This is a maternity cover opportunity to work 32 hours a week. We are looking for an HR Representative for the Netherlands, based at our European Headquarters in Oegstgeest. You will be reporting directly to the HR Manager and collaborate closely with your colleague HR Representatives and HR Business Partners. You will collaborate closely with other functions, partnering with leaders and team members to attract, develop, and retain top talent. This role offers diverse HR experience, allowing you to gain expertise in various HR disciplines.

• Ensure business continuity and be responsible for all HR tasks and processes, together with the team.

• Act as a trusted advisor and provide support to managers and employees on a wide range of HR topics, from onboarding and performance management to legal compliance.

• Consulting on career/skill development opportunities and plans with a view to talent development and succession planning for our teams

• Be a change agent! Lead and participate in exciting (inter)national projects focused on talent management, diversity, equity & inclusion, employee engagement, wellbeing, sustainability, future of work, and process optimization.

• Collaborate effectively with our HR Center of Excellence (Global Workforce Operations) to leverage expertise and best practices.

• Degree preferably in the field of human resources, law, business organization or psychology or similar

• First experience as HR Generalist, preferably in an international (matrix) organization

• First knowledge of topics such as recruitment, employee and organizational development, coaching/advising of managers of as well as handling labor law topics

• Broad basic understanding of the Dutch employment law/practices

• Fluent in Dutch and English

• Willingness to learn and grow alongside our business growth

• Creativity and enthusiasm for innovation and entrepreneurial thinking to build sustainable projects.

• Flexibility to commute to other AD sites (located around Oegstgeest)

Additional information

We not only embrace change… we drive it.  We work hard, push hard, and take brave risks. Our culture is innovative and collaborative - where bold ideas turn into action. We grow strong talent through stretch opportunities only restricted by your interests.  We are committed to workplace diversity, both for employees and for the business. We are a force for good, embedded in industries and communities worldwide. We are challenging ourselves and others to reach higher and think bigger to improve the quality of all life. Avery Dennison is a great place to work for everyone. We offer:  

• Work hours flexibility
• International environment 
• A growing team with good spirit
• Competitive total rewards

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. If you are interested in knowing more about our Diversity & Inclusion approach, please go to www.averydennison.com