HR Manager EMEA

Aratas Europe B.V.; Hoofddorp; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Aratas Europe B.V. is seeking an experienced HR Manager to support our OCB business across the EMEA region. The role blends strategic business partnering with hands-on HR operations, payroll, benefits, and employee lifecycle management across multiple European countries.

You will collaborate with senior management and stakeholders in Europe and Japan to drive people initiatives that foster growth, organizational effectiveness, and employee development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of HR Business Partnering experience.
• Experience within an international organization.
• Strong generalist HR background covering both strategic and operational HR activities.
• Experience managing payroll, benefits, and third‑party HR vendors.
• Experience working with HRIS/HRMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Business Partnering with senior leaders to align people strategies with business objectives.
• Talent & workforce management across the region including recruitment, retention, and development.
• HR Operations including payroll, benefits, and administration across EMEA.
• Lead HR policies, processes, and tools; participate in regional and global HR projects.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Employment law

HRIS/HRMS

Communication

International HR

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business

Tools

HRIS/HRMS systems

Job description

Location:Netherlands / Hoofddorp or Slovakia / Bratislava
Reporting to: COO
Region: EMEA

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and business-oriented HR Manager to support our OCB business across the EMEA region.

This is a broad HR leadership role combining strategic business partnering with hands‑on responsibility for HR operations, payroll, HR administration, benefits, and employee lifecycle management across multiple European countries.

You will work closely with senior management, business leaders, and stakeholders in Europe and Japan to drive people initiatives that support business growth, organizational effectiveness, and employee development.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Business Partnering

• Partner with senior leaders to develop and implement people strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Advise management on organizational design, workforce planning, and change management.
• Support leadership teams in driving engagement, performance, and talent development initiatives.

Talent & Workforce Management

• Lead recruitment, retention, and employee development activities across the region.
• Drive talent management, succession planning, and capability‑building initiatives.
• Support the design and review of compensation and bonus structures aligned with business needs.

HR Operations

• Oversee payroll, HR administration, benefits, and insurance programs across EMEA.
• Manage relationships with external payroll and HR service providers.
• Ensure compliance with local labor legislation and company policies.

HR Programs & Processes

• Lead annual HR cycles including performance management, salary reviews, talent reviews, and employee engagement activities.
• Maintain and improve HR policies, procedures, and tools that support business performance.
• Participate in regional and global HR projects.

What We Are Looking For

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of HR Business Partnering experience.
• Experience within an international organization.
• Strong generalist HR background covering both strategic and operational HR activities.
• Experience managing payroll, benefits, and third‑party HR vendors.
• Experience working with HRIS/HRMS systems.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of employment law and employee relations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in an international matrix organization.
• Experience with talent management, succession planning, organizational development, and change management.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem‑solving capabilities.
• Pragmatic, flexible, and hands‑on approach.

Why Join Us?

• Regional EMEA scope and exposure.
• Opportunity to partner directly with senior leadership.
• Mix of strategic and operational HR responsibilities.
• International and multicultural environment.
• Ability to influence organizational development and business growth.