HR Manager - EMEA

OPW; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

OPW is seeking an experienced HR Manager, EMEA to support our Dutch entities (Demaco, SPS, FTS) and future expansion across the Europe, Middle East and Africa region. The role combines hands-on HR leadership with strategic business partnering to align local practices with OPW/Dover standards.

The successful candidate will drive post-merger integration, strengthen HR processes, and lead recruitment and talent development initiatives in a growing, international environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience as an HR Manager or Senior HR Business Partner in an international environment.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate strategy into practical HR actions.
• Experience with HRIS systems (Workday) is beneficial.
• Fluent in Dutch and English (both required).

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted HR Business Partner to regional leadership, including the Managing Director EMEA.
• Lead HR activities across the Dutch entities, ensuring alignment with global HR strategies.
• Drive and support post-merger integration efforts, aligning local organizations with OPW/Dover standards.
• Strengthen and professionalize HR structures, processes, and policies across the region.
• Support talent development, performance management, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning, succession planning, and change management.
• Support recruitment activities across the region in collaboration with Talent Acquisition.
• Contribute to the implementation of HR systems (e.g., Workday) and drive adoption across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws in collaboration with external partners and internal stakeholders.
• Lead and develop a small regional HR team.

Skills

HR leadership

Business partnering

Stakeholder management

Change management

Talent development

Performance management

Workforce planning

Communication

Dutch-English bilingual

Education

HR/BA degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

Since 1892, OPW customers have been able to count on us to revolutionize fluid-handling operations around the world. As a global leader in fluid-handling solutions, the mission of OPW is to be a developer of a comprehensive array of innovative fluid-handling solutions that our customers can consistently and reliably count on. These include loading and unloading systems for high-value hazardous and non-hazardous bulk products; railcar and transport tank-truck valves, gauging devices and tank-monitoring systems; automated storage-terminal controls and systems; and regulators, fittings, valves, vaporizers, vacuum-jacketed piping and gas-handling systems for the safe handling and distribution of cryogenics and industrial gases. OPW also creates and manufactures touch-free and soft-touch vehicle wash systems, entry systems and wash chemicals. OPW has more than 2,000 employees with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe and China, and sales offices around the world. OPW is part of the Clean Energy & Fueling segment of Dover (NYSE: DOV).

Location: Newtonstraat 40, 1704 SB Heerhugowaard, Netherlands

We are looking for an experienced HR Manager, EMEA to support our growing Clean Energy Solutions business in Europe. This role will initially focus on our Dutch entities (Demaco, SPS, and FTS), playing a key role in strengthening HR structures and supporting the integration of recently acquired businesses into a US-led operating model.

This is a hands-on and strategic HR leadership role, combining business partnering with the implementation of HR processes in a dynamic and evolving environment. Over time, the scope is expected to expand to additional locations across EMEA, offering strong growth potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted HR Business Partner to regional leadership, including the Managing Director EMEA
• Lead HR activities across the Dutch entities, ensuring alignment with global HR strategies
• Drive and support post-merger integration efforts, aligning local organizations with OPW/Dover standards
• Strengthen and professionalize HR structures, processes, and policies across the region
• Support talent development, performance management, and organizational effectiveness initiatives
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning, succession planning, and change management
• Support recruitment activities across the region in collaboration with Talent Acquisition
• Contribute to the implementation of HR systems (e.g., Workday) and drive adoption across the organization
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws in collaboration with external partners and internal stakeholders
• Lead and develop a small regional HR team

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Proven experience as an HR Manager or Senior HR Business Partner in an international environment
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate strategy into practical HR actions
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or engineering environments is highly desirable
• Experience supporting organizational change or post-merger integration is a plus
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across all levels
• Hands-on mindset with the ability to operate effectively in a growing and evolving structure
• Experience with HRIS systems (e.g., Workday) is beneficial
• Fluent in Dutch and English (both required)

• A high-impact HR role with visibility across the EMEA region
• Opportunity to shape and develop HR structures in a growing international environment