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HR People Partner Netherlands with Dutch (m/f/d)

Danaher

Medemblik
Full-time
5-10 years experience
On-site

Key Skills

Human Resources
Employee Relations
Labor Laws
Compliance
HR Governance
Talent Lifecycle
HR Systems
Case Management
Change Management
Stakeholder Management
Performance Management
Organizational Culture
HR Strategy
Data Privacy
Conflict Resolution

Job Description

Bring more to life.

At Danaher, our work saves lives. And each of us plays a part. Fueled by our culture of continuous improvement, we turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. 

Our 63,000+ associates work across the globe at more than 15 unique businesses within life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology.  

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference? At Danaher, you can build an incredible career at a leading science and technology company, where we’re committed to hiring and developing from within. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. 

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

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.

Core Responsibilities

The HR People Partner is responsible for delivering the local associate experience and enabling people leaders at the Medemblik site. They act as the primary HR advisor for employee relations, compliance, and the activation of global HR initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must have multiple years of experience in Human Resources with a strong working knowledge of local labor laws and compliance. Proficiency in HR systems and the ability to operate effectively within a matrixed, global organization are essential.

About Danaher

Industry: Medical Equipment Manufacturing

Company size: 10,001+ employees

Danaher is a leading global life sciences and diagnostics innovator, committed to accelerating the power of science and technology to improve human health. We partner with customers around the world to accelerate breakthroughs from idea to impact, moving with the speed and certainty they need to advance life‑changing science. By working side‑by‑side with researchers, scientists, and clinicians, we solve their hardest problems—together, bringing the right expertise, technologies, and partners from across our portfolio to architect the most effective solutions. Through our connected ecosystem of companies operating at global scale, we help customers streamline and integrate their workflows across Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Biotechnology, and beyond—empowering them to achieve results faster, with greater confidence.

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