Manager - Human Resources

Li & Fung; 's-Hertogenbosch; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Li & Fung is seeking an HR Manager in 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands. This role involves coordinating payroll, acting as an HR advisor, and managing employee relations across international locations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in HR, at least 3 years of relevant experience, and is fluent in Dutch and English. A proactive attitude, along with strong analytical and stakeholder management skills, is essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar HR role.
• Experience in an international/multi-jurisdictional environment preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate payroll runs with external provider and ensure accuracy.
• Act as HR advisor on performance management and contractual questions.
• Identify training needs and support delivery of learning programs.

Skills

Payroll coordination

Employee relations

Training & development

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Are you a movement maker? Are you seeking new and exciting career opportunities? The HR Manager is based in the Netherlands and is responsible for delivering hands‑on HR services and advice across the organization’s international population.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll
  • Coordinate and/or prepare payroll runs with external payroll provider.
  • Ensure payroll accuracy, timely processing and compliance with local regulations.
  • Reconcile payroll reports with Finance and resolve payroll queries from employees.
• Management advice & employee relations
  • Act as trusted HR advisor to managers on performance management, reorganizations, contractual questions and disciplinary matters.
  • Provide coaching to managers on people’s decisions and best‑practice HR processes.
  • Support resolution of employee relations issues and escalated where appropriate.
  • Coordinate HR‑related processes for Spain and Italy, ensuring alignment with local requirements and close collaboration with France HR where business activities overlap.
• Training & development
  • Identify training needs and support the delivery of learning programs (internal).
  • Coordinate onboarding, development plans and performance appraisal processes.
• Manage sick leave & absence
  • Manage employee absence and return‑to‑work processes, maintain accurate records.
  • Work with managers and external providers (occupational health, case managers) to support employee reintegration.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable absence legislation and company procedures.
• Administration – pensions & insurances
  • Administer employee benefits including pension enrolments, group insurances and other statutory/voluntary benefits.
  • Liaise with pension and insurance providers, manage contract changes and annual renewals.
  • Communicate benefits and changes clearly to employees.
• Data management & reporting
  • Maintain HR data integrity in the HRIS and ensure GDPR‑compliant handling of personal data.
  • Produce regular and ad‑hoc HR reports: headcount, turnover, absence, training, payroll costs and other KPIs.
  • Use data to identify trends and provide insight to HR leadership and business partners.
• Budgeting & cost control
  • Support HR budget preparation and monitor actuals vs budget for payroll, training and benefits.
  • Provide forecasts and advice on cost implications of HR decisions.

Required qualifications & experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar HR role; experience in an international / multi‑jurisdictional environment preferred.
• Proven experience with payroll coordination, absence management and benefits administration.
• Strong practical knowledge of HR processes, HRIS and reporting.
• Excellent verbal and written Dutch and English.

Desired skills & competencies

• Stakeholder management – ability to advise and influence managers at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Analytical skills able to turn HR data into practical insights.
• Confidentiality and professional integrity.
• Good interpersonal and coaching skills.
• Proactive, problem‑solving attitude and ability to work independently.
• Familiarity with Dutch employment law.
• Travel: occasional travel to international sites as required.

As an equal opportunity employer, we shall consider all applicants regardless of gender, age, religion, marital status, race, sexual orientation, disability, disease, pregnancy, or trade union and/or political affiliation, and disregard all factors deemed inappropriate by local law and the International Labor Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.