Your challenge
For Ovivo by Ecolab, we are looking for a hands-on HR Officer who works closely with our employees and managers. You will be the first point of contact for HR-related questions and will advise managers on a wide range of people-related matters. You combine a strong administrative foundation with the ability to advise and guide managers. You ensure that HR processes run smoothly and identify opportunities for improvement, work closely with external partners, and actively contribute to a positive employee experience.
This role is ideal for an HR professional who enjoys being visibly present, takes initiative, and gains energy from supporting both employees and managers.
What will you do?
HR advice and support
Advising and supporting managers on day-to-day HR issues.
Being a sparring partner for managers on human resources, employability and well-being.
Active monitoring of absenteeism in consultation with the managers and intensive cooperation with the occupational health and other providers etc.
HR processes and improvement
Identifying and initiating opportunities for improvement within HR processes.
Coordinating HR projects and implementations.
Contributing to a uniform and professional HR service
HR administration and coordination
Coordinating and administering the entire employee lifecycle: onboarding, changes and departures (employment contracts, letters, etc.).
Ensure correct and timely processing of employee changes in Afas and Workday.
Maintaining contact with the external payroll provider and ensuring that all necessary input is correctly supplied and implemented and follows up on deviations.
Who are we looking for?
Bachelor's or master’s degree in human resources, Business Management or equivalent through experience.
At least 5 years of experience in a HR position
Experience with HR administration, Dutch legislation and development processes.
At least 4 days at the office in Zoeterwoude
You have strong communication skills and feel comfortable in conversations with managers and employees.
You are organizationally strong.
You speak and write Dutch fluently and have a good knowledge of English.
What characterizes you?
Proactive and independent.
Practical and solution-oriented.
Accurate and administratively strong.
You are good at networking and dare to advise constructively.
Careers Advancing Ovivo Ultra-Pure Water+ by Ecolab’s Water Technology Solutions
Help shape the future of water and technology by joining a team that drives innovation in ultrapure water solutions —critical to industries powering global progress. These careers offer the chance to make an impact that matters solving complex challenges, collaborating across borders, and creating solutions that protect vital resources. If you’re passionate about water circularity, sustainability and technology, explore opportunities where your expertise fuels advancement and your growth is supported.
Ecolab’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) reflects our longstanding value of working together to integrate diverse perspectives to challenge ourselves, reach our goals and do what’s right.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or equivalent experience
- At least 5 years of experience in an HR position
- Experience with HR administration, Dutch legislation, and development processes
- Ability to work at least 4 days per week at the Zoeterwoude office
- Strong communication skills and comfort communicating with managers and employees
- Strong organizational skills
- Fluent spoken and written Dutch
- Good knowledge of English
Ecolab Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ecolab and has not been reviewed or approved by Ecolab.
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the company provides strong retirement programs, including a 401(k) with employer matching and a pension, alongside options like an employee stock purchase plan. Offerings such as retiree healthcare benefits and diverse investment choices reinforce long-term financial support.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests medical coverage is broad, with HSA plan options and company contributions, prescription benefits, dental and vision, and virtual care and mental health support. Company-paid wellness programs and income protection (short- and long-term disability, life and accident) further strengthen core coverage.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-focused programs include fertility support, adoption assistance, and paid parental leave, complemented by counseling and resource services. These offerings are positioned as supportive of employee well-being across different life stages.
Ecolab Insights
What We Do
A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations, Ecolab (ECL) is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. With annual sales of $12 billion and more than 44,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights and personalized service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. For more Ecolab news and information, visit www.ecolab.com, or follow us on twitter.com/ecolab, facebook.com/ecolab or instagram.com/ecolab_inc.








