Human Resources Manager

Walker Lovell Ltd; Limburg; In loco; EUR 85.000 - 105.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Company pension scheme

Birthday day off

Descrizione del lavoro

Walker Lovell Ltd is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead operational HR across the Heerlen and Grobbendonk sites, supporting about 440 employees.

You will partner with site leadership to strengthen employee relations, workforce planning and organisational effectiveness, while driving Works Council initiatives and complex negotiations.

This role offers a strong base salary, a 10% annual incentive, and a pension scheme, with four days on-site and one day from home.

Competenze

• Proven HR Manager experience in manufacturing.
• Strong employee relations, including Works Council exposure.
• Fluent Dutch (minimum B2) and Limburg culture knowledge.
• Experience with CLA negotiations is advantageous.
• Bachelor's degree or HR qualification required.

Mansioni

• Lead operational HR across Heerlen and Grobbendonk sites for ~440 employees.
• Partner with site leadership to strengthen employee relations and workforce planning.
• Challenge senior stakeholders and provide hands-on HR support during change.
• Drive Works Council engagement and complex employee negotiations.

Conoscenze

HR leadership

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

Dutch language

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in HR or related

Descrizione del lavoro

Travel:

Weekly travel to Grobbendonk, Belgium

Working Pattern:

Four days on-site, one day from home

Compensation:

Strong base salary + 10% annual short-term incentive

What's in it for you?

Take ownership of a highly visible HR leadership role within an established international manufacturer undergoing meaningful organisational change. You will have the autonomy to strengthen employee engagement, influence site leadership and shape a more resilient people strategy across two production locations.

• Strong base salary reflecting experience and scope
• 10% annual short-term incentive
• Additional day off on your birthday
• Company pension scheme

Why this business

Our client is a globally respected manufacturing organisation with a strong long-term outlook and an established presence across European markets. Despite wider pressures across the sector, the business continues to invest in its operations and workforce.

This role joins the organisation at an important point of change. With experienced employees approaching retirement, increasing recruitment demand and a renewed focus on engagement, the incoming HR Manager will have the opportunity to make a genuine and lasting impact.

What you'll be doing

• Lead operational HR across the Heerlen and Grobbendonk manufacturing sites, supporting approximately 440 employees
• Partner with site leadership to strengthen employee relations, workforce planning and organisational effectiveness
• Challenge and influence senior stakeholders while delivering pragmatic, hands‑on HR support
• Drive Works Council engagement, change initiatives and complex employee negotiations

What you'll bring

• Proven HR Manager experience within a manufacturing, production, plant or factory environment
• Strong employee relations expertise, including Works Council exposure and experience supporting operational leaders
• Confidence challenging senior management and rebuilding engagement through periods of organisational change
• Fluent Dutch, minimum B2 level, with strong understanding of Limburg's working culture
• Experience with CLA negotiations, collective bargaining, difficult employee discussions or salary negotiations would be highly advantageous.
• A bachelor's degree or HR qualification is preferred, although significant relevant experience will also be considered.

Who this suits

You're an experienced, hands‑on HR leader who builds credibility equally well with shop floor employees and senior management. You understand manufacturing culture, enjoy improving challenging environments and are comfortable working independently while influencing across the wider business.

You're looking for a stable, long‑term role where success is measured through stronger relationships, improved engagement and visible operational impact rather than rapid promotion.