As HR Manager you are responsible for our location in Leiden. This is an individual contributor role, where you will be expected to take a hands-on approach to a wide range of HR activities. You handle all HR-related matters, recruitment, administration (payroll is partially outsourced), education, contacts with the works council, and everything in between.
Responsibilities
• Responsible for all related employee life cycle operations, included but not limited to benefits, payroll processing in collaboration with payroll vendor, and absences.• Provide expert advice and guidance on Dutch HR policies, procedures, and best practices. Ensure compliance with all employment laws and regulations.• Collaborate closely with corporate HR and corporate Centers of Excellence in deploying locally all company-wide HR initiatives.• Lead talent management initiatives, including workforce planning, succession planning, and leadership development in collaboration with corporate CoEs.• Drive employee engagement and retention strategies.• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues.• Guide ill employees considering “Wet Poortwachter.”• Oversee performance management processes and provide coaching to managers on effective performance management techniques.• Partner with senior leadership to develop and implement HR strategies that align with business objectives.• Collaborate with the corporate recruitment team on talent acquisition while managing site-level hiring needs directly.• Responsible for providing required reports as per corporate requests (headcount, turnover, etc.).
Analyze HR metrics and data to inform decision-making and measure the effectiveness of HR initiatives.• Lead and participate in HR projects and initiatives that support organizational growth and development.• Foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organization.• This is a full-time position, requiring a standard schedule of 40 hours per week.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.• Fluent in both Dutch and English.• Proven experience in a similar role; at least 5 years of progressive HR experience, with several years in a generalist/HRBP role.• Experience in the life sciences, biotech, or pharmaceutical sector is preferred.• Proven experience partnering with works councils.• Strong knowledge of HR best practices and employment laws.• Experience with HRIS systems (e.g., Workday preferred).• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.• Ability to build strong relationships and influence at all levels of the organization.• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
Why work for us
• Opportunity to act as the HR lead for the Leiden site, partnering closely with senior leadership in a fast-growing, international business.• Hands-on individual contributor role with broad responsibilities and direct impact.• Great work environment in a fast-growing business.• International employer with a diverse group of colleagues & great team spirit.• Competitive salary.• Annual bonus.• Pension contribution.• 25 vacation days annually.• Possibility of home office up to twice a week.
