NL/BE Labour & Employee Relations Lead

Radiometer; Medemblik; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, seeks a Labour and Employee Relations Specialist to lead complex matters across the Netherlands and Belgium. You will reduce risk and support business transformation by guiding consultations with employee representatives and collaborating with HR and Legal teams.

You will be a key liaison for multi-country ER programs, requiring autonomy, strong judgement, and on-site presence in Medemblik for face-to-face meetings with staff and works councils.

Qualifications

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in human resources, law, business or related field, or comparable professional experience.
• Progressive experience in Labor & Employee Relations in a matrixed international organization.
• Strong knowledge of Dutch and Belgium labour law and procedures, including works councils and unions.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert support on complex employee and labour relations matters, coordinating with HR to lead consultation and negotiation with employee representative bodies.
• Manage disciplinary matters, grievances, performance issues, separations and transformation initiatives with a focus on compliance and risk.
• Lead and support investigations and performance management processes; drive actions and documentation with managers and Legal/Compliance partners.
• Support reorganisations, restructurings, and multi-country initiatives ensuring legally compliant, business‑oriented outcomes.
• Foster relations with works councils and unions and uphold trust-based relationships aligned with business objectives.

Skills

Labour relations

Employee relations

Legal compliance

Negotiation

Dutch law knowledge

English fluency

Stakeholder management

Multinational experience

Education

Master's or Bachelor's in HR/Law/Business

Job description

Cytiva, a Danaher operating company, seeks a Labour and Employee Relations Specialist to lead complex matters across the Netherlands and Belgium. You will reduce risk and support business transformation by guiding consultations with employee representatives and collaborating with HR and Legal teams.

You will be a key liaison for multi-country ER programs, requiring autonomy, strong judgement, and on-site presence in Medemblik for face-to-face meetings with staff and works councils.