HR Advisor

Are you an HR professional energized by working in an innovative and fast-growing organization? Do you enjoy advising and supporting managers and teams on a wide range of HR topics? Are you eager to learn and ready for the next step in your HR career? Then this role as HR Advisor might be perfect for you!

As an HR Advisor within the Product Development competence (approx. 500 FTE), you’ll work closely with around 40 leads. You’ll be their first point of contact for HR-related matters and contribute to the ongoing development of the organization and its people. In this role, you’ll collaborate with the HR Business Partner for Product Development to roll out the HR agenda and support the MT, heads of departments, and leads with all personnel-related issues. The HR Advisor position is new within our HR team, and together we’ll shape its scope.

Innovation and development are central at Lely—both in our products and our people. You’ll play a key role by advising leads, contributing ideas, and helping foster an inclusive and inspiring work environment.

Your Responsibilities

• Actively contribute to internal departmental meetings and translate outcomes into concrete HR actions within Product Development.
• Discuss and guide casework with leads, offering appropriate advice on various HR topics such as training/education, performance, leave, and absenteeism.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues from Talent Acquisition, People Services, and the Lely Academy to optimize processes around onboarding, development, and internal mobility.
• Ensure smooth onboarding for new managers so they can quickly find their way at Lely and start successfully.
• Safeguard the execution of the HR cycle within Product Development and support leads in this process. You’ll also work closely with the Head of to support strategic HR topics within their competence.
• Work with the HR Business Partner on various HR projects within Product Development, where you’ll be responsible for team-level implementation and act as the point of contact for leads.

In addition to a versatile role where you make daily impact, you’ll be part of an ambitious HR team of 40+ colleagues with diverse specializations (including HR People Services, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, Academy, HR Project Management, and HR Business Partners). Together, we ensure Lely remains a Great Place to Work—and gets better every day.

Wat is jouw ervaring?

You’re someone who maintains oversight, is curious and resilient under pressure. You easily switch between different levels within the organization and use your communication skills to build trust. You naturally lead by example: offering constructive feedback, coaching managers and employees, and providing sound advice—even in challenging situations.

You also bring:

• A completed HBO or WO degree in HRM or Business Administration.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience as an HR Advisor or in a similar HR role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive and results-oriented attitude: you take initiative, follow through, and propose improvements.
• Knowledge of stakeholder management and strong analytical skills.
• Availability of at least 32 hours per week and willingness to work on our Maassluis campus 3–4 days per week on average.

Please note that, in case of equal qualifications, internal candidates will be given preference. We share this to ensure transparency and help manage expectations from the start.

Wat bieden wij jou?

Working at Lely means contributing to sustainable progress within one of the most innovative organizations in the Netherlands. You help make the agricultural sector future-proof—and we ensure you have the space, resources, and support to do so.

• An international work environment with room for initiative and entrepreneurship.
• Excellent employment conditions, including up to 8 weeks of vacation per year and a solid pension scheme.
• A gross monthly salary between €4,089 and €5,841, with growth potential beyond your starting salary.
• Strong development opportunities: you control your growth and can choose from various trainings via our Lely Academy—from personal development to job-specific courses.
• Access to extensive sports facilities on our modern Lely Campus: an indoor gym, outdoor padel courts, basketball and volleyball courts, table tennis, and foosball. Join Hyrox workouts or sign up for personal training—and challenge your colleagues during active breaks.
• Enjoy fresh coffee and tea from our in-house barista, with milk straight from our farm, and a healthy, affordable company restaurant.
• A healthy work-life balance thanks to our hybrid work policy: work at least three days a week on campus, with flexible hours and plenty of opportunity to spend extra time on-site (between 06:00 and 20:00).
• A free shuttle bus to and from the Maassluis metro station for a smooth start and end to your workday.
• We celebrate successes—from anniversaries to Christmas parties—at Lely, we know how to do it right!
• We’re also proud that our commitment and vision were recognized with the Rotterdam Entrepreneur Award 2025!

Over Lely

Founded in 1948, Lely is committed to a sustainable, profitable, and enjoyable future in agriculture. Based on the challenges faced by farmers and the needs of cows, we develop high-quality robots and data systems that improve animal welfare, flexibility, and productivity on dairy farms. Our goal is to support sustainable food production.

For over 30 years, we have been a global leader in the sales and service of automated systems for successive generations of dairy farmers. Every day, we inspire our colleagues to offer customers innovative solutions and to be a reliable partner for long-term advice and support. With our state-of-the-art Lely Campus in Maassluis and a global network of dedicated Lely Centers for customized sales and service, Lely operates in more than fifty countries.