HR Manager

**The Opportunity**:
**Join Avantor as a HR Manager - Netherlands**

**Location**: Hybrid (Netherlands) | **Team Size Supported**: ~300 employees across 5 sites | **Language Requirements**: Fluent in Dutch & English

We are seeking a **HR Manager** who is deeply experienced in all aspects of general HR matters. This role provides **both operational and strategic HR support** for all 300 employees located across 5 business sites. You have a central role in running the people processes for your group of clients: managers, associates, and other stakeholders who support them. You act as a solid advisor towards people managers and help them better identifying solutions for their team members.

**MAJOR JOB DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DELIVERABLES**
- Support the HR transformation into a new operating model
- Liaise with the works council and lead consultation process (advies
- en instemmingsverzoeken)
- Proactively supports the deliverance of all the HR Processes associated with the employee life cycle
- Build strong relationships with internal clients and the wider HR team within the Europe, the COE’s and HR Solutions (TA, Payroll, HRIS and HR SSC)
- Support and partner with People Managers to lead Avantor associates in line with the Avantor ICARE values and help People Managers to lead Avantor associate in line with HR best practices.
- Absence management in line with the Wet Poortwachter
- Take responsibility for supporting line managers with all casework issues of employees
- Support employee engagement by following up on department action plans from the bi-annual survey

**KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES**
- 5 years previous experience of working in a professional HR services environment
- A HR professional who will support their client group and partners with the business to enable and support the business to deliver results
- Be able to demonstrate experience of managing a large caseload including complex cases up to and including dismissal across a full range of ER matters
- A positive individual who has a “can do” attitude.
- Value the importance of data and being able to analyze the data and identify the insights to potential areas for improvement.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to present to groups across all areas of the organization, including Senior Management
- Solid knowledge of Dutch Employment Law

**What we offer**
- You will be joining a dynamic company in full transformation, with significant growth and a true mission in our world.
- The opportunity to work with a variety of internal client groups.
- A hybrid environment, which allows you to combine working from home and at the office
- A team of experienced and pleasant colleagues.
- The opportunity to grow into a HR Business Partner role
- A market-driven salary package with attractive fringe benefits and a good Work-life balance.

**Disclaimer**:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

**Why Avantor?**

**Dare to go further in your career.**Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

**The work we do changes people's lives for the better.** It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

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