Human Resources Manager

Dole Packaged Foods; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based variable bonus

Defined contribution pension arrangements

26 days of holiday leave

Job summary

A global agricultural company is looking for a Human Resources Manager based in Rotterdam. This role involves managing HR functions across Europe, including supporting a workforce of around 30-35 employees. The ideal candidate will need to be a native Dutch speaker and fluent in English, with over 5 years of HR experience. Responsibilities include overseeing recruitment, managing payroll, and ensuring compliance with labor laws. This part-time position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a comparable HR Manager or senior HR role.
• Experience working with outsourced payroll providers in a multi-country environment.
• Solid working knowledge of Dutch labour law.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted HR advisor to the leadership team.
• Manage payroll accuracy and compliance across multiple countries.
• Oversee the full employee lifecycle: recruitment to off-boarding.

Skills

Native speaker in Dutch

Fluent in English

Communication skills

People management

Continuous Improvement mindset

Education

Master or Bachelor degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Job description

Human Resources Manager

Join Dole Packaged Foods, an agricultural company dedicated to nourishing the world and building sustainable, high‑quality food products. We are looking for an HR Manager to shape, grow, and professionalise our European HR function.

Primary Accountabilities

You are responsible for supporting the entire European workforce, consisting of approximately 30–35 employees located in the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Belgium, France, and Germany. You have one direct report (HR Business Partner / Office Manager), and together you are responsible for all HR, payroll, office management and employee safety & wellbeing processes.

• Act as trusted HR advisor to the Managing Director and European leadership team.
• Translate business strategy into pragmatic, scalable HR priorities.
• Lead, coach, and develop the HR Business Partner / Office Manager.
• Shape and safeguard company culture, values, and ways of working.
• Collaborate closely with the Global HR function to align on policies, frameworks, and initiatives.

HR Operations & Governance

• Accountable for and continuously improve HR policies, processes, and frameworks across Europe, aligned with global and local standards.
• Ensure compliance with Dutch labour law and relevant UK, Belgian, French, and German employment regulations.
• Oversee the full employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, performance, development, and off‑boarding.
• Act as escalation point for complex employee relations matters.

Talent, Performance & Development

• Oversee recruitment and onboarding in collaboration with hiring managers and Global HR where applicable.
• Drive performance management, appraisal cycles, and personal development planning.
• Support leadership in talent development, succession planning, and retention.
• Promote employee engagement, well‑being, and inclusion initiatives aligned with global programs.

Payroll & External Provider Management

• Manage and coordinate the outsourced payroll provider across multiple European countries.
• Act as point of accountability for payroll accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Review payroll outputs, identify discrepancies, and ensure timely resolution.
• Coordinate payroll inputs with internal stakeholders, Global HR, and external providers.
• Ensure payroll processes are documented, controlled, and scalable.
• Support organisational growth, restructuring, and change initiatives in collaboration with Global HR and the European Leadership team.
• Identify HR and people‑related risks early and address them pragmatically.
• Improve HR reporting, data quality, and management insights.
• Ensure European HR practices remain fit‑for‑purpose while aligned with global direction.

Key Success Measures

• Professional, compliant, and trusted HR function.
• Effective support to management and employees.
• Strong engagement, development, and retention of talent.
• Payroll delivered accurately and on time across all countries.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Passionate about a purpose‑driven career in nutrition and wellness, with a Continuous Improvement "N+1" mindset.
• Live and breathe HR and people management; great communicator, listener, and able to translate people needs into HR propositions and policies.

Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• Native speaker in Dutch (hard requirement) and fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Master or Bachelor degree in Human Resources or Business Administration.
• 5+ years of experience in a comparable HR Manager or senior HR role.
• Experience working with outsourced payroll providers in a multi‑country environment.
• Solid working knowledge of Dutch labour law; international HR exposure strongly preferred.
• Experience operating within a global corporate structure.
• Able to operate independently and prioritise effectively in a part‑time role.

Location

• Based in the Netherlands (within the wider Rotterdam area). Work from both a home office and the Rotterdam office.

Benefits

• The opportunity to help develop our European organisation and deliver on our purpose, while building your personal and professional growth.
• International collaboration in a small, engaged and highly diverse team.
• A 7‑month starter contract, with potential to grow into a permanent role if the fit is right.
• Part‑time (0.6 FTE / 24 hours per week) contract with an annual base salary proportionate to a full‑time equivalent salary between €70,000 – €90,000.
• Performance‑based variable bonus.
• Modern defined contribution pension arrangements (50/50 employer/employee) and income insurances.
• 26 days of holiday leave per annum, plus applicable bank holidays; full reimbursement of business‑related fuel costs.
• Support and equipment: laptop, mobile phone, home office setup, etc.

Application Process

• We start by reviewing your application.
• We’ll get back to you within two weeks.
• If you meet the hard minimum requirements, you’ll be invited to complete a short online assessment (≈20 minutes).
• Successful results lead to a first interview with HR; subsequent interviews with leadership team members.
• Hiring offer follows if the alignment is right.

Dole Packaged Foods is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, political orientation, or disability.