HR Lead, Netherlands

1 week geleden


Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nederland Avanade Voltijd
Come join us
We create change for our clients through the power of people, but we can't do that without you. You will work with our employees and leaders to build our future ready now.

You'll form close partnerships throughout the business, sharing your expertise in current market conditions and supporting teams to develop and carry out innovative and market-leading HR strategies.

Together we do what matters.
Skills and experiences
Excellent stakeholder management.

Businessperson with a strong Human Resources background and a focused capability, earned in a highly progressive technology, consulting/professional services organization or high growth firm.

Developing strategic HR methodologies and approaches. Proven experience in HR process design and improvement. Leading, coaching and mentoring a team of HR professionals.

Collaboratively setting strategic objectives with other leaders, and other managers as they deliver against strategic plans; monitor operational effectiveness and intervene to increase likelihood of success.

Understanding of Dutch labor market and Employee Relations landscape. Managing conflict to a successful resolution. Fluent English / Dutch Professional working proficiency.
About you

Characteristics that demonstrate success for this role: Courageous authenticity in the coaching of, and advice to, Executives and other leaders.

Develop strong relationships of trust and confidence with all personnel and leadership, using excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills. Manage Workers Council relationship to develop trusted partnership and ensure respect of local social regulations. Leverage and partner with you Region HR team, and HR Centers of Excellence.

Lead transformation programs for HR to develop high performing HR function & teams, and embrace change to your HR team.

Capability to work independently but also a great team-player. You are someone who likes to share knowledge and interact. Comfortable working in a role that is both strategic and operational. Resilient and adaptable. Intellectually curious about technology and business. Engaging content creator and storyteller.
What you'll do

Lead from the front, demonstrating strategic, operational, and tactical capabilities; leading business focused initiatives while being hands-on in implementing operational human resources support into action on a day-to-day basis.

Develop innovative employee engagement programs, policies, and procedures within a complex, sophisticated, high-paced environment in order to ensure a positive, well-motivated, and stable workforce.

Provide overall Human Resources leadership and direction for the Netherlands.

You will be a strong business partner with the Country Lead, Leadership Team and the Extended Leadership Team within the Dutch business.

You will also actively participate as a member of the Gallia Region HR Team. Lead a team of 3 HR professionals, plus leverage off-share HR services.

Ensure that the people development and capability needs of the organization are provided for and satisfied in partnership with corporate based specialists.

Be a confidant to the Country Lead of the Netherlands business, functioning as a strong contributor to support the company's growth strategy.

Be responsible for the implementation of corporate policy in your Country in addition to new Country or Region program/policy design, metrics, and implementation.

Enjoy your career

Some of the best things about working at Avanade: Opportunity to work for Microsoft's Global Alliance Partner of the Year (14 years in a row), with exceptional development and training (minimum 80 hours per year for training and paid certifications) Real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally Dedicated career advisor to encourage your growth Engaged and helpful coworkers genuinely interested in you Find out more about some of our benefits here.

A great place to work

As you bring your skills and abilities to Avanade, you'll get distinctive experiences, limitless learning, and ambitious growth in return.

As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and communities.

You'll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to lift, mentor, and guide you, and to lean on your expertise.

You get a company purpose-built for business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact, and live.

It's all here, so take a closer look We work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees.

Visit our Inclusion & Diversity page.

Create a future for our people that focuses on:

  • Expanding your thinking
  • Experimenting courageously
  • Learning and pivoting Inspire greatness in our people by:
  • Empowering every voice
  • Encouraging boldness
  • Celebrating progress Accelerate the impact of our people by:
  • Amazing the client
  • Prioritizing what


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