HR Leader Benelux JOB ID: 136871 Job locations: Hengelo and Zaltbommel, The Netherlands Would you like to make a difference to the environment? Do you want to work for a global and ethical company? Join us and help us provide energy-efficient solutions that make a real impact. We make what matters work. To find out more about us check: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baa_aiJ4L7E The HR Leader Benelux is responsible for leading, shaping and building the new established Human Resources Function for all employees in the Benelux that belong to the Electrical sector (e.g. Critical Systems, Energy Transition & Digital & Services, Sales & Marketing, and all other hosted functions and businesses). This role is also responsible for driving, optimizing and standardizing HR processes and policies to enable unified employee and key stakeholder experience. The HR Leader Benelux is responsible for providing Human Resources leadership and support to all assigned business entities. Being an architect and executor of the local HR agenda that closely supports the overall aims of the Eaton organization, the incumbent drives the execution of the Eaton HR strategy with the HR team in the Benelux and drives cross operations coordination & integration/alignment with the business entities. He/she will provide daily support by managing and administering plans and/or programs to ensure the most effective utilization of human resources to support business objectives, establishing solid partnerships and driving functional excellence. Your main responsibilities: Act as partner, solution provider, advisor and counsellor for the cross organizational leadership team in Benelux (plant manager, zone manager, CSU manager, finance, EHS, etc). Understands local & business needs , labour trends and identifies opportunities to improve organizational capability locally and collaboration across business entities.. Partners with the different Business stakeholders and their HRD's to align on key strategies required in the zone to support both the Businesses and HR strategy implementation Leads the entire HR team in the Benelux belonging to the electrical Sector and builds one strong & collaborative team. Supports the team in deploying the HR strategy and optimizing/leveraging standard work and support for performance management, wellness, Inclusion & Diversity, employer branding, communications, leadership development, remuneration & harmonisation of Comp & Ben structures, HR Services, etc. Drives continuous improvement within the Benelux HR team and actively seeks for opportunities to outsource transactional HR work to HR Services in Budapest. Delivers on assigned projects. Supports investigation process led by ethics and compliance as needed. Drives cultural change to align organization with the Eaton strategy in support of HRD and Business leaders. Designs and delivers local HR practices that create and maintain the desired culture. Creates a positive employee & labour relations culture. Supports Employee & labour Relations activities by working with employee representative bodies (e.g. works councils and unions) to facilitate achievement of established business objectives. Drives further collaboration between works councils in the Netherlands and is the primary contact for WC along with other HR team members as needed. Builds organizational capability to meet the current and future needs of the business in support of HRD and Business leaders needs. Utilize various talent management processes to assess and address future development needs, including succession planning, talent acquisition, diversity, retention and tracking of local talent actions. Supports the leadership in the establishment of an effective talent management and succession planning process across all business entities in support of HRD and HRBP objectives. Manages operational Compensation and Benefits processes in the Benelux in alignment with EMEA Comp & Ben team. Drives further harmonisation, optimization of remuneration, compensation and benefits according to the Eaton Total Rewards Philosophy and local labour processes. Your main deliverables: Set direction, priorities and culture expectations while championing Eaton Values & Philosophies and the Eaton Business System (EBS) by driving the utilization of performance metrics, continuous improvement principles and change management plans, while maximizing employee ownership and engagement Works closely with leadership team in the Benelux to advance functional excellence (culture, employee engagement, collaboration). Provides leadership team and all local leaders of people guidance and mentoring. Develops and implements solutions to organizational challenges by leading / coaching others through change. Provide coaching and feedback as needed to help Build Organizational Capability. As the role will be based in the Netherlands, the HR Benelux leader will also be responsible for developing collaborative relationship with Unions and Work Councils members in the Netherlands. In charge of leading labour negotiations with Work Council, as needed. The role requires regular presence in both locations. Responsible for Eaton processes and guidelines especially relating to compliance, time management and vacation, incentive pay definitions and administration, rules and regulations, working practices. Be the champion for and support the talent acquisition and employer branding processes within the organization in collaboration with Talent Acquisition COE. Ensure the talent pipeline for the future, assess and select talent, and coach managers on the process. This will be measured through the health of the succession plan for the zone. Design and deliver local HR practices that create and maintain the desired culture of One Eaton. Work towards automating and centralizing tasks that can be done from the HR Service Centre or the Centres of Expertise in the region. Optimise the administrative processes, in particular in Belgium, Netherlands and Luxemburg. Prepare the workforce for change. Use assessment tools and metrics to diagnose organizational issues and work with the senior Benelux Leadership Team to drive effective change and transformation. Identify the learning, training, and development needs of the organization and deploy effective training plans, which may include running workshops in collaboration with COEs As a member of the extended EMEA Human Resource team, play a full role in projects and initiatives for the electrical EMEA HR organisation. May also take a leadership role in some of the EMEA wide projects. Qualifications Your essential skills we are looking for: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related subject required (MBA or Master in HR preferred) 7-10 years’ experience in similar role and relevant years of progressive HR Professional experience in a progressive multinational, thereof > years of managerial experience Strong employee relations experience in NL and understanding of Dutch labour law; knowledge and experience of change management processes and continuous improvement. Experience in driving organizational and cultural changes in a complex environment. Track record of process optimization and harmonization efforts to improve HR productivity. Experience in partnering with senior leadership to create and drive strategic HR and key organization initiatives on multi sites in multiple countries. Ability to manage a busy and diversified workload which can alternate between operational and strategic. Change management, Assessment & Selection, Compensation & Benefits, Talent Management, Wellness, Labour Relations, Inclusion & Diversity, Matrix Organisation Experience in working for an international company with a matrix organization structure and multiple stakeholders to support. Analysing data. Experience with driving employee engagement, execution of leadership development programs, change management and continuous improvement. Strong employee relations skills with the proven ability to successfully drive change and leadership ownership/accountability. Coaching/facilitation/conflict management skills. Demonstrated ability to build organizational capability, effectively communicate ideas/thoughts to all levels of the organization. Working knowledge of employment/labour law. Focus on collaboration and teamwork. Solution oriented and high degree of initiative as well as willing to work and engage in a committed team. Hands-on mentality and organizational skills to include time management, manpower planning and wage / salary / benefits planning Fluent in both Dutch and English, French is a plus Driving Licence What we offer you: Permanent contract in a fast-growing global company Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team Flexible working solutions (home office, remote, flexible working hours, part time etc.) are implemented across different EMEA locations, check out with the site HR what type of flexible working solution is available for this role. We make ethics and culture matter – You will enjoy working in supportive and collaborative workplace where ethics and safety are in our DNA We make your perspectives matter - Different points of view are what drive innovation and collaboration, and at Eaton, innovation begins with top-to-bottom diversity. Our senior leadership is made up of individuals from diverse groups to help create an environment where employees feel represented and heard at every level. We make your aspirations matter – Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term – not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people’s lives and the environment through power management technologies. We make your wellbeing matter – We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it’s about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen We make your voice matter - we value safety and trust. This is a place where you can speak up and be heard. There’s room here for everyone because we believe that every person matters. Our recent awards: FORTUNE’s 2021 World’s Most Admired Companies list  One of the World's Most Ethical Companies 2021 by Ethisphere  Top 50 Employers List 2020 by Woman Engineer Magazine  Best Place to work for LGBTQ Equality 2020 by Human Rights Campaign  Named to 100 Best Corporate Citizens 2020 list for 13th consecutive year by 3BL Media  100 Best Corporate Citizens list for 11th consecutive year by Corporate Responsibility Magazine  ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year, Sustained Excellence ranking  #LI-DG1 Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re accelerating the planet’s transition to renewable energy, helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges, and doing what’s best for our stakeholders and all of society. Founded in 1911, Eaton has been listed on the NYSE for nearly a century. We reported revenues of $19.6 billion in 2021 and serve customers in more than 170 countries. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. Eaton is committed to having a workforce that is diverse and non-discriminatory at all levels, reflecting the diversity of our customers and the varied environments in which we conduct business around the world. Our success depends on our ability to attract and retain the very best people unlimited by race, color, social or economic status, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any protected status. Eaton follows relevant non-discrimination laws and regulations in the countries where we operate. It is the policy of the Company to make all decisions regarding employment, including hiring, compensation, training, promotions, transfers, or lay-offs, based on the principle of equal employment opportunity as defined above. Job: Human Resources Region: Europe, Middle East, Africa Organization: ES EMEA CS GEN Gen Job Level: Manager Schedule: Full-time Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: Yes – Hybrid Does this position offer relocation?: No Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time