Strategic HR Partner – Netherlands (Leiden Site)

Eli Lilly and Company; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly in the Netherlands seeks an experienced HR Manager to serve as a strategic HR partner for its Dutch operations, driving a high-performance culture and organizational effectiveness. You will guide the local people strategy and support a forthcoming Leiden manufacturing site.

Responsibilities include talent management, organizational design, compensation cycles, and compliance with Dutch labor law, partnering with senior leaders to shape Lilly's future workforce.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in a senior HR Business Partner role.
• Solid knowledge of Dutch employment law, Works Council obligations, and HR best practices in the Netherlands.
• Proven track record of partnering with senior business leaders to deliver impactful people strategies.
• Experience in a multinational/matrix organization, ideally in the pharmaceutical or life sciences sector.
• Fluency in Dutch and English (written and spoken) is required.
• Strong interpersonal, coaching, and influencing skills with the ability to build trust at all levels of the organization.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to use HR data to drive insights and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor and business partner to the affiliate leadership team and key functional heads in the Netherlands.
• Contribute to the work involved in establishing Lilly's new manufacturing site in Leiden, an important future operation for Lilly in the Netherlands.
• Translate business strategy into people priorities; co-create and execute the local HR plan aligned with the Lilly global HR strategy.
• Lead organizational design and change management initiatives to support business transformation and growth.
• Drive talent management processes including succession planning, talent reviews, and capability building.
• Support the annual performance and compensation cycle, ensuring fair and consistent application of Lilly's global frameworks.
• Ensure full compliance with Dutch employment legislation and Lilly's global policies and standards.
• Partner with the Forum in accordance with legal obligations, fostering transparent and constructive dialogue.
• Collaborate with Global HR Operations (GHR) and Centers of Excellence (CoEs) to ensure seamless HR service delivery.
• Manage local compensation & benefits practices, working closely with Lilly's global Total Rewards team.

Skills

Dutch language proficiency

English language proficiency

Strategic partnership

Employee relations

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/BA/Psychology/related field

Job description

Lilly in the Netherlands seeks an experienced HR Manager to serve as a strategic HR partner for its Dutch operations, driving a high-performance culture and organizational effectiveness. You will guide the local people strategy and support a forthcoming Leiden manufacturing site.

Responsibilities include talent management, organizational design, compensation cycles, and compliance with Dutch labor law, partnering with senior leaders to shape Lilly's future workforce.