People Partner

Siemens; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 63,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Digital Industries Software in the Netherlands is hiring a People Partner to shape how we support a diverse workforce within Dutch laws. You will advise managers, handle employee relations, and collaborate with HRBPs to embed people strategies that align with local governance and compliance.

You will manage complex ER cases, lead national HR initiatives, support audits, and ensure accurate HR communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Law, Business, or related field.
• Experience as P&O Generalist, People Partner or HRBP in the Netherlands.
• Strong knowledge of Dutch employment law and Works Council consultation.
• Experience advising managers on performance, conduct, absence and ER issues.
• Experience partnering with Works Councils (Ondernemingsraad) and employee consultation processes.
• Fluency in Dutch and English; strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary HR advisor for managers, employees and stakeholders in the Netherlands.
• Independently manages complex employee relations cases across the spectrum.
• Provides local expertise on Dutch employment law, OR consultations, policy application, compliance and HRIS (Workday).
• Leads Netherlands-specific initiatives, audits and governance improvements.
• Partners with HRBPs to implement people strategies and workforce planning.
• Supports ~500+ employees across one or more Dutch entities.

Skills

Dutch fluency

English fluency

Excel skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Law, Business, or related field

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

People Partner - Netherlands

Digital Industries Software

Are you ready to shape the future by delivering high-impact, compliant people support? Join Siemens as a trusted advisor and operational expert in the Netherlands, where you’ll play a critical role in enabling business success by influencing decision-making, managing complex employee relations, and implementing people strategies within the Dutch employment framework.

The role plays a critical part in enabling the business by influencing decision-making, identifying people-related risks, managing employee consultation processes, and partnering with HRBPs and business leaders to effectively implement people strategies within the Dutch employment framework.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Acting as the primary HR advisor for managers, employees, and internal stakeholders in the Netherlands.
• Independently manages the full spectrum of employee relations cases, including high-complexity matters requiring strong judgement and risk assessment.
• Provides local specialist expertise across Dutch employment law, Works Council (Ondernemingsraad - OR) consultation processes, policy application, compliance, immigration and right-to-work requirements, and HRIS (Workday).
• Leads Netherlands-specific initiatives, supports audits and statutory reporting, and drives improvements to local HR processes and governance.
• Partners closely with HRBPs to implement people strategies, organisational changes, and workforce planning activities.
• Typically supports ~500+ employees within one or more Dutch legal entities.

Scope & Complexity

• Accountability for People Partnering support across the Netherlands.
• Coverage typically of ~500+ employees.
• Manages complex ER cases, reorganisations, performance management matters, and consultation processes.
• Leads national workstreams and contributes to multi-country or zone initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Dutch Employment Law, Policy & Compliance
• Owns or contributes to the development, implementation, governance, and application of policies in line with Dutch employment law and company frameworks.
• Acts as an escalation point for complex policy interpretation and Employee Experience Hub (EEH) queries within the Netherlands.
• Ensures compliance with all Dutch legal, regulatory, and employment requirements.
• Supports audits, internal controls, and statutory documentation requirements.
• Drives accurate and compliant local HR communications for managers and employees.
• Advises management on employment law developments, case law, and legislative changes impacting business operations.
• Employee Relations & Case Management
• Independently manages employee relations cases from advisory matters through to complex cases involving performance management, disciplinary issues, grievances, absence management, misconduct investigations, and employment terminations.
• Coaches and advises managers on Dutch employment practices, ensuring legally compliant and pragmatic solutions.
• Leads underperformance management processes, including performance improvement plans and formal employment interventions where appropriate.
• Conducts and/or supports investigations into employee concerns, including misconduct, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and policy violations.
• Ensures comprehensive documentation and compliance with Dutch procedural requirements and timelines.
• Supports cases involving long-term sickness absence and reintegration obligations under the Dutch Gatekeeper Improvement Act (Wet Verbetering Poortwachter).
• Works Council & Employee Consultation
• Partners with Works Councils (Ondernemingsraad) and employee representatives on consultation and advisory processes as required under Dutch law.
• Prepares documentation and supports consultation processes relating to organisational changes, restructurings, policy changes, and workforce initiatives.
• Partners with Legal, HRBPs, and business leaders to manage employee relations risks and maintain constructive stakeholder relationships.
• Supports elections, governance, and effective collaboration with employee representative bodies where applicable.
• Immigration, Mobility & Employee Lifecycle Support
• Provides subject matter expertise on Dutch immigration processes, work permits, highly skilled migrant requirements, and right-to-work compliance.
• Supports all stages of the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contractual amendments, international mobility, performance processes, and exits.
• Supports Workday transactions and ensures employee data accuracy and process compliance.
• Stakeholder Partnership & Transformation
• Builds trusted relationships with business leaders, managers, employees, HRBPs, Legal, and external advisors.
• Acts as a partner and challenger by identifying risks, influencing decisions, and proposing solutions aligned with business needs and Dutch legal requirements.
• Supports HRBPs in organisational design, workforce planning, restructurings, transfers of undertaking, and change management initiatives.
• Contributes to employee engagement and culture initiatives that support business objectives.
• Projects, Entity Management & Reporting
• Leads Netherlands-specific initiatives relating to diversity, inclusion, pay equity, wellbeing, compliance, and employee engagement.
• Independently manages entity-specific projects from planning through execution.
• Acts as project owner or workstream lead on regional and multi-country initiatives involving the Netherlands.
• Supports statutory reporting and data requests.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement and contributes to continuous enhancement of HR effectiveness and employee experience.

Abilities & Behaviours

• Strong coaching, influencing, and relationship-building skills with credibility at manager and leadership level.
• Operates independently with sound judgement in complex and sensitive situations.
• Demonstrates strong understanding of Dutch employment practices, culture, and business environment.
• Proactively identifies risks and ensures compliant, business-aligned outcomes.
• Displays strong ownership, accountability, and professional integrity.
• Communicates clearly and confidently in Dutch and English, adapting communication style to diverse audiences.
• Expectations & Decision Authority
• Accountable for delivering high-quality HR support within the Netherlands.
• Independently manages complex employee relations matters and recommendations with minimal oversight.
• Represents the Netherlands effectively in regional and cross-country discussions.
• Acts as a role model for compliance, transparency, and ethical HR practice.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Law, Business, or a related field.
• Experience in a P&O Generalist, People Partner, HR Business Partner, or Employee Relations role within the Netherlands.
• Strong hands-on experience managing employee relations cases under Dutch employment law.
• Proven experience advising managers on performance, conduct, absence management, and employee relations issues.
• Experience partnering with Works Councils (Ondernemingsraad) and employee consultation processes.
• Strong knowledge of Dutch employment law required.
• Fluency in Dutch and English (written and spoken).
• Strong analytical, consultative, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong Excel skills; proficiency in Word and PowerPoint; Workday experience is an advantage.

Location & Coverage

Based in the Netherlands, with responsibility for Dutch legal entities.

Limited travel may be required for stakeholder engagement, Works Council meetings, and regional projects.

Key Netherlands-specific additions: Works Council (OR) consultation, Dutch sickness absence and reintegration obligations, highly skilled migrant processes, and experience with Dutch employment law and employee participation requirements. These replace the French-specific references to CSE, social dialogue, Code du Travail, and French statutory reporting requirements.

Compensation & Benefits

The primary location for this opportunity is Netherlands. Candidates from other locations will be considered. The applicable salary ranges for these locations are:

Min 62,900 - Max 97,600 Euro (Netherlands)

This role is eligible to earn incentive compensation. The actual compensation offered is based on the successful candidate's job-related skills, experience, and relevant education/training. Siemens offers health and wellness benefits to employees; you can access the benefits available in your country via the link: https://jobs.sw.siemens.com/benefits/

About us:

We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly changing world. And we’re looking for individuals who are always seeking creative ways to grow and learn—people who want to make a real impact, now and in the future. Does that sound like you? Then you’d be a great fit for our dynamic, international team.

At Siemens Digital Industries Software, we’re pioneers in creating cutting-edge solutions for the manufacturing and design industries. Join us to drive innovation, redefine industries, and help shape the future.

Learn more about a career at Siemens: www.siemens.com/careers