HR Manager (m/f/d) - Heerlen (NL) & Grobbendonk (BE)
Key Skills
Job Description
At ICL, we are looking for an experienced HR Manager to support two production sites in Heerlen (NL) and Grobbendonk (BE).
In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, shaping people strategies and driving business success on site level. If you enjoy combining strategic HR thinking with hands-on execution in a dynamic industrial environment, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.
Your role
As HR Manager, you will be a key member of the Site Management Teams, partnering closely with business leaders to deliver both strategic and operational HR support.
The role reports to the HR Director and works in close collaboration with the HR Netherlands team. In addition, you will have an HR Officer reporting directly into you.
In this role, you will:
- Partner closely with Plant Managers and senior leaders on all HR topics
- Drive change and organizational development initiatives
- Manage the full employee lifecycle, from workforce planning to employee relations
- Ensure compliance with Dutch and Belgian labor laws
- Lead performance management, talent development, and succession planning
- Act as the main HR contact for both sites (~200–250 employees)
- Collaborate with Works Councils and manage complex employee relations topics
About you
You are an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced industrial environment and confidently engages with senior stakeholders.
You bring:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field
- 5+ years of HR experience, including strong site-based HR responsibility
- Experience in manufacturing, chemical, or industrial environments
- Solid expertise in employee relations
- Experience working with Works Councils
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Fluent in Dutch and English
- Strong knowledge of Dutch labor law (Belgian labor law is a plus)
You stand out through your pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset, high credibility, and ability to balance strategy with hands-on execution.
What we offer
- A high-impact role with visibility at senior leadership level
- The opportunity to shape people strategy and drive real change
- An international, matrix organization with strong local presence
- A collaborative and purpose-driven working environment
- Ownership, autonomy, and the ability to make a difference from day one
Location: Heerlen, Netherlands
Apply now!
If this role sounds like the right next step in your career, we would love to see your application! Please apply via our online system by clicking “Apply now” and uploading your CV.
If you have any questions, please contact Constanze Certa (Talent Acquisition Partner).
Core Responsibilities
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and Plant Managers to drive people strategies and organizational development across two production sites. Manage the full employee lifecycle and maintain compliance with Dutch and Belgian labor laws for approximately 200-250 employees.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in HR or a related field and over 5 years of HR experience, specifically within industrial or manufacturing environments. Must be fluent in Dutch and English with strong expertise in Dutch labor law and stakeholder management.
Benefits
- High-impact role with senior leadership visibility
- Opportunity to shape people strategy
- International matrix organization
- Collaborative and purpose-driven environment
- Autonomy and ownership
About ICL Group
Industry: Climate Technology Product Manufacturing
Company size: 10,001+ employees
ICL is a leading global specialty minerals company that creates impactful solutions for humanity’s sustainability challenges in the global food, agriculture, and industrial markets. The company's unique set of natural resources, passionate team of talented employees, and technological ingenuity, create impact by scaling up food production, ensuring food quality, enabling sustainable agriculture and industrial production, and protecting the environment. The Company employs approximately 12,000 employees worldwide and operates 48 plants in 13 countries worldwide in strategic locations ICL’s three main pillars that define and set its guidelines: Ingenuity: our innovation is created by passionate employees, unparalleled R&D infrastructure, and multiple partners, all forming a unique ecosystem. Care: we focus on doing what is right for our employees, business partners, shareholders, communities, and the environment. Leadership: we are market leaders in innovation, cost management, and sustainability, thanks to a performance-driven, can-do mindset, and our winning spirit.