HR Generalist Netherlands

Why Valvoline Global Operations?
 
At Valvoline Global Operations, we’re proud to be The Original Motor Oil, but we’ve never rested on being first. Founded in 1866, we introduced the world’s first branded motor oil, staking our claim as a pioneer in the automotive and industrial solutions industry. Today, as an affiliate of Aramco, one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we are driven by innovation and committed to creating sustainable solutions for a better future.

With a global presence, we develop future-ready products and provide best-in-class services for our partners around the world. For us, originality isn’t just about where we began; it’s about where we’re headed and how we’ll lead the way. We are originality in motion.

Our corporate values—Care, Integrity, Passion, Unity, and Excellence—are at the heart of everything we do. These values define how we operate, how we treat one another, and how we engage with our partners, customers, and the communities we serve. At Valvoline Global, we are united in our commitment to:

•    Treating everyone with care.
•    Acting with unwavering integrity.
•    Striving for excellence in all endeavors.
•    Delivering on our commitments with passion.
•    Collaborating as one unified team.

When you join Valvoline Global, you’ll become part of a culture that celebrates creativity, innovation, and excellence. Together, we’re shaping the future of automotive and industrial solutions.

Job Purpose

The HR Generalist is responsible for providing end-to-end HR support for the Dordrecht and Klundert facilities, with a primary focus on the blue-collar workforce. The role leads the recruitment and onboarding of hourly employees, partners with supervisors on employee relations, performance and absence management, and ensures HR processes are delivered in line with Dutch employment legislation and company policies. The HR Generalist also plays a key role in developing local HR initiatives that support employee engagement, operational effectiveness and compliance.

Recruitment

• Lead the end-to-end recruitment process for blue-collar positions, including production, warehouse, maintenance and laboratory roles.
• Develop and maintain an effective recruitment framework for contractors.
• Conduct intake meetings, interviews and candidate assessments
• Build and maintain talent pipelines through proactive sourcing
• Establish and manage partnerships with local schools, municipalities, recruitment agencies and local employment initiatives
• Coordinate participation in recruitment events and job fairs
• Balance direct hiring with agency workforce requirements in partnership with Operations
• Monitor recruitment metrics and identify opportunities to improve hiring effectiveness.
  
  Onboarding Process

• Develop and manage the onboarding program for blue-collar employees

• Prepare employment contracts for blue-collar workers and complete HRIS/payroll administration
• Coordinate onboarding activities with managers
• Support probation reviews and contract extensions/conversions
• Ensure all new hires complete mandatory compliance and safety requirements.
  
  Offboarding Process

• Develop and manage the offboarding process for blue-collar employees.
• Prepare termination documentation and HR system updates
• Conduct exit interviews and analyse trends.
• Recommend and implement retention improvements based on exit feedback.
  
  HR Generalist Responsibilities
  
  
• Provide first-line HR support and guidance to blue-collar supervisors and employees.
• Advise managers on Dutch employment legislation, company policies and HR best practice.
• Manage sickness absence cases in accordance with the Wet Verbetering Poortwachter.
• Liaise with the Occupational Health/ Company Doctor, case managers and external providers.
• Monitor sickness absence and identify trends.
• Facilitate frequent absenteeism meetings with employees and managers.
• Coach managers through performance management, disciplinary and capability processes.
• Support contract renewal and conversion decisions.
• Deliver HR training to supervisors and managers on topics including performance management, absence management, feedback and employee relations.
• Deliver leadership development sessions in Dutch for frontline supervisors.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and local HR projects.
• Maintain accurate employee records within SuccessFactors and HR systems.
• Produce HR reports and metrics to support business decisions.
• Ensure compliance with Dutch labour legislation, company policies and internal audits.
  
  Qualifications

• HBO degree in Human Resources or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a HR Generalist, HR Advisor or similar role.
• Experience recruiting blue-collar or operational employees preferred.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, logistics or production environments desirable.
• Strong understanding of Dutch employment law and the Wet Verbetering Poortwachter.
• Experience using SAP SuccessFactors preferred.
• Fluent in Dutch and English (written and spoken)

Competencies

• Builds strong relationships
• Business Acumen
• Results Driven
• Proactive
• Organised
• Coaching & Influencing
• Problem Solving
• Collaboration
• Adaptability
• Customer Focus

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements / Travel Requirements

• Working Conditions / Physical Requirements: Minimum of 4 days office based; 3 days in Dordrecht & 1 day in Klundert, 1 day flexible
• Travel Requirements: 0 – 10%

Valvoline Global is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and skills. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We are committed to ensuring accessibility throughout our recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the recruitment or selection process, please contact us at:.

•    Email: Valvolineglobalcareers@valvolineglobal.com

This contact information is solely for accommodation requests. For inquiries about application status, please use the appropriate channels listed in your application materials.

Are You Ready to Make an Impact?

At Valvoline Global, we’re looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our journey of innovation and excellence. Are you ready to shape the future with us? Apply today.

Requisition ID: 2492

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