Key Skills

Job Description

Job description: HR Manager EMEA Location: Netherlands / Hoofddorp or Slovakia / Bratislava Reporting to: COO Region: EMEA About the Role We are looking for an experienced and business-oriented HR Manager to support our OCB business across the EMEA region. This is a broad HR leadership role combining strategic business partnering with hands-on responsibility for HR operations, payroll, HR administration, benefits, and employee lifecycle management across multiple European countries. You will work closely with senior management, business leaders, and stakeholders in Europe and Japan to drive people initiatives that support business growth, organizational effectiveness, and employee development. Key Responsibilities Strategic HR Business Partnering Partner with senior leaders to develop and implement people strategies aligned with business objectives. Advise management on organizational design, workforce planning, and change management. Support leadership teams in driving engagement, performance, and talent development initiatives. Talent & Workforce Management Lead recruitment, retention, and employee development activities across the region. Drive talent management, succession planning, and capability-building initiatives. Support the design and review of compensation and bonus structures aligned with business needs. HR Operations Oversee payroll, HR administration, benefits, and insurance programs across EMEA. Manage relationships with external payroll and HR service providers. Ensure compliance with local labor legislation and company policies. HR Programs & Processes Lead annual HR cycles including performance management, salary reviews, talent reviews, and employee engagement activities. Maintain and improve HR policies, procedures, and tools that support business performance. Participate in regional and global HR projects. What We Are Looking For Experience Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or a related field. Minimum 5 years of HR Business Partnering experience. Experience within an international organization. Strong generalist HR background covering both strategic and operational HR activities. Experience managing payroll, benefits, and third-party HR vendors. Experience working with HRIS/HRMS systems. Skills Strong knowledge of employment law and employee relations. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work effectively in an international matrix organization. Experience with talent management, succession planning, organizational development, and change management. Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities. People management experience. Pragmatic, flexible, and hands-on approach. Fluent English is essential. Why Join Us? Regional EMEA scope and exposure. Opportunity to partner directly with senior leadership. Mix of strategic and operational HR responsibilities. International and multicultural environment. Ability to influence organizational development and business growth.

Core Responsibilities

Partner with senior leaders across EMEA to develop people strategies and lead workforce planning, talent development, organizational change, and employee engagement initiatives. Oversee regional HR operations, including payroll, benefits, HR administration, vendor relationships, compliance, and annual HR processes.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or a related field, at least five years of HR business partnering experience, and experience in an international organization. Candidates should bring broad strategic and operational HR expertise, including payroll, benefits, HR systems, employment law, talent management, stakeholder engagement, and people management; fluent English is essential.