HR Manager (m/f/d) - Heerlen (NL) & Grobbendonk (BE)

At ICL, we are looking for an experienced HR Manager to support two production sites in Heerlen (NL) and Grobbendonk (BE). 

In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, shaping people strategies and driving business success on site level. If you enjoy combining strategic HR thinking with hands-on execution in a dynamic industrial environment, this is your opportunity to make a real impact. 

Your role
As HR Manager, you will be a key member of the Site Management Teams, partnering closely with business leaders to deliver both strategic and operational HR support. 

The role reports to the HR Director and works in close collaboration with the HR Netherlands team. In addition, you will have an HR Officer reporting directly into you.

In this role, you will:

• Partner closely with Plant Managers and senior leaders on all HR topics


• Drive change and organizational development initiatives


• Manage the full employee lifecycle, from workforce planning to employee relations


• Ensure compliance with Dutch and Belgian labor laws


• Lead performance management, talent development, and succession planning


• Act as the main HR contact for both sites (~200–250 employees)


• Collaborate with Works Councils and manage complex employee relations topics

About you

You are an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced industrial environment and confidently engages with senior stakeholders.

You bring:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field


• 5+ years of HR experience, including strong site-based HR responsibility


• Experience in manufacturing, chemical, or industrial environments


• Solid expertise in employee relations


• Experience working with Works Councils


• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills


• Fluent in Dutch and English


• Strong knowledge of Dutch labor law (Belgian labor law is a plus)

You stand out through your pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset, high credibility, and ability to balance strategy with hands-on execution.

What we offer

• A high-impact role with visibility at senior leadership level


• The opportunity to shape people strategy and drive real change


• An international, matrix organization with strong local presence


• A collaborative and purpose-driven working environment


• Ownership, autonomy, and the ability to make a difference from day one

Location: Heerlen, Netherlands

Apply now!
If this role sounds like the right next step in your career, we would love to see your application! Please apply via our online system by clicking “Apply now” and uploading your CV.

If you have any questions, please contact Constanze Certa (Talent Acquisition Partner).