HR Specialist Netherlands

As our HR Specialist for the Netherlands, you will be the go-to HR professional for local leaders and employees. You'll help create a positive and high-performing workplace culture by providing expert guidance on employee relations, talent management, organisational effectiveness, engagement, and change initiatives.

Working closely with colleagues across our international HR community, you'll have the opportunity to make a visible impact while contributing to both local and global HR priorities.

This is a full-time position, starting preferably on the 1st of October, for one year. The position falls within the CAO Metaal & Techniek for Installation Companies, so all the benefits of the CAO will be applicable.

Partner with leaders. Empower people. Make an impact.

At Ascom, we use technology to improve healthcare. For more than 160 years, we have been helping healthcare organizations optimize communication, collaboration, and clinical processes with innovative solutions that support healthcare professionals every day.

For our Global HR team, we are looking for an experienced HR Specialist to support our organization in the Netherlands.

This is a wonderful opportunity to play an important role in the employee experience, work closely with business leaders, and realize HR initiatives that contribute to the success of the organization. As a reliable sparring partner for managers and employees, you will be involved in the full employee lifecycle. You combine strategic insight with a pragmatic, hands-on approach to provide effective HR solutions.

As HR Specialist for the Netherlands, you are the first point of contact for local managers and employees regarding HR matters. You contribute to a positive and successful working environment by providing expert advice on employee relations, talent management, organizational development, employee engagement, and change processes.

You will work closely with colleagues within our international HR community and will have the opportunity to make a visible impact on both local and global HR priorities.

This concerns a full-time position for a duration of one year, with a desired start date of October 1st. The CAO Metaal & Techniek for the Technical Installation Company applies to this position, including all associated employment conditions.

• Providing advice to managers and employees on various HR issues.

• Coaching managers in the areas of employee relations, performance management, organizational development, and change processes.

• Supporting the full employee journey: from recruitment and onboarding to development, engagement, and offboarding.

• Setting up and supporting initiatives in the areas of employee engagement, wellbeing, and retention.

• Contributing to talent and succession planning, performance reviews, and annual HR processes.

• Ensuring compliance with Dutch labor law and internal guidelines.

• Building and maintaining constructive relationships with the Works Council and other key stakeholders.

• Using HR data and insights to support decision-making and continuous improvement.

• Contributing to local, regional, and global HR projects.

• Several years of experience as an HR Business Partner, HR Manager, or HR Generalist.

• Sound knowledge of Dutch labor law and employee relations.

• Experience advising leaders on a wide range of HR topics.

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.

• A proactive, pragmatic, and solution-oriented way of working.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build lasting relationships.

• Experience within an international organization is a plus.

• A high degree of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.

At Ascom, you are part of an international organization where people truly make a difference. You will work closely with leaders within the organization, contribute to meaningful HR initiatives, and help create a working environment in which employees can develop and excel.

Are you passionate about people, do you like building strong relationships, and do you want to make an impact within an international organization? Then we would love to meet you.

Come work at Ascom and help create a working environment in which people, teams, and organizations are successful.

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Partner with Leaders. Empower People. Make an Impact.

At Ascom, we're dedicated to improving healthcare through technology. For more than 160 years, we've been helping healthcare organisations improve communication, coordination, and clinical workflows through innovative solutions that support healthcare professionals every day.

We're looking for an experienced HR Specialist to join our Global HR team and support our business in the Netherlands.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the employee experience, partnering closely with business leaders, and driving people initiatives that support business success. As a trusted advisor to managers and employees, you will work across the full employee lifecycle, balancing strategic thinking with a hands-on approach to deliver practical and effective HR solutions.

• Partner with managers and employees on all people-related matters.

• Provide coaching and guidance on employee relations, performance management, organisational development, and change initiatives.

• Support the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, development, engagement, and offboarding.

• Drive employee engagement, wellbeing, and retention initiatives.

• Support talent and succession discussions, performance reviews, and annual HR processes.

• Ensure compliance with Dutch labour legislation and company policies.

• Build and maintain effective relationships with the Works Council and other key stakeholders.

• Use people insights and HR data to support decision-making and continuous improvement.

• Contribute to local, regional, and global HR projects.

• Several years of experience in an HR Business Partner, HR Manager, or HR Generalist role.

• Strong knowledge of Dutch employment law and employee relations.

• Experience advising leaders across a broad range of HR topics.

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.

• A proactive, pragmatic, and solution-focused approach.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

• Experience working within an international environment is an advantage.

• High levels of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.

At Ascom, you'll be part of a global organisation where people genuinely make a difference. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with leaders, contribute to meaningful HR initiatives, and help create an environment where employees can thrive.

If you're passionate about people, enjoy building strong partnerships, and want to make an impact in an international organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Ascom and help us create a workplace where people, teams, and businesses succeed.