Head of People, Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA)

Salary: €103,800 - €130,000, negotiable depending on experience 

Job Type:  Initial contract period of 12 months followed by an indefinite contract 

Location: The Hague, Netherlands 

Hybrid working: 1 day in the office 

About the IB 

The International Baccalaureate provides world-class educational services to over 6,000 schools across 160 countries. A career with the IB is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to work with an innovative world leader in education services where we empower our employees to thrive and make a difference. 

About the job 

The Head of People is a functional leadership role, supporting, shaping and embedding the IB’s people and culture vision across the region. 

Within this role you’ll be responsible for fostering a workplace culture rooted in excellence, innovation, inclusivity, and engagement. 

As part of the People leadership team, the Head of People is responsible for ensuring that employee programs are tailored to enhance employee satisfaction, drive business results, and position the organisation as an employer of choice.  

In addition to this, you’ll also be a trusted advisor and strategic business partner for two members of our Executive team to provide expert advice and guidance on HR practices and trends, actively influence key organisational decisions, and ensure compliance and people risk matters are effectively managed. 

• Partner with senior leadership to align people strategy with business objectives 
• Lead and develop a high-performing regional HR team 
• Partner effectively with our Works Council 
• Champion a culture of high performance and employee engagement 
• Lead change management initiatives and support organisational transformation 
• Manage employee relations, wellbeing, and organisational health initiatives 
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and manage people risk 
• Support an international community of colleagues based in The Hague and Geneva

• Strong HR leadership experience within multinational organisations 
• Fluent in Dutch and English  
• Extensive experience working in partnership with Works Council  
• Strong knowledge of employment law and compliance requirements 
• Experience managing complex employee relations cases 
• The ability to influence key stakeholders and work collaboratively with diverse teams  
• Proven experience driving organisational change and transformation 
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities 
• Data-driven approach to decision making and continuous improvement 

 Benefits 

• Flexible benefits allowance equivalent to 2.5% of Annual Salary to spend on benefits or as addition to salary 
• Flexible working (core hours are 10am-3.30pm), 40 hours per week 
• 30 days annual leave 
• Bicycle scheme 
• IB Pension 
• Life insurance 2x annual salary 
• Transportation and work from home allowance  
• Health insurance allowance 
• Disability insurance 
• Excellent continuous professional development 

Opportunity & Belonging 

We are committed to building a working environment that values respect, diversity, and compassion. The International Baccalaureate is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all qualified applicants. As a global employer, we adhere to all relevant employment legislation in the countries in which we operate, and we’re happy to provide any reasonable support or adjustments as needed to ensure applicants can fully participate in our recruitment process.