Sr. HR Manager & Business Partner Netherlands

Sr. HR Manager & Business Partner Netherlands Avery Dennison People & HR Posted on Jul 21, 2026 Job Description The Sr. HR Manager & Business Partner leads and delivers key strategic human resources initiatives and acts as a trusted business partner to local and regional leadership. In this role, you will drive talent strategies, foster an inclusive culture, and support the organizational objectives for the Netherlands and wider European network, ensuring alignment with our global values and business policies. This position is based at our European Headquarters in Oegstgeest under a hybrid work arrangement. Key Responsibilities • Partner with business leaders to design, develop, and implement strategic HR programs that support business objectives. • Act as Country Lead to ensure compliance across the Netherlands. • Work closely with workforce support and workforce operations team to ensure manager and employee experience • Drive talent management, succession planning, and performance management initiatives to build organizational capability. • Coach and consult managers on organizational design, team effectiveness, and leadership development. • Effective partnership with three Works Councils and with unions. • Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. Qualifications Required: • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. • Minimum of 8 years of progressive HR experience, with several years in a senior HR business partner or manager role within an international environment. • Deep knowledge of Dutch labor law, social legislation, and local works council processes. Experience in CLA negotiations is a pre. • Fluent in Dutch and English, both verbal and written Skills you need to succeed: • Strong strategic thinking and business acumen, with a demonstrated ability to translate business needs into HR strategies. • Strong project management skills with a proven ability to manage internal and external stakeholders. • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills to influence and lead change effectively. Additional Information What we offer Here's a glimpse of the great benefits you can expect: • Health & Financial Benefits: • We offer a gross benefit for the supplemental package of mandatory health insurance. • Access to Lyra, our confidential Employee Assistance Program, for personal and professional support. • We provide a free health check every 4 years, and free fruit on-site. • Mandatory participation to the Avery Dennison Pension Fund, employer pays ⅔ of the premium. • Holiday allowance and a year-end allowance. • Time Off & Flexibility: • Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, increasing to 26 days after 4 years (pro-rated). • Extra Days: 13 additional days per year (+4% ATV allowance, pro-rated) and a bridge day off. Benefit from birth/parental leave in accordance with Dutch labor law, with fully paid partner leave. We also offer flexible working hours and hybrid work options for most positions. • Commuting & On-site Perks: Take advantage of free and enclosed parking in a well-located building, or opt for a commuting allowance/100% reimbursement for public transport. • Professional Development: Invest in your growth with a €500 annual individual training budget, access to lots of internal training/mentoring programs and a budget for hardware when working from home. Why join Avery Dennison We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company, we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage, where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future, we strive to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what it's like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at www.averydennison.com . At Avery Dennison, we work with the biggest brands in FMCG, Apparel, Automotive and Pharma industry. Our European Headquarters in the Netherlands, founded in 1955 and since 2014 located in the Leiden Bioscience Park, is a collaborative and dynamic environment that supports all Avery Dennison businesses and employs approximately 500 talented individuals.