HR Country Lead NL

Lead HR Role in the Netherlands

The HR Country Lead coaches and manages HR Consultants and/or HR Business Partners in the team. Next to this, they also support one or more Business Units as a HR Consultant, which means they are the first point of contact for the Managing Directors and management teams of these BUs by providing advice on and offering solutions for implementing the HR policy with regard to, among other things, inflow and outflow, staff planning, absence, employee performance and application of labor law.

The HR Country Lead works within a decentralized model, which requires a consultant-like approach and willingness to travel within the Netherlands. In addition, the role is independent and focused on supporting their own management teams, which requires a certain degree of independence and comfort with working more solo at certain points in time.

Apeldoorn (PinkRoccade HealthCare office) will be home base, and the HR Country Lead will be travelling to other locations like Capelle a/d Ijssel and Groningen on a (at least) weekly or two-weekly basis. Next to that future travelling might be required to other companies in the Netherlands. The role offers a hybrid working model—enjoy the best of both worlds by working from home and collaborating in the office!

The role is part of an international HR team working in the Netherlands, Portugal, and Cyprus. In the near future, more countries and companies will be added to the group. This HR Country Lead role is focused on the Netherlands, although there will meetings, events, and projects in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and coach the HR team in the Netherlands, ensuring high quality and continuous professional development.
• Provide strategic and proactive advice to the Managing Director, managers, and first line managers on business challenges, HR topics, and goal achievement.
• Conduct practical HR training sessions to enhance first line managers’ skills on subjects such as sick leave management and employee development.
• Oversee and manage the full onboarding, development, as well as outflow process for employees and managers.
• Design, develop, and implement efficient procedures to solve recurring problems, achieve cost savings, and update personnel handbooks.
• Support recruitment activities, including interviewing candidates and overseeing labor market communication.
• End responsible for payroll, broker relationships, benefits administration, and absence management. Although performed by the HR Office.
• Own, maintain, and utilize accurate HR data for the Business Units, ensuring all information is up to date in the HR system.
• Support management with workforce planning actions and strategy execution.
• Work within applicable legislation and frameworks to ensure compliance.

Place of the role in the organization

The HR Country Lead reports into the Group Head of HR.
The HR Country Lead works closely together with the other HR Country Leads in other countries.

Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience, including at least 5 years in an HR advisory role.
• Proven experience coaching and developing HR colleagues.
• Experience working in data-driven environments with a strong focus on metrics and ratios, including within HR.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated success in proactively implementing HR processes and leading projects.
• Strong ability to engage effectively with employees, managers, and Managing Directors.
• Solid experience in recruitment, selection, and labor market communication.
• Thorough knowledge of social and employment law and regulations.
• Experience working in an international environment is an advantage.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree (HBO level) in Human Resource Management or a related field.
• Proficient in English (reading, writing, and speaking).

Core Competencies

Organization
Results Driven: Proactively focused on offering solutions and achieving objectives within the Business Unit. Intrinsically motivated, combining a strategic vision with a hands-on mentality to intervene when results are disappointing. Commitment: Actively contributes to collective success. Consistently aligns behavior with the desired culture, needs, priorities, and goals of the Business Unit. Proactively suggests improvements and prioritizes Business Unit interests above team interests, and team interests above individual interests. Entrepreneurship: Identifies market opportunities to create concrete business solutions and added value. Willing to take calculated risks to achieve these goals. Ambition: Driven by professional development, promotion, or increased responsibilities. Takes ownership of personal performance, growth, and contribution to overall results. Market Orientation: Recognizes future trends and developments in the market and technology. Translate these insights into actionable opportunities for the Business Unit by responding with a clear vision to evolving market demands. Customer Focus: Delivers added value by acting as a critical advisor and providing concrete solutions aligned with the long-term objectives of the Business Unit. Places high importance on service, value creation, and customer satisfaction.

For the Role
People Management: Guide, manage, and coach team members to enhance their competencies and skills, supporting their growth and development. Process and Project Management: Provide direction and oversight to ensure effective management of processes and projects. Communication Skills: Ask insightful questions to create clarity around necessary actions. Courageously speak up and address relevant topics with others. Sparring Partner: Maintain a strong stance, open to being convinced through sound arguments. Serve as a trusted partner to management, showing flexibility when needed and persistence when required. Sensitivity: Demonstrate awareness of others and the environment, including understanding the impact of one’s own behavior. Integrity: Act consistently in line with applicable social and ethical standards. Judgment: Draw accurate and realistic conclusions based on the available information.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary: A market-aligned salary package that reflects the employee's skills and experience.
• Generous Paid Time Off: A total of 26 vacation days per year, based on a 40-hour workweek, to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Work Tools Provided: A company laptop and phone are provided to facilitate daily tasks, whether working in the office or remotely.
• Lease Car: A lease car is made available for commuting and business travel.
• Internet Allowance: A monthly reimbursement of €50 is provided to cover internet expenses, supporting flexible working arrangements.
• Pension Scheme: A solid pension plan designed to help ensure long-term financial security.
• Holiday Allowance: An additional 8% holiday pay is included to enhance time off.
• Flexible Work Hours: A minimum 32-hour workweek with flexible scheduling to promote work-life balance.
• Bonus Scheme: A performance-based bonus scheme offering 7–10% of the pro-rated annual salary, awarded upon achieving set targets.

About Total Specific Solutions

This group of companies is part of Total Specific Solutions (TSS). TSS has 180+ independently managed software companies in Europe. We offer them financial security and strategic guidance, and we share our best practices so they can be leaders in their respective domains. Our software solutions provide our customers with real business value and allow them to operate at a high level of efficiency. Our domain knowledge helps us to understand the dynamics of each vertical market where we operate so we can create intelligent, user-friendly, effective, and efficient solutions for our customers. We are perpetual owners, which means we never sell a company that belongs to the group.

Contact

Femke van de Ridder
Telefoonnr. werk: 06 - 4339 2983 E-mail werk: femke.vanderidder@pinkroccade.nl