Employee Relations Manager

Employee Relations Manager at FrieslandCampina

As Employee Relations Manager, you play a key role in shaping and executing the Employee Relations strategy within FrieslandCampina. You ensure compliance, consistency, and effective social dialogue while providing expert advice to senior leaders, HR teams, and employee representatives across the Netherlands.

Ce que nous demandons

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• At least 7+ years of relevant HR or experience in Employee Relations.
• Strong expertise in HR policies, employee relations, and Dutch labour law.
• Proven project management experience.
• Fluent in English and Dutch (written and verbal).
• Strong advisory and communication skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and influencing abilities.
• Strategic thinker with a helicopter view and attention to detail.

Ce que nous offrons

• Unique company culture of Dutch heritage and international presence;
• To ensure a healthy work-life balance, we've implemented a hybrid work model for this role. You'll be required to visit our Amersfoort office no more than twice a week, allowing you flexibility while maintaining collaborative engagement;
• Receive home office essentials, such as an ergonomic chair, desk, monitors, and more, to support your comfort and productivity while working remotely;
• An NS business card, so you can travel to the office by train;
• When you’re not using your NS business card, you’ll receive a travel allowance of €0.23 per km, up to a maximum of 30km (one way);
• Keen on cycling? Take advantage of our bike purchase scheme, offering attractive tax benefits to help you acquire a brand-new bike. Enjoy the ride while saving on costs;
• Enjoy 200 hours of annual leave on a full-time basis, with the flexibility to sell or purchase up to 40 additional hours of holiday time. Your 8% holiday allowance ensures that you can make the most of your well-deserved time off;
• A workweek of (fulltime) 38 hours, a salary within the range of €5.500 - €7.000, an end year allowance of 5% and a bonus scheme;
• Receive a company laptop and mobile phone, enabling seamless communication whether you're on the move or working remotely.
• Free cheese and milk at lunch in the central office, and barista coffee to help you go through your working days with a lot of joy.

Description du poste vacant

In this role, you are responsible for defining and implementing the Employee Relations agenda within RFC. You will design and improve Employee Relations policies, translate legal and social developments into practical frameworks, and ensure these are effectively implemented across the organization.
You act as a key advisor to senior leadership, HR Directors, Plant Managers, and HR Business Partners on all matters related to employee relations and social dialogue.

• Policy Development: Design and continuously improve ER policies and standards for the Netherlands, ensuring compliance and alignment with business and stakeholder needs.
• Training & Capability Building: Develop and deliver training for leaders and HR teams to ensure consistent understanding and proactive management of Employee relation matters.
• Policy Implementation & Compliance: Oversee the execution of ER policies, monitor compliance, and provide guidance to maintain legal and procedural consistency.
• Employee Participation: Maintain and strengthen effective participation structures, guiding collaboration with Works Councils and committees to achieve constructive dialogue and timely agreements.
• HR Project Support: Partner with the HRBP Supply Chain team and other HR functions to provide ER expertise and support with key projects and initiatives.

Détails de l'équipe

You will be part of the HR Centre of Expertise, working closely with HR Directors, HR Business Partners, Plant HR Managers, and senior leadership teams.
You’ll collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders, from executive leadership to Works Councils, in a dynamic, politically sensitive environment where constructive dialogue and compliance are key to success.

Contact

Arlette Mulder-Langerak
arlette.langerak@frieslandcampina.com