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On-site in Amsterdam·Full-time·Added 11 days ago (last checked 22 Oct)
66 open roles
Our summary
- Salary
- €4,700 - €6,200 a month
- Work mode
- On-site, Amsterdam
- Contract
- Full-time
- Languages
- Dutch
- Experience
- 7+ years





Skills
Nice to have
This job advert was originally written in Dutch.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- HBO or WO working and thinking level, preferably in HR or a similar field.
- At least 7 years of experience as an HR Manager within a complex and dynamic organization.
- Sound knowledge of labor law, social legislation, and change processes.
- The ability to translate data and insights into concrete advice and actions.
- Strong communication skills, persuasiveness, and a coaching style.
Nice to have
- Experience within retail is a plus but not necessary.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
At De Bijenkorf, you get the space to develop yourself, take ownership, and help build the organization of tomorrow. In addition, we offer:
- A gross monthly salary between € 4,700.-- and € 6,200.-- based on 40 hours.
- Variable compensation and profit sharing.
- 30 vacation days with full-time employment.
- A personal vitality budget of up to € 500 per year.
- Travel allowance or an NS Business Card.
- An attractive pension scheme.
- 20% staff discount at De Bijenkorf.
The role
As HR Manager, you, together with the HR Advisor, are the face of HR for De Bijenkorf Amsterdam. You are a fixed interlocutor for the management team, think along about strategic issues, and ensure that plans are actually implemented. No two days are the same: one moment you are advising on leadership, the next you are guiding an absenteeism process or working on an initiative to further increase employee engagement.
Like no other, you understand that a strong organization begins with strong people. That is why you commit yourself daily to the development, employability, and job satisfaction of hundreds of colleagues.
What you'll do
You have a broad and varied set of tasks, in which you:
- Translate the HR strategy into concrete plans and actions for the Amsterdam store.
- Advise store management and supervisors on HR issues, talent development, absenteeism, and organizational development.
- Are an important sparring partner within the management team
- Coach and guide the HR Advisor in their development
- Know how to recognize, develop, and retain talent within the organization.
- Take charge of recruitment in collaboration with Recruitment, Sales Support, and supervisors.
- Coordinate absenteeism processes and, where necessary, act as an independent interlocutor.
- Translate HR data and KPIs into concrete improvement initiatives in the areas of engagement, vitality, and performance.
- Actively contribute to organization-wide HR projects and the further professionalization of HR within De Bijenkorf.
This position offers a unique combination of strategy, operations, and leadership. You will be given a lot of freedom to take on initiatives, exert influence on important decisions, and make a visible difference for both employees and the business. Additionally, you will work in a dynamic retail environment where developments follow one another quickly and where your expertise truly counts.
Who are you?
You are an experienced HR Manager who stands firmly in your shoes and switches effortlessly between different levels within the organization. You dare to ask critical questions, have an eye for people, and do not lose sight of organizational goals.
Ready to let HR make a visible impact?
Have you made your mark within HR and are you looking for a role in which you can think strategically, make a difference operationally, and fully build talent and organizational development? Then we would love to meet you. Let us hear from you and discover what you can mean for De Bijenkorf Amsterdam.