HR Manager

BaxterStorey Nederland; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bike plan with employer contribution

25 holidays per calendar year

8% holiday allowance

Meals on shift

Training and development opportunities

Pension

Commuting allowance €0.23 per km

Job summary

BaxterStorey Nederland is seeking an experienced HR Manager in Amsterdam to lead and develop the people agenda across the business. You will advise the leadership team, deliver strategic and operational HR support, and ensure compliance with Dutch employment legislation in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

The role focuses on talent development, employee relations, recruitment support, and driving a positive, high-performing culture across multiple sites in the Netherlands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in HR, Business Administration, Employment Law, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in an HR Generalist, HR Business Partner, or HR Manager role.
• Fluent in Dutch and English, written and spoken.
• Strong knowledge of Dutch employment law and HR practices.

Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Leadership: develop and implement people strategies, workforce planning, talent development, succession planning.
• Employee Relations & Compliance: manage employee relations, ensure compliance with Dutch labour law, review HR policies.
• Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding: support recruitment and onboarding, enhance employer brand in the Netherlands.
• Learning, Development & Engagement: identify development needs, drive learning initiatives, support leadership development.
• HR Operations: maintain records, analyse HR metrics, support payroll and benefits.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in HR/BA/Employment Law

Job description

Title: HR Manager

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Salary: up to Euro 70k

Benefits

• Bike plan with employer contribution. Fietsplan met werkgeversbijdrage
• 25 holidays per calendar year. 25 vakantiedagen per kalenderjaar.
• 8% holiday allowance. 8% vakantiegeld.
• Meals on shift for a small tax withholding. Maaltijd tijdens shift met een kleine bijtelling.
• Bespoke training and development opportunities. Training en ontwikkelmogelijkheden.
• Pension. Pensioen.
• Commuting allowance of € 0,23 per km for distances over 10 km. Reiskostenvergoeding van € 0,23 per km bij afstand van meer dan 10 km
• Bike plan with employer contribution. Fietsplan met werkgeversbijdrage

At BaxterStorey, we are redefining workplace hospitality through exceptional food, service, and experiences. Since 2004, we have been creating vibrant workplace environments that energise people, support wellbeing, and help organisations bring their culture and values to life.

We believe hospitality should be personal, authentic, and memorable. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we're passionate about creating an environment where individuals can thrive, grow, and make a meaningful impact.

As we continue to grow in the Netherlands, we are looking for an experienced HR Manager to lead and develop our people agenda across the business.

Job Description

The Role

As HR Manager, you will be a trusted advisor to our leadership team, partnering with managers and colleagues across the organisation to drive a positive, high-performing, and inclusive workplace culture.

You will be responsible for delivering both strategic and operational HR support, ensuring that our people practices align with business objectives while maintaining compliance with Dutch employment legislation.

This role is ideal for a well seasoned HR professional with at least five years of experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced, people-focused environment and is passionate about developing talent, supporting leaders, and driving organisational success with a food led business.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership

• Develop and implement people strategies that support business growth and organisational objectives.
• Partner with senior leaders on workforce planning, talent development, succession planning, and organisational effectiveness.
• Provide expert HR advice and guidance to managers & team members across the business.
• Support change management initiatives and organisational development projects.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Manage employee relations matters including performance management, disciplinary procedures, grievances, absence management, and conflict resolution.
• Ensure compliance with Dutch labour law and employment regulations.
• Review, develop, and implement HR policies and procedures.
• Mitigate employment risks through proactive HR support and coaching.

Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding

• Support recruitment activities and talent attraction strategies.
• Support hiring managers throughout the recruitment and onboarding process.
• Enhance BaxterStorey's employer brand within the Dutch market.
• Ensure an exceptional candidate and employee experience.

Learning, Development & Engagement

• Identify development needs and implement learning and development initiatives.
• Support leadership development and management capability programmes.
• Drive employee engagement, wellbeing, and retention initiatives.
• Champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging across the organisation.

HR Operations

• Maintain accurate HR records and reporting.
• Analyse HR metrics and provide insights to support business decisions.
• Oversee HR processes and ensure continuous improvement of people practices.
• Support payroll, benefits, and reward processes where required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Human Resources, Business Administration, Employment Law, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in an HR Generalist, HR Business Partner, or HR Manager role.
• Strong knowledge of Dutch employment law and HR practices.
• Proven experience managing employee relations and advising managers on people matters.
• Fluent in both Dutch and English, written and spoken.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Eligible to work in the Netherlands.

Desirable

• Experience within hospitality, food service, retail, facilities management, or another multi-site operational environment.
• Experience supporting a growing business through change and transformation.
• Professional HR qualification or membership of a recognised HR bod

Additional Information

At BaxterStorey, we celebrate individuality, encourage creativity, and empower our people to make a difference. You'll join a collaborative and supportive team where your ideas are valued and your development is a priority.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of our people strategy and helping us continue to deliver exceptional workplace hospitality experiences across the Netherlands.

If you're a passionate HR professional looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.