster, safer, and more sustainable for millions of people worldwide. Our impact is tangible, from connected machines that save fuel to data-driven insights that reduce waste.
• Collaborate with like-minded people: Our strong internal culture is a "hidden gem." You will work with a collaborative, supportive team that shares your purpose and fosters a genuine sense of belonging. We’re a company of "visionary pragmatists" who think boldly and build things that work.
• Be an owner: Trimble thrives on individuals who take initiative and embrace ownership. You'll find an entrepreneurial spirit where success is often "self-authored," empowering proactive "doers."

Keywords

HR Advisor, HR Generalist, Human Resources Advisor, Dutch Labor Law, Absence Management, Wet Verbetering Poortwachter, Employee Relations, Bodegraven HR Jobs, Best HR Jobs, Performance Management.

Join a Values-Driven Team: Belong, Grow, Innovate.

At Trimble, our core values of Belong, Grow, and Innovate aren't just words—they're the foundation of our culture. We foster an environment where you are seen, heard, and valued (Belong); where you have an opportunity to build a career and drive our collective growth (Grow); and where your innovative ideas shape the future (Innovate). We believe in empowering local teams to create impactful strategies, ensuring our global vision resonates with every individual. Become part of a team where your contributions truly matter.

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