Sr. HR Manager & Business Partner Netherlands

The Sr. HR Manager & Business Partner leads and delivers key strategic human resources initiatives and acts as a trusted business partner to local and regional this role you will drive talent strategies foster an inclusive culture and support the organizational objectives for the Netherlands and wider European network ensuring alignment with our global values and business policies. This position is based at our European Headquarters in Oegstgeest under a hybrid work arrangement.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to design develop and implement strategic HR programs that support business objectives.

• Act as Country Lead to ensure compliance across the Netherlands.

• Work closely with workforce support and workforce operations team to ensure manager and employee experience

• Drive talent management succession planning and performance management initiatives to build organizational capability.

• Coach and consult managers on organizational design team effectiveness and leadership development.

• Effective partnership with three Works Councils and with unions.

• Champion diversity equity and inclusion initiatives fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Qualifications :

Required:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field.

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive HR experience with several years in a senior HR business partner or manager role within an international environment.

• Deep knowledge of Dutch labor law social legislation and local works council processes. Experience in CLA negotiations is a pre.

• Fluent in Dutch and English both verbal and written

Skills you need to succeed:

• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen with a demonstrated ability to translate business needs into HR strategies.

• Strong project management skills with a proven ability to manage internal and external stakeholders.

• Excellent interpersonal communication and stakeholder management skills to influence and lead change effectively.

Additional Information :

What we offer

Heres a glimpse of the great benefits you can expect:

• Health & Financial Benefits:
  • We offer a gross benefit for the supplemental package of mandatory health insurance.
  • Access to Lyra our confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support.
  • We provide a free health check every 4 years and free fruit on-site.
  • Mandatory participation to the Avery Dennison Pension Fund employer pays ⅔ of the premium. 
  • Holiday allowance and a year-end allowance.
• Time Off & Flexibility:
  • Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days increasing to 26 days after 4 years (pro-rated).
  • Extra Days: 13 additional days per year (4% ATV allowance pro-rated) and a bridge day off. Benefit from birth/parental leave in accordance with Dutch labor law with fully paid partner leave. We also offer flexible working hours and hybrid work options for most positions.
• Commuting & On-site Perks: Take advantage of free and enclosed parking in a well-located building or opt for a commuting allowance/100% reimbursement for public transport.
• Professional Development: Invest in your growth with a 500 annual individual training budget access to lots of internal training/mentoring programs and a budget for hardware when working from home. 

Why join Avery Dennison

We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries and approximately 35000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future we strive to provide an open collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what its like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at .

At Avery Dennison we work with the biggest brands in FMCG Apparel Automotive and Pharma industry. Our European Headquarters in the Netherlands founded in 1955 and since 2014 located in the Leiden Bioscience Park is a collaborative and dynamic environment that supports all Avery Dennison businesses and employs approximately 500 talented individuals. The location serves as the central hub for European Leadership and other functions that support the wider European manufacturing and distribution network. The location features a state-of-the-art Research and Development Center.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status or any other protected status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to a disability please contact us to request an accommodation at In the EMEA region we foster an inclusive culture through active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) like Elevate Unite and our Mental Health group. Please visit our DE&I page to learn more about our Diversity Equity & Inclusion approach.

Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring base salary range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range and in some circumstances may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to a candidates relevant skills experience education and training and location as well as the job scope and complexity responsibilities and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time subject to applicable law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time