As HR Manager you are responsible for our location in Leiden. This is an individual contributor role, where you will be expected to take a hands-on approach to a wide range of HR activities. You handle all HR-related matters, recruitment, administration (payroll is partially outsourced), education, contacts with the works council, and everything in between.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all related employee life cycle operations, included but not limited to benefits, payroll processing in collaboration with payroll vendor, and absences.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on Dutch HR policies, procedures, and best practices. Ensure compliance with all employment laws and regulations.
• Collaborate closely with corporate HR and corporate Centers of Excellence in deploying locally all company-wide HR initiatives.
• Lead talent management initiatives, including workforce planning, succession planning, and leadership development in collaboration with corporate CoEs.
• Drive employee engagement and retention strategies.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues.
• Guide ill employees considering “Wet Poortwachter.”
• Oversee performance management processes and provide coaching to managers on effective performance management techniques.
• Partner with senior leadership to develop and implement HR strategies that align with business objectives.
• Collaborate with the corporate recruitment team on talent acquisition while managing site-level hiring needs directly.
• Responsible for providing required reports as per corporate requests (headcount, turnover, etc.). Analyze HR metrics and data to inform decision-making and measure the effectiveness of HR initiatives.
• Lead and participate in HR projects and initiatives that support organizational growth and development.
• Foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organization.
• This is a full-time position, requiring a standard schedule of 40 hours per week.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Fluent in both Dutch and English.
• Proven experience in a similar role; at least 5 years of progressive HR experience, with several years in a generalist/HRBP role.
• Experience in the life sciences, biotech, or pharmaceutical sector is preferred.
• Proven experience partnering with works councils.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices and employment laws.
• Experience with HRIS systems (e.g., Workday preferred).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships and influence at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Why work for us

• Opportunity to act as the HR lead for the Leiden site, partnering closely with senior leadership in a fast-growing, international business.
• Hands-on individual contributor role with broad responsibilities and direct impact.
• Great work environment in a fast-growing business.
• International employer with a diverse group of colleagues & great team spirit.
• Competitive salary.
• Annual bonus.
• Pension contribution.
• 25 vacation days annually.
• Possibility of home office up to twice a week.

• Responsible for all related employee life cycle operations, included but not limited to benefits, payroll processing in collaboration with payroll vendor, and absences.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on Dutch HR policies, procedures, and best practices. Ensure compliance with all employment laws and regulations.
• Collaborate closely with corporate HR and corporate Centers of Excellence in deploying locally all company-wide HR initiatives.
• Lead talent management initiatives, including workforce planning, succession planning, and leadership development in collaboration with corporate CoEs.
• Drive employee engagement and retention strategies.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues.
• Guide ill employees considering “Wet Poortwachter.”
• Oversee performance management processes and provide coaching to managers on effective performance management techniques.
• Partner with senior leadership to develop and implement HR strategies that align with business objectives.
• Collaborate with the corporate recruitment team on talent acquisition while managing site-level hiring needs directly.
• Responsible for providing required reports as per corporate requests (headcount, turnover, etc.). Analyze HR metrics and data to inform decision-making and measure the effectiveness of HR initiatives.
• Lead and participate in HR projects and initiatives that support organizational growth and development.
• Foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organization.
• This is a full-time position, requiring a standard schedule of 40 hours per week