Regional HR People Advisor - Dutch/German/English required

LevelUP HCS; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LevelUP HCS is seeking an experienced People Advisor to join the EMEA Regional team in Amsterdam, working across the Netherlands, Germany and other countries.

The role focuses on employee relations, performance management, compliance with local labor laws, and Works Council partnerships. Office presence required two days per week.

Qualifications

• Experience as a regional HR generalist in Europe.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws in NL and DE.
• Fluent in English and Dutch; German a plus.
• Familiarity with Works Council processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR initiatives and projects across NL; support DE and other EMEA countries.
• Deliver seamless People services with HR operations, payroll and office management.
• Coach managers on policies, procedures and best practices.
• Build partnerships with the Netherlands Works Council and regional partners.
• Advise on performance management and employee relations; assist terminations when needed.
• Represent the company on employment matters with the legal team.

Skills

HR Generalist

Regional Advisory

Employee Relations

Cross-Cultural

Bilingual EN/NL

Works Council Knowledge

Tools

Workday

Job description

The Team:

Our client have a best-in-class team of People (HR) professionals in the EMEA region, working collaboratively to provide the highest level of employee and business support.

The EMEA Regional People Advisory team is a dynamic team responsible for the local implementation and operation of our global People program, practices and procedures with a focus on employee relations, performance management, retention, site management, and organizational development. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong foundation in the HR profession with room to grow and expand their knowledge in the Netherlands and Germany and across other EMEA countries.

This role requires work from Amsterdam office 2 days a week or 9 days a month.

Responsibilities and Impact:

• Lead People Initiatives and HR Projects: Lead HR initiatives and projects across Netherlands and provide support for Germany and other EMEA countries if needed. Collaborate with people leaders, Global People Partners, Regional Partners, and site leaders to enhance People processes and employee satisfaction.
• Deliver and Manage People Service: Provide seamless People service in collaboration with People operations, benefits, project teams, global mobility, payroll and office management. Ensure compliance with company policies and local labor laws.
• Regional Guidance: Provide coaching to managers and employees on People policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Works Council partnerships: Act as a key liaison and build a strong, collaborative partnership with the Netherlands Works Council Ondernemingsraad to foster positive employee relations and support organizational alignment. Work closely with Senior Regional People Advisors to develop an understanding of Works Council in Germany and act as a secondary lead for the meetings, when required.
• Employment Representation: Represent the company on employment matters in collaboration with our legal department.
• Compliance and Risk Assessment: Understand local labor regulations to assess risks and provide guidance; stay updated on new regulations to ensure compliance.
• Advise on Performance Management: Guide people leaders on performance management and employee relations, evaluate risks, and support the execution of terminations when necessary.

What We’re Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Sound knowledge of employment law in the Netherlands and Germany, including labor regulations, compliance, and People best practices.
• 5+ years of People experience, with a strong generalist background, particularly in a regional advisory role.
• Business fluency in English and Dutch and ideally proficiency in German.
• Familiarity with works council processes and regulations, particularly in the Netherlands or Germany, is highly valued.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility with both leadership and employees.
• Experience working within diverse cultural environments.
• Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and change effectively.
• Skilled in resolving complex People issues, with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure and manage conflict effectively.
• Experience in navigating employee relations matters and in conducting workplace investigations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, experience with HRIS tools - preferably Workday.
• This role requires work from Amsterdam office 2 days a week or 9 days a month.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in using AI tools
• Experience in covering multiple EMEA countries

Right to Work Requirements:

• This role is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in Netherlands.