HR Country Manager & Labor Relations NL

LyondellBasell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary  MoReTec  recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come.  LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. We're addressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society. Come Join an Inclusive Team

As the HR Manager, The Netherlands you will lead the implementation within your client group of the global human resources strategy that aligns with the Company’s business vision and objectives. Furthermore, you provide HR management advice and expertise in order to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of human resources in achieving business success. This position is based at our European HQ in Rotterdam and will lead a team of 6 HRBP’s and the Team Lead HR Operations. A Day in the Life

You will be the direct Business Partner to the senior leaders in The Netherlands and will work closely with the leadership teams of all of your client groups within The Netherlands. Plus you will support all levels of leadership focusing on various Human Resources areas such as employee relations, talent development, talent acquisition, performance management, succession planning, and general HR policies and procedures. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Developing a strong HR Operations team to support the HR Business Partners and the clients they support, including ensuring the appropriate team structure, clearly defined roles and responsibilities, and adequate training on systems, policies and procedures; Defines and drives the labor relations strategy within The Netherlands; In partnership with appropriate stakeholders, monitor, make proposals, obtain consensus and implement necessary pension changes; Ensure on time and accurate delivery of compensation by managing payroll teams; Compliance with labor and employment laws; In collaboration with ER/LR Center of Excellence, conducts investigations into complaints of violations of Code of Conduct and human resources policies, and provides written investigation reports to Legal and Compliance; Build a “One HR” mentality integrated into the global HR team, ensuring everyone works together as a team and the The Netherlands HR team does not work in a silo; Serve as a senior advisor, counsel, and confidante to the leaders and their respective organizations; Through team, he/she will be responsible for shaping and driving strategic human resources activities to develop high-value capabilities across the business and geographies; Work closely with the appropriate HR Directors on key initiatives that will drive operational efficiency, improve overall quality and take cost out of the operations; Lead a comprehensive talent management and leadership development strategy, including the identification of high potential talent and evaluation. This includes identifying leadership gaps and devising appropriate development plans and succession; Develop a strong recruiting and workforce planning strategy to stay ahead of attrition; Understand the KPIs and remove barriers; Provide HR support for the designated client groups to assist in the achievement of business goals and objectives, providing partnership with internal client leadership at all levels; Acts as a trusted advisor to management, ensuring the establishment of sound management practices, aligned with HR policy procedure and practices, and