HR Advisor

About us
The concept of De Eekhoorn Dutch Furniture is clear and simple: designing robust, attractive furniture. With our brands WOOOD and vtwonen, we sell our products in more than 50 countries through 1500 points of sale. With a team of 200 dedicated employees, De Eekhoorn Dutch Furniture has been a specialist in developing, producing and distributing interior products for DIY stores, department stores, furniture specialty stores and online retailers in Europe for over 44 years.

More than 30% of our collection is manufactured in our own factory in Zwaagdijk-Oost, and our headquarters, including distribution center and showroom, is conveniently located along the highway in Hoorn.

Working at De Eekhoorn means being challenged every day to get the best out of yourself. It is important to us that you enjoy going to work. De Eekhoorn is an internationally growing company with an open, informal culture, where you work together with enthusiastic colleagues who, like you, like to go the extra mile to achieve our common goals.

About the position
As a HR Advisor, you will be responsible for carrying out the complete HR process. You will work closely with the HR Officer and share tasks together. As an HR Advisor you will be engaged at strategic and tactical levels but you will also be expected to have a hands-on mentality to take on day-to-day tasks. In this position you will be responsible for HR related matters such as inflow, flow and outflow of staff, absence coordination, improving and implementing HR processes and informing and advising the board and management team.
 

What are your tasks?

• You translate strategic objectives into a pragmatic approach;
• You advise executives and management on various HR topics;
• You take the lead, execute and implement various HR projects that contribute to our growth and development. (including Performance Management, Personal Development Plans);
• You foster a culture where employees feel engaged and collaborative and develop programs that strengthen collaboration and engagement within teams;
• You are responsible for Contract Management and Compliance;
• You are able to communicate at various levels between employee, management and external parties;
• You are responsible for recruitment and selection;
• You support the HR officer on operational matters;
• You are case manager for absenteeism;
• You analyze the available HR data and use it to monitor and implement improvements.

What do we ask of you?

• A focused HBO (P&O) education and at least 5 years of experience in a similar position;
• You have a positive attitude and are naturally motivated to work in a team;
• Excellent communication skills, you are visible and approachable;
• You are strong in drawing up policy and translating laws and regulations into work processes, procedures and internal agreements;
• You are completely at home with laws and regulations;
• Knowledge of AFAS and Dyflexis is an advantage;
• You have an analytical mind;
• You are an energetic worker.

What do we offer?

• A good salary;
• Travel reimbursement and pension plan;
• A dynamic role within a medium-sized company;
• Room for personal development and growth;
• Discounts on all our products;
• Nice workplace in a modern office.

Application procedure