HR Manager (m/f/d) - Heerlen (NL) & Grobbendonk (BE)

ICL Group; Heerlen; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-impact role with visibility at senior leadership level

Collaborative and purpose-driven working environment

Ownership and autonomy from day one

Job summary

ICL Group is seeking an experienced HR Manager to support production sites in Heerlen and Grobbendonk. This role requires a strategic HR leader who can also execute hands-on initiatives within a dynamic industrial setting. Key responsibilities include managing the employee lifecycle, leading organizational change, and ensuring compliance with labor laws.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of HR experience, a Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, and fluency in Dutch and English. This position offers the opportunity to shape HR strategies and make a substantial impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR experience, including strong site-based HR responsibility.
• Experience in manufacturing, chemical, or industrial environments.
• Experience working with Works Councils.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with Plant Managers and senior leaders on HR topics.
• Drive change and organizational development initiatives.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with Dutch and Belgian labor laws.
• Lead performance management and talent development.
• Act as the main HR contact for both sites.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Employee relations

Fluent in Dutch

Fluent in English

Knowledge of Dutch labor law

Solution-oriented mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

At ICL, we are looking for an experienced HR Manager to support two production sites in Heerlen (NL) and Grobbendonk (BE).

In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, shaping people strategies and driving business success on site level. If you enjoy combining strategic HR thinking with hands‑on execution in a dynamic industrial environment, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

Location: Heerlen, NL (6422 PD) and Grobbendonk, BE.

Your role

As HR Manager, you will be a key member of the Site Management Teams, partnering closely with business leaders to deliver both strategic and operational HR support.

The role reports to the HR Director and works in close collaboration with the HR Netherlands team. In addition, you will have an HR Officer reporting directly into you.

In this role, you will:

• Partner closely with Plant Managers and senior leaders on all HR topics
• Drive change and organizational development initiatives
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, from workforce planning to employee relations
• Ensure compliance with Dutch and Belgian labor laws
• Lead performance management, talent development, and succession planning
• Act as the main HR contact for both sites (around 200–250 employees)
• Collaborate with Works Councils and manage complex employee relations topics

About you

You are an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast‑paced industrial environment and confidently engages with senior stakeholders.

You bring:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field
• 5+ years of HR experience, including strong site‑based HR responsibility
• Experience in manufacturing, chemical, or industrial environments
• Solid expertise in employee relations
• Experience working with Works Councils
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Fluent in Dutch and English
• Strong knowledge of Dutch labor law (Belgian labor law is a plus)

You stand out through your pragmatic, solution‑oriented mindset, high credibility, and ability to balance strategy with hands‑on execution.

What we offer

• A high‑impact role with visibility at senior leadership level
• The opportunity to shape people strategy and drive real change
• An international, matrix organization with strong local presence
• A collaborative and purpose‑driven working environment
• Ownership, autonomy, and the ability to make a difference from day one

Apply now!

If this role sounds like the right next step in your career, we would love to see your application! Please apply via our online system by clicking “Apply now” and uploading your CV.

If you have any questions, please contact Constanze Certa (Talent Acquisition Partner).