Senior HR Generalist – Hengelo (On-Site, Hybrid Fridays)

Are you an experienced HR professional who thrives in a hands-on, fast-moving environment? Do you enjoy being a trusted partner to leaders while supporting employees throughout the full HR lifecycle? If so, this Senior HR Generalist role in Hengelo could be the perfect next step in your career.

We’re seeking a proactive, people-focused HR Generalist to support our teams across the region. You’ll work mainly on-site (four days per week) with the flexibility to work from home on Fridays. In this role, you’ll provide day-to-day HR guidance, lead key HR processes, and help cultivate a positive, consistent, and compliant workplace culture.

What You’ll Do

People Support & HR Operations

• Act as a trusted HR partner for employees and managers in manufacturing and support functions.
• Oversee daily HR operations and ensure policies are applied consistently and fairly.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle: onboarding, development, performance reviews, compensation cycles, and offboarding.

Employee Relations & Performance

• Provide guidance on employee relations matters, conflict resolution, and performance management.
• Coach managers and employees to strengthen leadership capability and support career growth.

HR Strategy & Business Partnering

• Support organizational effectiveness by implementing HR programs aligned with business goals.
• Work closely with HR Centers of Excellence to deliver effective people solutions that enhance engagement and business performance.
• Collaborate with managers and global HR teams to address people-related challenges with practical, data-driven solutions.

Development, Culture & Change

• Support organizational development initiatives, including training, restructuring, and change management.
• Drive engagement and promote company values across the workplace.
• Lead or support events, training sessions, and communication initiatives that enhance the employee experience.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with Dutch labor laws and internal HR policies.
• Use HR systems and data reporting to support decision-making and identify trends.
• Recommend process improvements and support the continuous enhancement of HR practices.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience as an HR Generalist in a dynamic environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong background in employee relations, engagement, talent development, recruitment, and performance management.
• Experience working in a matrix or fast-paced international environment is a plus.
• Hands-on, solutions-oriented approach with strong critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills at all levels of the organization.
• Confidence with HR systems, reporting, and data analysis.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to travel up to 25% when required.

Why This Role?

• A broad, hands-on HR role with real ownership and visibility.
• The chance to influence people strategy and support meaningful organizational growth.
• A supportive team environment where your ideas and expertise matter.
• Flexibility with one hybrid day per week (Fridays).
• Opportunities to grow your HR career in a collaborative and international setting.

Inclusion & Equal Opportunity

We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone has equal access to opportunities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, we are happy to support.