HR Manager (m/f/d) - Heerlen (NL) & Grobbendonk (BE)

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

If you have any questions, please contact Constanze Certa (Talent Acquisition Partner).