Who We Are:
Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.
JOB MISSION:
We are seeking a French-speaking HR Advisor who will provide effective HR support to the Benelux and France regions in all aspects of HR. This includes offering comprehensive advisory services to managers and associates, ensuring the consistent and accurate application of employment laws and company policies. The HR Advisor will coach and support managers on various HR issues and facilitate training sessions. Additionally, they will maintain accurate HR systems and documentation, support onboarding and offboarding processes, and maintain compliance with right-to-work checks. The role also involves handling performance appraisals, probation processes, and learning agreements, while contributing to HR projects and routine reporting.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:
First line of support for managers/associates enquiring about policies or procedural matters and advancing issues as required.
Coaching and supporting managers on issues such as absence, disciplinary, grievances, parental, flexible working requests etc.
Supporting line manager training sessions on policies and procedures.
Using employment law knowledge to meet business needs and ensuring consistent, fair and accurate application.
Ensuring Onboarding and Offboarding process is adhered to with HR Operations Team.
Supporting the Talent Acquisition Team in the end-to-end recruitment process including posting, sourcing, coordinating shortlisting and interviewing.
Monitoring shared inboxes.
Maintaining Workday system with current, accurate information.
Maintaining Associate Hub with accurate policies, documents and benefits information.
Handling ad hoc system processes such as performance appraisals, midyear reviews.
Ensuring Right to Work checks are carried out and Inductions held.
Manage probation process and follow up with the appropriate letter.
Ensuring learning agreements are in place for all company funded qualifications.
Maintaining digital filing systems.
Supporting HR projects as needed.
Routine reporting and data analysis on areas such as headcount, absence, ER cases, attrition etc.
KEY REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:
Proven experience in HR Advisory role.
Proven experience in Dutch employment law and regulations.
Fluency in French and English (both written and spoken) is a must requirement.
Bachelor’s degree (university/HBO level required) in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or related field.
Proficiency in any HR Software – Workday experience would be an advantage.
Attention to detail with high degree of accuracy.
Strong problem solving and advisory skills, ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to effectively priorities workload and multitask.
Continuous improvement/lifelong learning attitude.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build good working relationships with others.
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
Results driven - follows through to conclusion on all projects/commitments to agreed deadlines.
Ability to be proactive, use initiative and work independently.
Upholds the core values of Collaboration, Integrity and Total Customer Satisfaction.
BENEFITS:
Discretionary Bonus Opportunity
Discount on the health insurance
8% holiday allowance
Flexible Working Hours
Pension Scheme
25 days Annual Leave per year
Up to €250 travel allowance each month
Hybrid working
On-Site Gym
Employee Discount
Work from-home allowance
Home working equipment
Sports Subscription Services
Opportunity to work from anywhere for up to four weeks per year
Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit (24/7 Employment Assistance Program & Support)
Equal Opportunity Employer:
New Balance is committed to equality of opportunity for all current and prospective associates regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment. We are an equal opportunity employer and support a culture of diversity and inclusion.
If you have not already done so, please let us know if you require any support so we can make the right adjustments and considerations should they be required.
Top Skills
What We Do
In 1906, New Balance began as a humble one-man operation founded on the belief that “we were born to move,” and has since grown into an international corporation, selling footwear and apparel in over 120 countries and employing over 8,000 associates worldwide. Our mission has always been to support the performance of athletes, and with an unparalleled focus on quality and craftsmanship, we’ve come to set the standard for comfort and fit in an industry all too often driven by hype.
We’re incredibly proud of our history and how far we’ve come, but companies don’t thrive for over a century by being content.
Whether it’s setting a new style trend, retooling our manufacturing process, or building a new state-of-the-art headquarters, we pursue innovation with a spirit of fearless independence. As the only privately held major footwear company in the world, we’re free to do things our way, pushing limits and testing boundaries as we continually reimagine what could be. After all, the status quo isn’t static.
But doing things our way wouldn’t mean much if we weren’t also doing them the right way. We invest in our associates as they invest in us, and as we move forward, we make a point of giving back, supporting communities around us through ambitious philanthropic efforts and involvement programs. We are a company that cares, and our culture is one of integrity and teamwork where together we become greater than the sum of our parts.
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