Associate HR Director - Supply Chain Benelux & France - Utrecht

Arla is going through an exciting period of transformation, following the merger with DMK and the creation of a stronger, combined business. At the same time, our Supply Chain organization is evolving, creating an opportunity to rethink how we organize, lead and develop our people. We are looking for an experienced HR leader who wants to be close to the business, challenge senior leaders and have a real impact on the organization. Join us as our new

This is not a role for someone who simply wants to run the HR agenda. It is a role for someone who wants to shape it.

As our Associate HR Director for Supply Chain Benelux & France, you will be a key member of the Supply Chain leadership community and a trusted advisor to senior leaders across the organization. You will partner with the Supply Chain leadership team to translate business strategy into a clear and effective people agenda. You understand where the organization needs to go, identify what needs to change from a people and organizational perspective, and make sure it happens.

Your responsibilities

- Acting as a strategic sparring partner to the Supply Chain leadership team;
- Leading the HR agenda across Supply Chain in the Netherlands;
- Translating Arla's People Strategy into meaningful business priorities and actions;
- Advising leaders on organization design, leadership, talent, succession and workforce planning;
- Leading and supporting organizational change and transformation;
- Strengthening leadership capability and organizational effectiveness;
- Ensuring strong execution of core HR processes across the organization;
- Providing senior-level advice across the full employee lifecycle;
- Leading and developing a team of three HR Business Partners, based across the Dutch Supply Chain sites;
- Building strong relationships across Arla, both locally and internationally.

You will report to the Vice President HR – Supply Chain & Corporate Functions and be part of the Global Supply Chain & Corporate Functions Leadership Team. At the same time, you will work closely with the Dutch HR leadership team.

A role with room to make it your own

One of the most attractive aspects of this role is the opportunity to shape it yourself. You will have a broad mandate, direct exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to influence decisions that go well beyond traditional HR. You will operate across functions, sites and countries and build a strong network throughout Arla.

If you enjoy environments where things are changing, where not every answer is already defined and where you can genuinely leave your mark, this role offers plenty of scope to do exactly that.

What you bring

You are an experienced HR leader with the credibility and business understanding to operate at senior leadership level.

You bring

- Significant experience in senior HR leadership roles within a large, international organization;
- A strong combination of strategic HR thinking and operational understanding;
- Experience working directly with senior business leaders and influencing decision-making;
- A track record in organizational development, leadership development and transformation;
- Experience working across multiple countries, functions and stakeholder groups;
- Experience in a manufacturing, industrial or supply chain environment;
- Strong business acumen — you understand the numbers, the operation and the commercial reality behind the people agenda;
- The confidence to challenge senior stakeholders when needed, while building strong relationships;
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to create clarity and momentum in a complex environment;
- A pragmatic, hands-on approach and a genuine drive to turn strategy into results;
- Extensive knowledge of Dutch employment law and HR tooling;
- Fluency in both Dutch and English.

How you lead

You are credible without needing to be the loudest person in the room. You can challenge a senior leader one minute and coach a manager the next. You bring structure when things are complex, make decisions when things are ambiguous and keep people moving when the organization is changing. You combine gravitas with pragmatism, strategic thinking with execution, and the ability to see the bigger picture with an understanding of what is happening on the ground.

What we offer

- A highly visible HR leadership role within an international organization;
- Direct exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape the Supply Chain people agenda;
- A position with significant autonomy and room to make your mark;
- Member of the Global Supply Chain & Corporate Functions Leadership Team;
- A strong international network across Arla;
- A comprehensive benefits package;
- The opportunity to be part of a business that is actively transforming.

Ready to make your mark?

If you are an experienced HR leader who wants to combine strategic influence with real business impact, we'd like to hear from you. We are interviewing on an ongoing basis, so don't wait too long to get in touch.

For more information about the position, please contact Dirkjan Boels, +316- 50 50 66 03.

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