HR Manager Netherlands

Lead local HR operations and support business goals 
Are you looking for a role where you can make a meaningful contribution to both people and business outcomes? We are seeking an HR Manager to oversee and deliver operational HR activities in the Netherlands. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with managers and stakeholders, ensuring HR processes run smoothly and align with both local and global strategies. Together, we connect a greener world!

Deliver reliable HR support and local initiatives
As HR Manager, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive HR support across the employee lifecycle. You will manage local HR operations, ensure compliance with local law and regulations, and act as a trusted advisor to managers. The role involves translating global HR strategies into local actions, improving processes, and supporting business needs. 

Your responsibility will be to:

• Provide end-to-end HR support to managers and employees
• Lead local payroll, insurance, pension and compensation, performance and talent processes
• Manage employee relations and advise managers on policies and legislation
• Maintain HR systems, records and compliance reporting
  
  

You manage and work closely with a Sr. HR Coordinator in the Rotterdam office. You report to VP, HR HV Solutions Karlskrona and work closely with the Director NL and global HR colleagues. The role is based in the Rotterdam and may involve occasional travel.


Experienced HR professional with a collaborative mindset
You are someone who values structure, clarity and collaboration. You build trust through consistent communication and a practical approach to problem-solving. You are comfortable working in a matrix organization and enjoy contributing to both strategic and operational HR matters. You advocate for your ideas, balancing assertiveness with a collaborative mindset to ensure meaningful outcomes.

You also have:

• Several years of experience from HR operations, including end-to-end HR support, onboarding, offboarding, payroll, pension and employer insurance
• Solid understanding of Dutch employment law
• Understanding of the WOR (Wet op de Ondernemingsraden) is beneficial
• Proficiency in Dutch and English

 
Leverage your HR skills in an international setting
You will join our modern office in central Rotterdam (Delftse Poort) which offers you services such as restaurants, gym and much more. We are a diverse team of around 95 employees, and we expect to expand the team next year. Our work culture is best described by a high degree of good collaboration. 

NKT is committed to developing a diverse organization and culture where people of diverse backgrounds can grow and are inspired to do their best. We have high ambitions on establishing gender diversity at NKT and encouraging all interested candidates to apply – even if you don’t tick all the boxes described. We believe that a diverse organization enables long-term performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture creates a better work environment.

We offer you the opportunity to join a globally leading cable company, set your footprint in our business and develop your HR skills in an international organization

“As a leader, I believe in giving my team the freedom and accountability to achieve results. We work with a sense of ownership, collaborate across disciplines, and continuously look for smarter ways to deliver quality. I look forward to welcoming a new colleague who shares our motivation and focus.” Ann-Charlotte Ramström, VP, HR HV Solutions Karlskrona. 

Read more about our offer and listen to some voices of NKT Connectors here!

We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you to apply no later than 7th of November. Please submit your application in English. Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process.
In case you have any inquiries about the recruitment process please reach out to Global Talent Attraction Specialist Angelina.nilsson@nkt.com. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.  

Be a Connector of the green tomorrow

#LI-AN1 #LI-Hybrid

About NKT
NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and takes centre stage as the world moves towards green energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling sustainable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology building the infrastructure for the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and employs 6,000 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.3 billion in 2024. We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com