Human Capital Manager (HR Manager), Netherlands and Nordics - Amsterdam

Company:Oliver Wyman

Description:

Oliver Wyman, a Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) business, is a management consulting firm driven by deep industry insight, bold innovation, and a collaborative approach that cuts through complexity to help organizations navigate their most defining transformative moments. We help leading global organizations navigate their most critical challenges through deep industry expertise, innovation, and collaboration.

For more information, visit oliverwyman.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.    

Oliver Wyman is seeking an experienced Human Capital Manager (HR Manager) to lead our people agenda across the Netherlands, Sweden, and Denmark. Based in our Amsterdam office, this is a highly visible role where you'll partner closely with senior leaders, influence business decisions, and help create an environment where both our people and business can thrive.

Please Note: Oliver Wyman/Marsh operates a hybrid working policy of at least 60% in-office attendance

The Opportunity

As Human Capital Manager, you will serve as a trusted advisor to leaders across the region, providing strategic and practical guidance on employee relations, performance, organisational challenges, and workforce matters.

You'll lead a local Human Capital Operations team while ensuring a seamless employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle.

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Partner directly with senior business leaders across multiple countries

• Lead and develop a high-performing Human Capital team

• Navigate complex employee relations and organisational challenges

• Drive people initiatives that support business growth and employee engagement

• Influence the employee experience across a leading global consulting firm

What You'll Do

• Act as the primary Human Capital partner for leaders and managers across the Netherlands, Sweden, and Denmark

• Provide expert guidance on employee relations, performance management, employment law, and workplace matters

• Lead and develop a regional Human Capital Operations team

• Ensure effective delivery of core HR operations, including payroll, benefits, compliance, and employee lifecycle processes

• Support the implementation of people initiatives, programmes, and organisational change

• Partner with colleagues across Talent Management, Learning & Development, Inclusion & Culture, and other Human Capital functions to deliver a consistent employee experience

Who We're Looking For

• You’ll have 8+ years of progressive HR/Human Capital experience - experience of supporting the people agenda across multiple countries will be essential

• Experience gained from within a consulting, professional services, or other knowledge-based organisation is preferred

• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices is expected

• Strong employee relations expertise, including managing complex and sensitive cases, is required

• Experience of leading HR teams within a fast-paced and commercially focused environment

• Demonstrable ability to build trusted relationships and influence senior stakeholders

• Fluent English language skills are essential - Dutch or Swedish language skills are also highly advantageous

Why join Oliver Wyman?

You'll join a collaborative, high-performing environment where your expertise, judgement, and leadership will have a visible impact on both our people and our business. From navigating complex employee relations matters to shaping people initiatives and leading a talented team, you'll play a key role in helping our colleagues thrive and perform at their best.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are valued, continuous learning is encouraged, and individuals are empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. In return, we offer competitive compensation and benefits, flexible hybrid working, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth within a global organisation.

If you're excited by the opportunity to lead across multiple countries, partner with senior stakeholders, and help shape the future of our people agenda, we'd love to hear from you.

Oliver Wyman and Marsh is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply

Oliver Wyman is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit oliverwyman.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X. 

Marsh is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.