What you will do

The HR Business Partner / HR Manager will have responsibility for providing all Human Resource solutions to their customer groups within Netherlands, reporting directly to the HR Director for the Benelux region. As an HR Business Partner / HR Manager, you will be supporting all employees within your remit and developing and implementing HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy.

How you will do that

• Provide HR support to leaders and employees to drive talent, inclusion, engagement, and leadership effectiveness.
• Streamline and align HR operations to optimize support and implement HR strategies and systems.
• Advise managers on compensation, benefits, legal updates, and HR trends.
• Contribute to corporate projects and process improvements.
• Execute strategies to attract, hire, and retain top talent.
• Partner with management and Talent Acquisition to meet workforce needs on time and budget.
• Prepare HR reports and support business goals through talent development and retention.
• Ensure fair application of HR policies and consistent employee treatment.
• Guide managers on policy, legal compliance, and employee relations; lead investigations and disciplinary actions.
• Support and enhance employee recognition programs.
• Review and approve job descriptions and role requirements.
• Administer and improve benefits programs in collaboration with Total Rewards.
• Explain and implement benefit plans, costs, and enrollment processes.
• Coordinate with external consultants, vendors, and legal/audit teams.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the Local Workers Council to coordinate cooperative initiatives, facilitate constructive dialogue on workplace issues, and ensure alignment with local labor laws and collective agreements.

What we look for

• Well-rounded HR experience, ideally in multinational companies.
• Experienced in working in a global, matrixed organization with cross-functional collaboration.
• Proven ability to support and manage HR needs for a workforce of 500+ employees
• Strong background in HR operations, business partnering, and handling employee relations.
• Strong experience in leading or contributing to Local Workers Council initiatives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities—you’re approachable, clear, and confident when working with people at all levels.
• Dutch and English language skills on a high professional level
• Strong data acumen and focus on details

What we offer

• Competitive salary in a multinational environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• On-the-job/cross-training opportunities.
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment.

About Us

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

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