HR Director (Hands-on, Talent Acquisition focus)

EPM Scientific; Zuid-Holland; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

EPM Scientific is seeking a hands-on HR Director to lead the HR function across the business in the Netherlands. The role centers on owning recruitment end-to-end and partnering with leadership to drive growth while maintaining effective HR operations.

You will be close to the business, implement practical HR solutions, and build strong teams in a growing Life Sciences environment. This is a permanent, leadership-focused role.

Qualifications

• Strong generalist HR experience, including senior/lead roles.
• Hands-on recruitment/TA experience.
• Experience sourcing and engaging candidates directly, not only via agencies.
• Willingness to manage recruitment yourself.
• Confidence advising senior leaders on people matters.
• Ability to own the HR function end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR function and partner to senior leadership.
• Own recruitment from briefing to offers.
• Source candidates via LinkedIn, network, referrals.
• Understand hiring needs with leaders and support growth.
• Attract and secure talent across functions and levels.
• Oversee onboarding and positive starter experience.
• Support employee relations and HR policies day-to-day.
• Develop and improve HR and recruitment processes.
• Collaborate with leadership on people priorities.
• Balance strategic HR and hands-on recruitment tasks.

Skills

Generalist HR

Hands-on recruitment

Talent Acquisition

Direct sourcing

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Job description

HR Director (Hands-on, Talent Acquisition Focus)

Life Sciences | South Holland, Netherlands | Permanent

A growing Life Sciences company is looking for a hands-on HR Director to lead HR across the business and support its continued growth.

Hiring will be a major focus of the position. You'll take ownership of recruitment directly, rather than managing a separate Talent Acquisition team, while also leading the wider HR function. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being close to the business, working directly with leadership and taking a practical approach to building teams.

What you'll do

• Lead the HR function and act as the main HR partner to the leadership team.
• Take ownership of recruitment from start to finish, including briefing, sourcing, interviewing and offers.
• Proactively source candidates through LinkedIn, your network and referrals.
• Partner with leaders to understand hiring needs and support team growth.
• Help attract and secure strong talent across different functions and levels.
• Manage onboarding and help ensure new employees have a positive start with the business.
• Support employee relations, HR policies and day-to-day people matters.
• Develop and improve HR and recruitment processes as the company continues to grow.
• Work closely with leadership on broader people and organisational priorities.
• Balance strategic HR responsibilities with the hands-on needs of a growing organisation.

What you'll bring

• Strong generalist HR experience, including experience in a senior or lead HR position.
• Significant hands-on recruitment or Talent Acquisition experience.
• Experience sourcing and engaging candidates directly, rather than only managing external agencies or a TA team.
• A practical, hands-on approach and a willingness to manage recruitment yourself.
• Confidence working closely with senior leaders and advising on people-related matters.
• The ability to work independently and take ownership of the HR function.
• Experience working in a growing, changing or fast-paced organisation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Life Sciences experience is a plus, but not essential.