Senior HR Generalist, Benelux (Dutch)

Leica Microsystems; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Danaher Life Sciences is seeking a Senior HR Generalist Benelux to partner with HR service delivery, associates, and leaders across Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg. You will handle complex HR cases, apply policy, ensure compliance, and support benefit and attendance processes.

The role emphasizes process improvement, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with centers of excellence and business partners, reporting to the Director LS Generalist in the Life Sciences HR organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in Human Resources 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 Human Resources 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 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.

Skills

Dutch language

Policy interpretation

Data analysis

Case management

HR operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HRIS

Case management systems

Job description

Danaher Life Sciences is seeking a Senior HR Generalist Benelux to partner with HR service delivery, associates, and leaders across Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg. You will handle complex HR cases, apply policy, ensure compliance, and support benefit and attendance processes.

The role emphasizes process improvement, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration with centers of excellence and business partners, reporting to the Director LS Generalist in the Life Sciences HR organization.