HR Advisor

Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.

The Netherlands | 3 Locations | International Organization

Are you an HR professional who thrives in a dynamic, international environment? Do you enjoy combining operational excellence with hands-on advisory support? Then this opportunity might be the perfect next step in your HR career.

As an Allround HR Advisor, you will be responsible for the full HR scope across three Dutch locations within a fast-paced American organization. You will support both production and office employees and act as a trusted partner to managers and employees alike.

This is a broad and impactful role where payroll accuracy, solid HR administration, and meaningful management support come together.

Your Role

Payroll & HR Administration

You ensure that everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

• Oversee accurate and timely payroll processing in cooperation with ADP.

• Process employee lifecycle changes (onboarding, offboarding, contract changes, leave, sickness).

• Maintain and optimize personnel files and HR systems.

• Safeguard data accuracy and proactively resolve discrepancies.

• Ensure up-to-date and compliant HR administration.

Reporting & Data Analysis

You translate data into insights.

• Prepare and analyze HR reports (headcount, absenteeism, turnover, labor costs).

• Provide clear reporting to local management and international stakeholders.

• Maintain data integrity within HCM/SAP and ADP systems.

Advisory & Management Support

You are a true HR business partner.

• Act as a sparring partner to managers on HR policies, employee relations, and employment law.

• Advise on absenteeism, performance management, employment conditions, and workforce planning.

• Support performance and talent development processes.

Absence Management & Dutch Gatekeeper Act

You ensure compliance and proper follow-up.

• Coordinate and monitor absence cases in line with the Dutch Gatekeeper Act (Wet verbetering poortwachter).

• Maintain contact with company doctors and external stakeholders.

• Ensure accurate documentation and case management.

Employee Support

You are the accessible and trusted HR contact.

• Serve as first point of contact for HR-related questions.

• Provide guidance on employment conditions, leave, and company policies.

• Deliver professional, approachable HR service to both production and office staff.

Compliance & Legislation

You safeguard legal and policy compliance.

• Ensure adherence to Dutch labor law.

• Implement and apply HR policies within local legislation and international frameworks.

What You Bring

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (HBO level), preferably in HRM or a related field.

• 3–5 years of experience in a broad HR role, ideally within an international organization.

• Proven experience in payroll administration.

• Experience with HCM/SAP and ADP is a strong plus.

Knowledge & Expertise

• Solid knowledge of Dutch labor law.

• Experience with the Dutch Gatekeeper Act and absence management.

• Strong understanding of HR systems and processes.

• Comfortable preparing and analyzing HR reports.

Languages

• Fluent in Dutch and English (written and spoken).

Competencies

• Highly accurate and detail-oriented.

• Strong analytical and numerical skills.

• Able to prioritize and perform under pressure.

• Proactive and capable of working independently.

• Hands-on, flexible, and solution-oriented.

• Strong communicator with influencing skills.

• Discreet and trustworthy with confidential information.

Why This Role?

This position offers a unique opportunity to work in an international setting where you can make real impact across multiple locations. You will combine operational HR excellence with strategic advisory responsibilities — a role with visibility, responsibility, and growth potential.

Are you ready to take ownership and elevate HR within an international organization? We look forward to meeting you.

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments.