Principal HR Generalist

BPN-MiniMed Netherlands B.V.; Heerlen; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visible impact

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Flexible working

Competitive compensation

Job summary

MiniMed in the Netherlands seeks an experienced HR Business Partner to shape people strategy across the Netherlands. You will partner with leaders, translate business priorities into people solutions, and coach managers through performance, engagement, and leadership development, while coordinating with HR Shared Services.

This role covers Dutch employment law, employee relations, talent planning, and continuous HR improvements.

Qualifications

• Several years of HR experience within the Netherlands.
• Solid knowledge of Dutch employment law with practical application.
• Experience coaching managers on people-related topics.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical HR advice and partner with leaders to translate priorities into solutions.
• Advise managers on performance management, engagement, and leadership effectiveness.
• Support employee relations in alignment with Dutch law.
• Contribute to talent reviews, organizational changes, and HR process improvements.

Skills

HR experience NL

Dutch employment law

Coaching managers

Stakeholder mgmt

Hands-on approach

Independent working

Dutch & English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in HR/BA

Job description

At MiniMed, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, while helping make a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes around the globe. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation for a more connected, compassionate world.

About the Role

You will join a collaborative, international environment where your ideas are valued, your expertise is trusted, and your contribution has a visible impact. If you enjoy building, improving, and making a difference, this is an opportunity to help shape the future of HR at MiniMed. You will report to the HR Director DACH & Netherlands and work closely with international HR colleagues, and business leaders across the Netherlands. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, demonstrates ownership, and is motivated by improving how things work in a dynamic and evolving environment.

What You Will Do

Business Partnership and Employee Support

Build trusted relationships with leaders and employees by providing practical, balanced, and business-focused Human Resources advice. Partner with managers to translate business priorities into effective people solutions. Advise and coach managers across the employee lifecycle, including performance management, employee engagement, and leadership effectiveness. Support employees in partnership with Human Resources Shared Services.

Employee Relations and Dutch Employment Law

Provide guidance on Dutch employment legislation and company policies. Support managers with employee relations matters, including performance management, absence management, disciplinary processes, investigations, conflict resolution, and performance improvement plans. Ensure fair, consistent, and pragmatic application of policies and employment practices. Partner proactively with the Works Council where appropriate.

Organization and Talent

Support leaders in building high-performing teams and an engaging work environment. Contribute to talent reviews, succession planning, and development discussions. Support organizational changes and business transformation initiatives.

Human Resources Excellence and Continuous Improvement

Develop, implement, and continuously improve Human Resources processes, templates, and ways of working across the Netherlands. Identify opportunities to simplify processes and enhance the employee and manager experience. Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Payroll, Human Resources Shared Services, and Human Resources Centres of Excellence to deliver efficient and consistent Human Resources services. Support the delivery of key Human Resources programs, including performance management, compensation, talent, and organizational initiatives.

What You Bring

• Several years of progressive Human Resources experience within the Netherlands.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Solid knowledge of Dutch employment law and experience applying it in practice.
• Experience partnering with and coaching managers on people-related topics.
• Strong communication, influencing, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
• A pragmatic approach with a strong hands-on mentality and a solution-oriented mindset.
• Comfortable working independently while knowing when to collaborate and elevate.
• Professional fluency in Dutch and English.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to make a visible impact in a newly independent medical technology company.
• Professional development opportunities and the chance to broaden your Human Resources expertise.
• A collaborative culture built on trust, teamwork, and ownership.
• A flexible working environment.
• A competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.

Working Model

This role can be performed remotely from the Netherlands, with regular travel to our Heerlen office, typically two days every two weeks, for collaboration, business partnership, and team connection.

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Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

Benefits & Compensation

MiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package.

About MiniMed

At MiniMed, we want to make every day a better day for people living with diabetes. Our team of creative innovators around the globe share a passion for finding the simplest solutions to the problems that people with diabetes face on a daily basis. For more than 40 years, we've been redefining what's possible, from intelligent dosing systems designed for real life to predictive insights that stay a step ahead, and we're dedicated to continuing to support our customers through every step of their journey - meeting them where and how they need it. MiniMed is a full-stack insulin delivery company dedicated to supporting people living with diabetes through every step of their journey - when and how they need it. With a heritage rooted in technology, empathy, and a relentless pursuit of innovation, we’re focused on one thing: making every day a better day for people living with diabetes. From our intelligent dosing systems that stay one step ahead to our always-on support when it’s needed most, we’re committed to building a connected system of care that works together and fits into everyday life, so people with diabetes can move through the day with fewer interruptions. Fewer second guesses. And more freedom to live in the moment. We’re here to make better days possible for people with diabetes. Joyful, messy, fully lived days. Days where things feel lighter, easier. For more than four decades, we’ve been driven by this mission, delivering groundbreaking advancements in technology to help people live more fully, freely, and with greater confidence. At MiniMed, diabetes care is personal for us. Many of our employees have a connection to diabetes, whether they're living with it themselves or through family members and friends, and we all show up each day to help make the lives of our coworkers and loved ones easier. Our people-first priority. At MiniMed, we put our customers at the forefront of all we do, and that focus extends to our team as well. We're dedicated to creating a culture of belonging and providing our people with all the career-building resources you might need. Our life-transforming technologies. No matter what your role at our company, you're making a difference in the lives of people with diabetes. Our innovative inventions improve their day-to-day by helping lift the mental load and allowing diabetes to fade into the background, empowering them to live life on their own terms. Our focus on the future. We're chasing the dream of a world where people with diabetes can be free of that never-ending battle of balancing blood sugar. A world where better days are the norm, not the exception. Fresh faces and new viewpoints will help create our cutting-edge solutions and define the next generation of breakthroughs in care, so that a better day can start today.

It is the policy of MiniMed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

In addition, MiniMed will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare setting is considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support. This employer participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program.