HR Manager

Job Description

The Role

As HR Manager, you will be a trusted advisor to our leadership team, partnering with managers and colleagues across the organisation to drive a positive, high-performing, and inclusive workplace culture.

You will be responsible for delivering both strategic and operational HR support, ensuring that our people practices align with business objectives while maintaining compliance with Dutch employment legislation.

This role is ideal for a well seasoned HR professional with at least five years of experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced, people-focused environment and is passionate about developing talent, supporting leaders, and driving organisational success with a food led business

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership

• Develop and implement people strategies that support business growth and organisational objectives.
• Partner with senior leaders on workforce planning, talent development, succession planning, and organisational effectiveness.
• Provide expert HR advice and guidance to managers & team members across the business.
• Support change management initiatives and organisational development projects.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Manage employee relations matters including performance management, disciplinary procedures, grievances, absence management, and conflict resolution.
• Ensure compliance with Dutch labour law and employment regulations.
• Review, develop, and implement HR policies and procedures.
• Mitigate employment risks through proactive HR support and coaching.

Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding

• Support recruitment activities and talent attraction strategies.
• Support hiring managers throughout the recruitment and onboarding process.
• Enhance BaxterStorey's employer brand within the Dutch market.
• Ensure an exceptional candidate and employee experience.

Learning, Development & Engagement

• Identify development needs and implement learning and development initiatives.
• Support leadership development and management capability programmes.
• Drive employee engagement, wellbeing, and retention initiatives.
• Champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging across the organisation.

HR Operations

• Maintain accurate HR records and reporting.
• Analyse HR metrics and provide insights to support business decisions.
• Oversee HR processes and ensure continuous improvement of people practices.
• Support payroll, benefits, and reward processes where required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Human Resources, Business Administration, Employment Law, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in an HR Generalist, HR Business Partner, or HR Manager role.
• Strong knowledge of Dutch employment law and HR practices.
• Proven experience managing employee relations and advising managers on people matters.
• Fluent in both Dutch and English, written and spoken.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Eligible to work in the Netherlands.

Desirable

• Experience within hospitality, food service, retail, facilities management, or another multi-site operational environment.
• Experience supporting a growing business through change and transformation.
• Professional HR qualification or membership of a recognised HR bod

Additional Information

At BaxterStorey, we celebrate individuality, encourage creativity, and empower our people to make a difference. You'll join a collaborative and supportive team where your ideas are valued and your development is a priority.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of our people strategy and helping us continue to deliver exceptional workplace hospitality experiences across the Netherlands.

If you're a passionate HR professional looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of a business where people truly make the difference.

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