Head of HR Benelux and Nordics

Company Description

About this Job

As the Head of HR Benelux and the Nordics, you will serve as a strategic talent partner for business leaders across the Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland. You’ll shape and execute a people agenda that supports business priorities while championing a high-performance, inclusive culture. You will oversee a team of HR Generalists and junior HRBPs and collaborate closely with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to ensure best-in-class delivery of all HR programs and practices.

Your future responsibilities:

Strategic Business Partnering: 

• Act as a trusted advisor and coach to business leaders, aligning talent strategies with commercial objectives. 
• Translate business context into actionable HR plans that drive impact and measurable results. 
• Stay attuned to local market dynamics to ensure HR strategies are relevant and future-focused

Team and Functional Leadership: 

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of four HR professionals, fostering collaboration and continuous growth. 
• Embed a data-informed culture by using insights and analytics to guide decision-making and assess the effectiveness of HR initiatives. 

People and Culture Strategy: 

• Collaborate with COEs to deliver core HR programs (e.g., total rewards, learning & development, DEI, talent acquisition), adapting them to the unique needs of each market. 
• Drive the annual talent processes including performance management, succession planning, and incentive planning. 
• Design and implement initiatives that enhance employee experience, well-being, engagement, and retention. 

Employee Relations and Labor Relations: 

• Support leaders and associates on complex employee relations issues with empathy, fairness, and legal compliance. 
• Where applicable, lead constructive partnerships and negotiations with Works Councils and employee representatives, ensuring alignment with local labor laws and company values. 

Change Leadership: 

• Act as a proactive change agent, enabling transformation and organizational growth. 
• Lead communication and implementation of HR initiatives with clarity, consistency, and inclusivity. 

A little bit about you:

You have proven experience in a senior HR business partner or director role, ideally in a multi-country scope within a matrixed organization. You have the ability to coach leaders, influence stakeholders, and deliver people solutions that enable business growth, as well as experience leading teams and driving collaboration across HR functions. Your understanding of local labor legislation across the region is strong and deep. You are passionate about creating inclusive, high-performing workplaces. 

Your profile:

• 6–8+ years of progressive experience in HR, with a strong focus on business partnering or HRBP roles. 
• Fluency in Dutch and English is required 
• Solid understanding of local labor laws across Benelux and/or the Nordics;
• Demonstrated experience managing the company's Works Council relationships.
• Experience in a multinational corporation is strongly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with diverse client groups and cross-functional teams. 
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and international environment. 
• Confident leadership presence with a hands-on, results-oriented mindset and strong organizational capabilities. 
• Agile and able to manage multiple priorities and projects with a proactive and solution-focused approach. 
• Commercial acumen and a strong understanding of how HR contributes to business success. 

What we offer:

• An exciting job in a globally active company
• Mentoring: You can expect intensive support and qualified feedback from one of our mentors during your induction
• Training: A comprehensive training program within our Global Client Delivery Academy and a variety of other training options in our comprehensive learning portal
• Work-life balance: Working time account, flexible working hours and hybrid working
• Further development: Excellent growth and career opportunities at local & international level
• Togetherness: Working together in a dynamic, global environment characterized by team spirit and an appreciative atmosphere
• A high degree of responsibility, flat hierarchies, an open corporate culture and a very pleasant working atmosphere
• Modern office in a central location with state-of-the-art infrastructure

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Additional Information

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://www.nielseniq.com/global/en/ai-safety-policies.

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population.

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Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence.  All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion