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HR Director Netherlands

Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands

About

Experienced HR Director with a demonstrated history of working in the Chemicals and Paints & Coatings Industry holding a MA focused on International Human Resource Management from the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

Experience

  • HR Director Netherlands at dsm-firmenich
    Jan 2026 - Present · 7 mos

  • AkzoNobel (13 yrs 8 mos)
    • Global Director Talent and DE&I
      Jan 2024 - Jul 2025 · 1 yr 7 mos

      - Globally responsible for Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Implemented Talent Management for all middle management positions (14,000 FTE) and focused on internal mobility. - Led executive recruitment and DE&I recruitment guidelines, utilizing LinkedIn Talent Insights - Coordinated Top Employer initiatives and developed global mentoring approach - Managed a team of 6 direct reports and 100 indirect reports in Talent Acquisition

    • HR Director Powder Coatings
      Jan 2020 - Jan 2024 · 4 yrs 1 mo

      - Led BU HR strategy for a €1.3 billion revenue business with 1,600 Sales & Marketing FTE across 36 countries. - Partnered with the Managing Director and Leadership Team to support business growth through organizational design and strategic workforce planning. - Delivered a people strategy to increase revenues, improve retention, and focus on capability development. - Successfully executed two acquisitions and integration plans, achieving cost savings through strategic initiatives. - Boosted engagement score from 63% to 77% in 18 months.

    • Global HR Business Partner Procurement
      Feb 2019 - Jan 2020 · 1 yr

      - Optimized organizational design by centralizing functional organizations and led Procurement transformation on Indirect Spend and Purchase to Pay, setting up nearshore centers for transactional activities (150 FTEs)