HR Business Services Country Manager, Netherlands (m/f/d)

At PPG, we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings, and materials that our customers have trusted for more than 140 years. Through dedication and creativity, we solve our customers’ biggest challenges, collaborating closely to find the right path forward. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, we operate and innovate in more than 70 countries. We serve customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets, and aftermarkets. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.

Join Our Team and Shape the Future of HR at PPG!

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled HR Business Services Country Manager, Netherlands to lead our HR operations and drive continuous improvement in service delivery across the country. As a strategic partner, you will oversee and optimize the full range of Hire-to-Retire processes, ensuring alignment to standards while respecting local peculiarities. You will play a pivotal role in promoting HR business service excellence and driving operational efficiency. 

The position is located in Amsterdam, directly reporting to Country Cluster Leader DACH and North-East.

Local presence (4 days office work in Amsterdam, Westpoort) and Dutch language are important to fulfil the core responsibilities. 

Your Key Responsibilities: 

HR Business Service Excellence 

• Oversee and streamline the country’s hire-to-retire operations, ensuring they are efficient, effective, and aligned with company standards while respecting local nuances. 

• Supporting a defined group of employees directly with delivering excellent HR Services to that group of people. 

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by driving HR process optimization and introducing innovative solutions. 

• Leverage Operational Excellence knowledge and HR Shared Services to continuously optimize and improve HR processes. 

• Lead workforce restructuring initiatives and manage employee and labor relations to ensure compliance and a smooth transition during organizational changes. 

• Lead project deployment for country-specific initiatives, ensuring smooth execution and stakeholder alignment. 

People, Organization, Stakeholder Management  

• Drive alignment and effectiveness within the regional HR team as a people manager, offering leadership, coaching, and development opportunities. 

• Build and sustain strong relationships with key stakeholders across leadership and HR to ensure alignment, collaboration, and mutual support for HR service excellence. 

SBU Strategy Implementation 

• Support and drive the implementation of the SBU strategy focused on performance management, talent management, employee engagement, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). 

What you bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.

• 7+ years in operative and strategic HR roles acquired, ideally related to industrial and sales activities.

• Effective Stakeholder Management and ability to build strong working relationships with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.

• Proven experience in Operational Leadership and managing HR processes, preferably in a complex and diverse organization. Direct Management experience would be appreciated.

• In-depth knowledge of HR operations, employee relations, labor relations, and restructuring initiatives.

• Experience in negotiating with Unions and Work Councils (CLA).

• Continuous Improvement mindset.

• Strong decision-making capabilities with the ability to balance strategic priorities with day-to-day operational demands.

• Lean Six Sigma certification would be an advantage.

• Fluency in Dutch and English is a mandatory requirement.

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How we work: At PPG, we bring teams together to accelerate collaboration and career development, with in-person work Monday through Thursday and the opportunity to work remotely on Flexible Fridays. Schedules may vary by location.

About us: 

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™ 

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X. 

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We are customer champions 

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. 

We act with purpose and speed 

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.  

We are excellent operators 

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.   

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Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths. 

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PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.  

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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.  
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.  Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. 

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