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HR Manager

Helmond Permanent View Job Description
As HR Manager, you will act as a strategic business partner, driving employee relations, leadership development, performance management, and organizational effectiveness across the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium. Based in Helmond, you will lead key HR improvement initiatives while fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring HR supports the long-term growth of the business.

Updated 06/07/2026

  • Shape HR strategy and drive long-term business impact.
  • Lead change across an international manufacturing organisation.

About Our Client

Our client is an international manufacturing company and part of a global market leader in professional hand tools and industrial solutions. With operations across Europe, the organization serves a wide range of industries and is known for its strong focus on quality, innovation, and operational excellence.

Job Description

  • Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the organisation's business objectives.
  • Act as a trusted HR Business Partner to senior stakeholders, supporting leadership teams in driving performance, engagement, and organisational effectiveness.
  • Strengthen employee relations and maintain a constructive relationship with the Works Council.
  • Build leadership capability through coaching and guidance on people management, performance management, and employee development.
  • Design and enhance performance management processes, including the use of KPIs and performance monitoring frameworks.
  • Lead and support improvement initiatives related to absence management, case management, employee engagement, and HR process optimisation.
  • Drive the further rollout, adoption, and effective use of AFAS HRM across the organisation.
  • Oversee recruitment and talent management activities to attract, develop, and retain high-performing employees.
  • Support organisational change and help create greater alignment across teams, locations, and functions.
  • Partner closely with operations and supply chain leaders to build trust, improve collaboration, and support a high-performing workforce.
  • Ensure compliance with employment legislation and HR policies across the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium.
  • Maintain a strategic focus by empowering HR Assistants to take ownership of operational HR activities where appropriate.

The Successful Applicant

A successful HR MANAGER should have:

  • Fluent in Dutch and English, with professional-level German language skills (written and spoken) being essential for success in the role.
  • Experience within the industrial manufacturing or similar sectors is advantageous.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of labour laws (BENELUX) and HR best practices.
  • A results-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to foster relationships across all levels of the organisation.

What's on Offer

Our client offers you:

  • A competitive annual salary (incl. 13th-month and holiday allowance)
  • €12,000 annual mobility allowance to support commuting or travel needs.
  • Based in Helmond, with an expectation of 4-5 days per week on-site and travel to Germany approximately once per month.



This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional who thrives in a hands-on manufacturing environment and enjoys partnering with leaders to drive sustainable organisational improvement. If you are looking for a visible and impactful HR leadership role with international scope, we would love to hear from you.

Contact
Thibault Awouters
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7055414

Job summary

Sector
Human Resources
Sub Sector
HR Management
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Jobs by location
Helmond
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant
Thibault Awouters
Job Reference
JN-072026-7055414