As an HR Manager you are responsible for developing, executing, and controlling the local HR policy in collaboration with Chevron's global HR management and the local management team. In this position you will be involved in operational, tactical, and strategic advisory work, always keeping the interests of both the organization and the employees in mind.

You will partner with Business Unit leaders to understand business drivers and challenges in order to develop and lead the deployment of HR programs, influence the design and support the implementation of HR initiatives and programs to meet business needs, and provide supervisory and manager coaching and policy expertise.

You will partner with HR Leaders to provide input into business goals, execute local HR initiatives and implement global HR programs as required. Work with their team to consult and provide solutions related to workforce, talent and organizational matters to shape the people strategy. Leverage relevant enterprise programs, tools, solutions and plans to support talent goals. Partner with the Center Of Expertise and HR Shared Services to ensure program alignment and support of business unit strategies and overall HR service delivery model.

As an HR generalist you manage three HR employees supporting employees in Netherlands and Germany.

The role

Proactively supporting the business in the field of HR and organizational development, including coaching, arbitrage and succession planning  
Responsible for the implementation of HR policies and procedures and the integration of CREG into the Chevron culture
Actively drive change through process improvement and innovative solutions to facilitate successful outcomes 
Ensuring further implementation / expansion of HRIS (Workday) 
Support management in Works Council engagements
Ensure compliance with local labour laws, regulations and employment practices in the Netherlands and Germany
Coordinate with the HR Service Delivery Model to oversee compensation and benefit programs, employee wellness initiatives, talent acquisition and monthly payrolls.
Provide guidance for supervisors and employees on employee relations matters including dispute resolutions, disciplinary actions and terminations
Manage multiple HR vendors including Pension provider, Payroll provider, Benefit vendors and Recruitment agencies
Lead and provide guidance to the CREG HR team (3 direct reports).

Job requirements

Completed HBO / WO education in Human Resource Management 
At least 7 years of experience as HR Manager or HR Business Partner, preferably in the oil / gas / chemical industry
Demonstrated ability to work in a matrixed and international organization 
Excellent communicative skills and command of the Dutch, English language, spoken and written, as well as ideally strong communication skills in German
Experience in building the necessary relationships to enhance and facilitate collaboration across the enterprise 
Experience in negotiating employment conditions 
Strong knowledge of Dutch and German labor legislation and social security policies 
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Experience with ADP and Workday is an advantage 
Experience in dealing with re-organizations and change management
Capable to adopt Chevron We Lead Behaviors : 
Align and Inspire (Set clear expectations & align teams on shared goals & outcomes).  
Build Relationships – (Take responsibility for outcomes. Foster positive relationships. Ensure inclusive treatment of others.)  
Grow Capabilities – (Recognize others. Adjust behavior based on feedback & provide feedback to others. Encourage new ideas. Adapt to change. Enable others to develop beyond existing skillset).  
Deliver Results – (Empower others to make decisions. Identify important data for decision making. Remove barriers to achieving results Use impactful data to track performance.)