Global HR Director

About the company

Van Hessen is the leading global player in the harvesting, processing and distribution of natural casings, meat products and raw materials for the pharmaceutical industry. Thanks to the worldwide operation of gutrooms inside slaughterhouses, we are able to operate closely to the source and secure a constant flow of raw materials for our customers. Controlling and supervising all steps in the supply chain enables us to ensure the quality of our products and services.

About the role

We are seeking an HR Director to lead the people strategy for Van Hessen. As a key member of the leadership team, you'll partner closely with the COO and senior business leaders to shape a high\-performing organisation.

You will lead the development and execution of the global HR strategy, drive organisational effectiveness, foster employee engagement, and support transformational business initiatives across multiple regions and cultures.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the global HR strategy, aligned with business objectives and long\-term growth plans


• Act as a trusted business partner to the COO and senior leadership team, providing strategic people advice and guidance


• Lead organisational design, workforce planning, talent development and succession planning initiatives


• Build and develop a high\-performing global HR function and leadership team


• Drive employee engagement, leadership capability and organisational culture across all regions


• Lead and support change management, transformation programmes and post\-merger integration activities


• Champion data\-driven decision\-making through effective HR metrics, analytics and reporting


• Partner with the wider Saria Food \& Pharma HR community to implement best practice and deliver strategic HR projects

• Degree qualified in Human Resources, Business Management or a related field


• Proven experience in an HR leadership role within a complex manufacturing, industrial and international business environment


• Fluent English is essential, additional languages would be advantageous i.e. Dutch, Spanish and Portuguese


• Experience with HR transformation and enterprise HR systems e.g. Workday is beneficial


• Experience working across multiple geographies and cultures


• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and challenge at executive level


• Strong organisational design, change management and leadership development experience


• Demonstrated success developing and delivering global people strategies that support business growth and transformation

*You will have a willingness to travel internationally on a regular basis as required.*

To Apply: Please submit your CV in *English* *format* to the Talent Acquisition team.

*Please note this is a Direct Search led by Van Hessen. Applications from agencies will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs.*

*Equality and diversity at Van Hessen / SARIA's group of companies*

*We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive working environment in which all employees are respected and supported regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or social background. We expressly welcome applications from people with a wide range of perspectives and experiences. Our goal is to ensure equal opportunities and actively combat discrimination – both in the application process and in everyday working life.*

Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent

Pay: From €100\.000,00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

• English (Required)

• Netherlands (Required)

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