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The HR People Partner Netherlands (m/f/d) is responsible for owning and delivering the local associate experience across the Netherlands from Cytiva Medemblik Site. This role brings HR strategies to life on the ground by enabling people leaders, supporting associates, and ensuring consistent, compliant activation of global HR initiatives in partnership with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) and Centers of Excellence (COEs).
This position is part of the global HR People Partner Team and will report to the People Partner EMEA role. It is located in Medemblik and will be an on-site role.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Enable people leaders to effectively use HR self-service tools, case management, and standard HR processes as the primary entry point for support
- Act as the local HR expert, advising leaders on people-related matters including employee relations, engagement, compliance, and culture
- Translate and activate global HR standards, policies, and programs into compliant, consistent local delivery
- Lead and support local HR initiatives, change efforts, and site-critical moments requiring on-the-ground presence
- Champion a positive, inclusive, and safety-first workplace culture aligned to Danaher values
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Multiple years of experience in Human Resources, with demonstrated responsibility for employee relations, people leader support, and local HR delivery
- Strong working knowledge of local labor laws, compliance requirements, and HR governance within a country or region
- Experience partnering with business leaders and HR COEs to deliver HR programs across the talent lifecycle
- Proficiency using HR systems, digital self-service tools, and case management platforms
- Ability to operate effectively in a matrixed, global organization
Travel Requirements: if applicable for role
- Ability to travel occasionally as required to support potential projects
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Supporting non-desk or manufacturing populations
- Labor relations and engagement with works councils, unions, or employee representative bodies
- Leading local change management or transformation initiatives
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
For more information, visit www.danaher.com.
Skills Required
- Multiple years of experience in Human Resources with responsibility for employee relations, people leader support, and local HR delivery
- Strong working knowledge of local labor laws, compliance requirements, and HR governance within the Netherlands
- Experience partnering with business leaders and HR Centers of Excellence to deliver HR programs across the talent lifecycle
- Proficiency using HR systems, digital self-service tools, and case management platforms
- Ability to operate effectively in a matrixed, global organization
- Fluent Dutch language skills
- On-site presence at Medemblik, Netherlands
- Experience supporting non-desk or manufacturing populations
- Experience with labor relations and engagement with works councils, unions, or employee representative bodies
- Experience leading local change management or transformation initiatives
- Ability to travel occasionally to support projects
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical plan options alongside dental, vision, life, disability, and mental health support. Wellness initiatives and support programs such as an EAP and vaccination or fitness offerings add breadth beyond core insurance.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) plan with employer matching and options such as pre-tax and Roth contributions. Broader financial rewards such as performance bonuses and access to equity or an employee stock purchase plan are also described.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave and family-building support are described as available, including maternity and paternity leave and fertility assistance. Childcare and eldercare support are also highlighted as part of the overall package.
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What We Do
Danaher is a global science and technology innovator committed to helping our customers solve complex challenges and improve quality of life around the world. A global network of more than 25 operating companies, we drive meaningful innovation in some of today’s most dynamic industries through our operating companies in four strategic platforms: Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Water Quality and Product Identification. The engine at the heart of our success is the Danaher Business System (DBS), a set of tools that enables continuous improvement around lean, growth and leadership. Through the ingenuity of our people, the power of DBS and the impact of our meaningful technologies, we help realize life’s potential in ourselves and for those we serve.
