Snr. HR Generalist Workforce Support - EMEA at Avery Dennison

, , Netherlands -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Employee Relations, Manager Capability Support, Case Management, Policy Navigation, Investigations, Corrective Actions, Performance Management, Conflict Management, Digital Toolset Mastery, Workflow Management, Data Analysis, Change Leadership, Labour Relations, HR Policy Implementation, Communication Skills

Industry

Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

Description

Job Description The HR Generalist Workforce Support is a Maternity cover that will directly provide employees and leaders with day to day HR support. They will work at the forefront of our digital HR toolset to support HR policies, procedures and programs of a specific group of countries/sites/functions in EMEA. They will have primary support assignments but will be able to work across multiple groups/sites as needed. Reporting to the HR Team Lead, Workforce Support, this individual will be the main point of contact for employees and managers regarding a broad range of employee / manager topics and inquiries for their region. Critical Objectives/Outcomes Provides positive employee relations & manager capability support across our sites. Use observations and data to recommend ER strategies and initiatives that will support employee morale and engagement. Works in strong collaboration with all teams within the HR community including the broader GWO organisation, HR Business partners and COEs. Strong collaboration will ensure employee inquiries and issues are resolved in a timely, friendly and comprehensive way - supporting the goal of enhancing the employee experience. Supports employees, managers and HRBP with traditional support type of activities such as promotions, investigations, corrective actions, PIPs terminations, and restructuring activities. Main point of contact for employees for HR related inquiries, complaints and customer service (e.g. case management, policy or protocol navigation). Primary liaison with HRBP, Workforce Support Team Lead, HR Manager Workforce Support and GWO hub lead and colleagues regarding policy reviews, policy improvements, training opportunities etc. Support HRBP in labour relations and WC topics as needed Support leaders on finding and using resources on core processes such as Goal Center, Performance Management, Development etc. Coach employee leaders as needed on how to navigate and resolve key leadership processes, managing conflicts etc. Build and maintain relationships & partnerships with assigned sites/groups Master our digital toolset, in particular ad.a/Servicenow. Support and resolve regional employee relations issues using servicenow. Continually look for ways to use technology to aid HR and EE experience. Support key projects focused on new process or capability development/enhancement. Identify and lead opportunities to standardise work to drive efficiency effectiveness and experience across BUs and countries Qualifications Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Full fluency in English Thorough understanding of human resources and labour relations principles, practices, and procedures, especially within the primary country/countries of responsibility. Ability to manage multiple priorities/cases at once, knowing when to reach out for support and escalate as needed. Ability to successfully use digital case management and workflow management tools to complete core activities and drive incremental value. Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with employees, functional leaders, and other stakeholders. Ability to compile, research, and analyse information. Ability to compose and present comprehensive reports. Strong change leadership skills Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred At least one to four years of related experience required The role will require travel to various sites across the Netherlands Additional Information About Avery Dennison Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com. We're not just a global leader in materials science and branding solutions; we're a team of passionate individuals committed to bringing brands to life and transforming how businesses connect with their customers. Whether through our Embelex platform, empowering creativity with on-product branding, or our Aftermarket solutions, optimizing apparel production and supply chains, we work together to solve complex challenges and create a more sustainable future. Our vision unites us: Together, we connect the physical and digital to solve some of the world's most complex challenges. Every voice. Every day! Eight Values. One Team! We understand diversity and equal opportunities as enrichment for our future-oriented work at Avery Dennison. With us, teams are balanced and diverse. Because each of us is unique, and we appreciate bringing together different personalities and talents.

Responsibilities

This role provides day-to-day HR support to employees and leaders across specific EMEA countries, acting as the main point of contact for a broad range of employee and manager inquiries regarding HR policies and procedures. The individual will support traditional HR activities like promotions, investigations, terminations, and restructuring, while collaborating closely with the HR community to enhance the employee experience.