Regional HR Manager

Eastman; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastman seeks a Regional HR Manager for Europe, overseeing HR across multiple countries including the Netherlands. You will lead a distributed team, align HR strategies with business growth, and drive employee engagement while ensuring legal compliance across regions.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, global partnership, and data-driven HR practices, with travel within the EMEA region. Eastman emphasizes transparency in compensation and equal opportunity in recruitment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration, or related field; master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of HR leadership experience in Europe.
• Experience leading multi-country HR teams and complex structures.
• Deep knowledge of regional labor laws and cultural nuances.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with HR systems and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR leadership across Europe, aligning initiatives with business objectives.
• Lead and develop HR teams across multiple countries, fostering collaboration and alignment.
• Partner with senior leaders to understand workforce needs and deliver HR solutions that support business performance.
• Oversee talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and leadership development regionally in partnership with HR COEs.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations across all countries within the region.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and share best practices with regional peers.

Skills

HR leadership

Project leadership

Multinational HR

Strategic thinking

Communication

HR analytics

Labor law knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business Admin

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

HRIS/HRMS systems

Job description

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Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2024 revenue of approximately $9.4 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visitwww.eastman.com.

Short Description

Location: Based in Rotterdam, Netherlands

Responsibilities

The Regional HR Manager for the EMEA region is responsible for overseeing and guiding the human resources function across multiple countries within the region. These countries include Netherlands, United Kingdom, Estonia, Finland and India. This leader will manage a team of HR professionals located in various countries and have direct reports who themselves lead local HR teams. The role includes oversight of HR activities at both business and manufacturing sites. It requires a strong understanding of diverse cultural, legal, and business environments and the ability to drive HR strategies that support business growth, employee engagement, and organizational development. This role also aligns and coordinates closely with Regional Eastman Leaders, HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) and HR Business Partners based in the United States at Eastman’s corporate headquarters and collaborates with regional HR peers in Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR leadership and direction across the defined European region and India, aligning HR initiatives with overall business objectives.
• Lead, develop, and manage a team of HR leaders and professionals based in multiple countries, fostering collaboration and alignment.
• Develop positive relationships and partnerships across the organization in support of leaders.
• Partner with senior business leaders to understand their workforce needs and provide HR solutions that support business performance.
• Oversee talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, succession planning, and leadership development programs regionally in partnership with HR COEs.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations across all countries within the region.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives.
• Collaborate and share best practices with other regional HR peers in Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and Latin America regions.
• Manage regional HR budgets and resources efficiently.
• Lead organizational change management efforts, including restructuring, M&A, or cultural transformation initiatives.
• Develop and implement HR policies and practices that are consistent yet adaptable to local market conditions.
• Monitor HR metrics and analytics to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders and employees on complex HR issues and challenges.
• Oversee HR functions at both business and manufacturing sites to ensure alignment and support for diverse operational needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required (Master’s degree preferred).
• Extensive experience (typically 5+ years) in HR leadership roles within the European region.
• Experience leading projects, driving results, and partnering with stakeholders internationally.
• Proven track record of managing multi-country HR teams and complex organizational structures.
• Experience supporting HR in both corporate/commercial and manufacturing or industrial site environments preferred
• Deep knowledge of regional labor laws, employment standards, and cultural nuances.
• Strong strategic thinking, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience with HR systems and data analytics.

Travel Requirements

Some travel (10-30%) within the defined EMEA region and India to engage with local teams and business leaders at both business and manufacturing sites.

At Eastman, we are committed to transparency and integrity in our compensation practices. Eastman informs applicants on the salary ranges to provide clear compensation information and to be compliant with pay transparency legislation that requires disclosure. Compensation is based on qualifications and experience. Candidates are encouraged to ask for the salary range information and discuss their salary questions during the interview process.

Eastman is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.