Legal Counsel vacatures in de provincie Noord-Holland

Employee Relations Partner - TEMP

Are you an experienced HR professional with a passion for complex employee relations and a deep understanding of the Dutch labor law? This is your opportunity to join a global organization undergoing an exciting transformation, where your expertise will directly shape fair, compliant and people-focused outcomes across the Netherlands and EMEA.

As Employee Relations Partner, you'll act as a trusted advisor to HR Business Partners, managers, and Legal teams, resolving intricate ER cases, driving continuous process improvement and ensuring policies and practices support an inclusive and high-performing workplace.

Do you have proven experience in Employee Relations and are you full time available from Janaury 05, 2026 until Arpil 30, 2026? Then I'd love to get in contact with you!

As Employee Relations Partner, you will take ownership of complex ER and sickness cases across the Netherlands and contribute to projects across EMEA. You will play a key role in ensuring consistency, compliance and fairness in how employee relations matters are handled, while providing proactive advice and insight to internal stakeholders.

This role is part of a wider HR team and reports directly to the regional HR leadership. You will collaborate closely with HR Business Partners, Legal Counsel, and other HR functions to maintain high-quality standards in case management and employee engagement.

Main areas of responsibility:

• Case Management & Advisory: Lead and resolve complex performance, conduct and grievance cases. Partner with HRBPs and managers to provide sound ER advice aligned with legal and company standards;
• Sickness & Absence Management: Handle complex sickness cases and collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure effective reintegration and prevention;
• Policy & Process Improvement: Review and update ER templates, policies and processes to align with best practice and evolving legislation;
• Data & Insights: Manage and analyze ER data and case reporting, identifying trends and providing recommendations for proactive improvements;
• Collaboration: Act as a key point of contact for HRBPs, Legal, and other HR functions, supporting wider ER initiatives and contributing to a consistent global approach.

Your background includes:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Employment Law, or related field;
• 5-7 years of experience in Employee Relations, HR Advisory or HR Business Partner roles, preferably within an international or matrix organization;
• Strong knowledge of Dutch labor law and experience managing complex ER and sickness cases;
• Proven ability to balance compliance with business needs while maintaining empathy and fairness;
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills;
• Experienced in working within international environments.

A competitive salary will be offered in accordance with your experience and knowledge.

How we continue: we will let you know within four working days whether you qualify for the position. We schedule an introductory meeting, via phone, digitally or live. In this interview we inform you as fully as possible about the vacancy, the company and the next steps in the procedure. In consultation with you, we introduce you to our client and then continue to guide you through the application process. The Independent Recruiters Group has a large team of specialized recruiters. Every recruiter has a very strong focus on his own field. This makes them the ideal sparring partner for both the candidate and the client.