Manager HR Business Support Netherlands

Please note: Full knowledge of the Dutch language is required for this position

Are you ready to be the driving force behind smooth HR operations and an inspiring team As Manager HR Business Support Netherlands youre not just managing processes youre shaping the employee experience for our Dutch Retail organisation and Central Head Office (CHO). Youll be at the heart of our Benelux HR Operations team working closely with passionate colleagues and directly contributing to our operational excellence agenda.

If you thrive on variety love empowering others and want to make a real impact this is your stage!

What youll do (and love doing)

Youll be leading a talented team of 8 HR professionals all based at our beautiful head office in Amsterdam. Together you form one of the core pillars of the Benelux HR Operations team. We believe that a sense of humour and fun at work are just as important as rolling up our sleeves and getting things done especially with the many changes and improvements coming our way in 2026!

As our new Manager youll be the steady hand guiding your team through evolving ways of working helping everyone adapt grow and thrive. Smooth and accurate operations in the Netherlands mean we can scale innovate and deliver the high standards our region is known for. Youre not just a manager youre the crucial link between daily service delivery and our broader HR Operations ambition.

• Lead with confidence: Be the first point of contact for your team guiding them through daily operations and stepping in when needed.
• Drive performance: Coach motivate and develop your team so they can shine.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee the monthly payroll process day-to-day HR administration and all the key moments in our annual HR calendar making sure everything runs like clockwork.
• Shape the future: Share ideas for process improvements and efficiency and spot opportunities because business as usual can always be better! 
• Think global act local: Represent the Netherlands in global projects and bring valuable insights to the table.
• Collaborate & Connect: Build strong relationships and keep communication flowing with HR specialists the Head of HR BNL Global HR Services HR Advisors and Retail stakeholders. Youll ensure everyone is informed engaged and working together making sure local execution meets the needs of all key stakeholders.

Qualifications :

What makes you the perfect fit

• Solid HR experience (45 years) and at least 2 years leading a team; retail experience is a plus!
• Fluent in Dutch and English
• Familiarity with tools like Workday Quinyx and Microsoft Office
• Strong Dutch payroll knowledge
• Up-to-date understanding of local HR rules and legislation
• Experience working with CLAs (Collective Labour Agreements)

Your Strenghts:

• Proactive & Results-Oriented: You dont just see problems you solve them.
• Decisive: You know when to act and lead with confidence.
• Self-Aware & Empathetic: You are conscious of your own behavior strengths and development areas. You embrace self-reflection and can coach others while knowing your own needs. 
• Flexible: Change doesnt scare you it energizes a fast-changing retail environment and while working with diverse colleagues both within and outside your team its important that you can easily adapt and manage different situations. 
• Great Communicator: You make complex things simple and inspire trust. You are able to understand others perspectives and communicate clearly and effectively. You are comfortable giving and receiving feedback and encourage others to do the same. 

Bring your energy ideas and leadership to HR Operations. Join us and help shape the future of HR for the Netherlands and beyond!

Additional Information :

YOUR PATH TO A NEW CAREER

Grow with us! The next steps are:

1. Apply via our website (make sure you meet the requirements and tell us why you apply)
2. Our recruiter will contact you within 10 working days.
3. A first interview follows in our Central Head Office in Amsterdam. 
4. You do an online assessment.
5. You have the second interview.
6. In the event of a positive outcome you will receive a proposal with the terms of employment.

Any questions Our recruiter is happy to speak to you via @.

Please note that applications via e-mail and LinkedIn are not taken into consideration. 

We kindly ask recruitment agencies to refrain from acquisition efforts. Unsolicited CVs or resumes will not be taken into consideration and will be treated as not received

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time