HR Manager - The Netherlands

Are you passionate about coffee and tea and ready to make a real impact in a fast-growing international company with iconic brands and great people?

JDE Peet’s is looking for an experienced HR Manager - The Netherlands to join the HR Team and partner with our NL business, which includes a B2B/ Out of Home unit and a Retail unit. You will report to the HR Director Northern Europe and have a dotted line to the sales director for NL OOH & Retail. As a member of the OOH Management Team, you will be central to shaping our culture and delivering on our people ambitions.

Utrecht

Full-time

Netherlands

Job Description

In this hands-on role you will help plan and execute the NL business and HR plans, own the full employee experience - from:

• Co-create and implement HR Strategy for JDEP NL according to the HR NE Strategy (HR Programs, processes, tools and models);
• Being the sparring partner of the sales director NL; providing business partnering and coaching in driving teams’ engagement, talent development, organisational design and resourcing strategies; creating a High Performing Team culture and challenging other MT members where necessary; (co)responsible for keeping a healthy and happy workforce through proactive wellbeing initiatives and employee support.
• Leading the HR NL business partnering team (2 FTE); exhibiting a strong focus on people development, consistently improving capabilities and engagement in the direct team;
• Developing and implementing a strong communication and engagement program (particularly for the field-based teams) to build a culture of pride and performance, feedback and solid leadership;
• Leading the design and implementation of various local and/or functional change projects (including liaison with works council and unions) and ensuring they are appropriately resourced, structured and governed;
• Pro-actively participation in the HR NE community: contributing to the divisional people agenda, sharing best practice and continuously looking for opportunities to build on Northern Europe way of working

Qualifications

We’re looking for someone with at least 7 years of solid HR experience, preferably including people management experience, ideally from international FMCG, B2B or Retail, who thrives in a matrix organization and can influence senior stakeholders.

You have a results-focused, can-do attitude, are comfortable navigating change, and bring the flexibility and resilience needed to succeed in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Occasional business travel is required. Fluency in Dutch and English is essential.

At JDE Peet’s you’ll join a spirited, collaborative culture built on Win Together, Own It, Dare to Amaze and Make It Simple. We give people freedom and expect ownership — you’ll find fast decision-making, real responsibility and plenty of opportunity to grow.

Additional Information

A pre-employment check can be part of the recruitment process.

Company Description

What’s it like to work at JDE Peet’s?

We believe amazing things happen over a cup of coffee. Together, we create those moments every day, turning ideas into impact and possibilities into reality. At JDE Peet’s, we work as one team guided by our values: we Dare to Amaze, Own It, Make It Simple, and Win Together. Here, you’ll find the freedom to innovate, the courage to take bold steps, and the support to grow your career in a global environment.