HR manager (GM HR)

The organisation 

Hitachi Construction Machinery (Europe) NV (HCME) is a subsidiary of Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (HCM) and was established in 1972 in Oosterhout, The Netherlands. It is responsible for the manufacturing, sales, service and marketing of Hitachi construction equipment throughout Europe. In 2002 a factory for the construction of medium excavators and a Training and Demonstration Centre, was established in Amsterdam. The main products are hydraulic excavators (both wheeled as well as tracked), crawler cranes, wheeled loaders, rigid dump trucks and giant mining excavators. HCME provides a product line-up that distinguishes itself by its depth and width and that has earned an excellent reputation for performance, reliability and safety. Hitachi markets their products worldwide through their global network. Their network covers 20% of the whole world. HCME employs approximately 700 people.

The position 

You will develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives which support the overall business strategy. You will be the manager for the HR department and you will oversee all staff, budgets and operations. You continuously work on improving the HR processes and policies and you look for ways to improve the work methods and services. 

Candidate profile

You have proven working experience as HR manager for a minimum of 6 years with strong HR partnering skill and you have demonstrable experience with human resources metrics. You have the ability to architect strategy along with leadership skills. You have in-depth knowledge of labour law and HR best practices and a BS/MS degree in Human Resources or related field. You have excellent communication skills (both Dutch and English) and you own a problem-solving attitude and hands-on mentality when needed. You have experience in planning and budgeting and experience in a manufacturing environment is a requirement.

The offer

HCME likes to reward their people for their performance, so their rewards are competitive and based on the benefits according to the Metalektro Collective Agreement (CAO Metalektro hoger personeel). In addition to a competitive salary, company car and bonus, our partner can also offer you an international working environment, excellent education and training opportunities, flexible office working hours, yearly salary increase based on appraisal result and several insurances

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