Senior HR Generalist Benelux

Leica Microsystems; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Danaher’s Life Sciences HR Generalist II in the Benelux region partners with HR Service Delivery, associates, people leaders, and the broader HR organization to drive policy interpretation, case handling, and continuous improvement. The role requires navigating complex, non-standard HR situations within a standardized delivery model.

As part of a global company, you’ll contribute to employee experience and ensure compliance across the life sciences platform in the Benelux geography, reporting to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7+ years of experience in HR operations, shared services, employee relations support, or a HR generalist or specialty discipline.
• Fluency in Dutch is mandatory, together with strong practical experience and knowledge of Dutch and Belgian labor practices.
• Experience independently managing complex HR cases within established policies and procedures.
• Experience utilizing HRIS, case management systems, and related business applications, analyzing data, identifying trends, and supporting process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Resolve complex HR cases and provide subject matter expertise on employee lifecycle transactions, policy interpretation, time and attendance, benefits, and other HR inquiries.
• Partner with HR Business Partners, Centers of Excellence, and people leaders to drive execution of local activities aimed at supporting business requirements and ensuring operational continuity plans.
• Support people leaders on performance management administration, documentation requirements, and HR processes, including participation in talent acquisition activities as assigned.
• Document case activities and maintain accurate records in HR systems to support compliance, auditability, reporting, and knowledge management.
• Identify process improvement opportunities, analyze recurring issues, and contribute to standardization, simplification, and continuous improvement initiatives across HR Service Delivery.

Skills

Dutch language proficiency

Policy interpretation

Case management

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Case management systems

Job description

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? Within Danaher the work our life science businesses do saves lives - we're all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You'll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher's system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact - innovating at the speed of life. We have over 21,000 associates across more than 10 life sciences businesses. These businesses empower our customers to develop diverse and impactful innovations - from investigating the causes of disease, creating therapies and vaccines, protecting fluid filtration on airplanes, testing food and water, to advancing pharmaceuticals and biopharmaceuticals. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. The Senior HR Generalist Benelux serves as a key link between HR Service Delivery, associates, people leaders, and the broader Human Resources organization. This role supports complex, non-standard, and higher-risk Human Resources situations that require application of policy, process expertise, and problem resolution skills. The HR Generalist II operates within a standardized Human Resources delivery model and contributes to continuous improvement efforts that enhance service quality, consistency, and employee experience across the Life Sciences Platform in the assigned geography. This position reports to the Director, LS Generalist, and is part of the Life Sciences Human Resources organization.

What You'll Do

• Resolve complex Human Resources cases and provide subject matter expertise on employee lifecycle transactions, policy interpretation, time and attendance, benefits, and other Human Resources inquiries.
• Partner with HR Business Partners, Centers of Excellence, and people leaders to drive execution of local activities aimed at supporting business requirements and ensuring operational continuity plans.
• Support people leaders on performance management administration, documentation requirements, and Human Resources processes, including participation in talent acquisition activities as assigned.
• Document case activities and maintain accurate records in Human Resources systems to support compliance, auditability, reporting, and knowledge management.
• Identify process improvement opportunities, analyze recurring issues, and contribute to standardization, simplification, and continuous improvement initiatives across Human Resources Service Delivery.

The Essential Requirements Of The Job Include

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7+ years of experience in Human Resources operations, shared services, employee relations support, or a Human Resources generalist or specialty discipline.
• Fluency in Dutch is mandatory, together with strong practical experience and knowledge of Dutch and Belgian labor practices.
• Experience independently managing complex Human Resources cases within established policies and procedures.
• Experience utilizing Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), case management systems, and related business applications, analyzing data, identifying trends, and supporting process improvement initiatives.

It Would Be a Plus If You Also Possess

• Experience providing compensation or hiring support during recruitment processes.
• Experience working within a shared services or case management environment.
• Experience in process standardization, automation, continuous improvement initiatives, and adoption of enhancements across the HR operating model.

Join our winning team today. Together, we'll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.