Human Resources Manager

EMEA Recruitment; Venlo; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EMEA Recruitment is seeking a Human Resource Manager for our Venlo campus. You will serve as a trusted HR partner to local leadership, balancing hands-on HR execution with advisory duties and people leadership.

You will ensure compliance with Dutch labour law, WOR, and global HR frameworks while shaping people policies and fostering trust and collaboration across the site.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years of progressive HR experience.
• Strong knowledge of Dutch labour law and the Works Councils Act (WOR).
• Experience supporting Works Council consultations and consent processes.
• Experience in matrix and/or global organisations.
• Fluent in Dutch and English (written and spoken).
• Distribution/logistics experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic and operational HR partner to local management, guiding workforce planning, employee relations, performance management, and organisational effectiveness across the full employee lifecycle.
• Champion a positive, inclusive workplace culture, driving engagement, recognition, and company values while managing employee relations cases and performance cycles in line with Dutch legislation.
• Primary HR contact for the Works Council, ensuring timely information, consultation, and follow-up on people-related topics, liaising with external parties as required.
• Ensure HR practices, administration, and HR system data comply with local legislation, Works Council requirements, and collective labor agreements, including payroll validation with Finance.
• Support recruitment in partnership with Talent Acquisition, contribute to succession planning and talent development aligned to global standards.
• Lead and develop a local HR team and partner with Global HR COEs to implement global programs locally.

Skills

Dutch labour law

Employee relations

HR operations

People management

Dutch & English

Job description

EMEA Recruitment is working with a global organisation to hire a Human Resource Manager to lead HR for its Venlo campus.

As Human Resource Manager, you will deliver end-to-end HR support acting as a trusted partner to local leadership while ensuring compliant, efficient, and people-focused HR support.

The role balances hands-on HR execution with advisory and people leadership responsibilities, ensuring alignment with company strategy, Dutch labor law, the Works Councils Act (WOR), and Global HR frameworks.

As Human Resource Manager, you'll architect the site's people experience, shaping policies and programs that don't just meet compliance standards, but actively foster trust, collaboration, and joy at work.

Key Responsibilities of Manager, Human Resources:

• Act as a strategic and operational HR partner to local management, guiding workforce planning, employee relations, performance management, and organisational effectiveness across the full employee lifecycle
• Champion a positive, inclusive workplace culture, driving engagement, recognition, and company values, while managing employee relations cases and performance management cycles in line with Dutch legislation
• Act as the primary HR point of contact for the Works Council, ensuring timely information, consultation, and follow-up on people-related topics, and liaising with external parties (e.g. occupational health, legal advisors) as required
• Ensure all HR practices, administration (contracts, amendments, leave, records), and HR system data comply with local legislation, works council requirements, and collective labor agreements, including payroll validation with Finance
• Support recruitment in partnership with Talent Acquisition, and contribute to succession planning and talent development aligned to global standards
• Lead and develop a local HR team, fostering a culture of service excellence and trust, while partnering with Global HR Centres of Expertise to implement global programs and change initiatives locally

Skills and Experience Required:

• Minimum 5–8 years of progressive HR experience, preferably within a distribution center environment
• Strong hands-on experience with Dutch labor law, employee relations, and HR operations
• Proven HR experience in the Netherlands, within a matrix and/or global organisation
• Strong working knowledge of Dutch labor law, the Works Councils Act (WOR), and absenteeism and working conditions regulations
• Experience supporting Works Council consultations and consent processes
• Credible, balanced communication style with management and employee representatives
• Fluent in Dutch and English (written and spoken)
• Experience supporting managers in complex operational or corporate environments; distribution/logistics experience is a plus

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we’re only able to contact those selected for the next stage of the process. If you haven’t heard from us within five working days, unfortunately your application has not been successful. Please continue to explore future opportunities at www.emearecruitment.com

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We welcome all applications regardless of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.