Are you looking for a unique HR opportunity to strengthen your expertise in an international environment? At Fresh Solutions Netherlands (part of Greenyard Group), we are looking for a HR Coordinator to lead our HR team in Waddinxveen and drive key HR initiatives. You will coordinate the daily activities of our team while working closely with the Head of People & Culture who sets the strategic direction across countries.
You’ll combine team leadership with hands-on HR responsibilities such as absence management, workforce and budget planning, HR reporting, and advising managers on employee relations and talent development. Ready to make an impact?
About Fresh Solutions
At Fresh Solutions, innovation, speed, sustainability and a positive, collaborative working culture take centre stage. As a full-service provider of vegetables, fruit, flowers and plants, we are proud to be part of the renowned Greenyard group of companies based in Belgium. The Greenyard Group supplies its customers around the world, including Europe's largest retailers, with delicious plant-based products every day through three divisions: fresh, frozen or prepared, and employs around 9,000 people in 19 countries at various locations worldwide. With over 400 dedicated colleagues at a total of 5 locations in Germany and in the Netherlands, Fresh Solutions supplies one of the largest retailers in Germany with fresh products and contributes to Greenyard's global success.
Your role as HR-coordinator
In this role, you will lead and develop the local HR team in Waddinxveen, taking ownership of organizing, planning, and optimizing daily HR activities in the Netherlands. You will implement clear processes and coordinate key projects in line with our HR roadmap. Acting as both a team leader and a hands-on HR Business Partner, you will oversee the full HR lifecycle, including learning & development and organizational change initiatives. In doing so, you ensure seamless collaboration with managers, employees, and external service providers. You will report directly to the Head of People & Culture.
Key responsibilities
- Support the Head of People & Culture in implementing HR initiatives, projects, and policies.
- Lead, coach, and develop our local HR team of four (HR-Assistant, two HR-Specialists, and a Working Student), ensuring efficient and high-quality HR services while fostering collaboration and growth.
- Design, document, and implement HR processes, systems, and tools across the employee lifecycle, while driving continuous improvement and optimization.
- Act as a trusted HR-business partner for selected departments, providing first-line HR support and delivering projects in line with the People & Culture strategy and roadmap.
- Manage and evaluate external HR service providers (recruitment, payroll, legal, training & development).
- Ensure all HR processes and documentation are accurate, consistent, and compliant with Dutch labor law and CLA requirements.
What you bring
As our new HR Coordinator, you are a people-focused HR professional: approachable, patient, and a great listener who makes employees feel heard and supported. With your balanced and diplomatic communication style, you build trust, manage different perspectives, and create alignment across teams. You combine fresh ideas with strategic thinking and thrive in an international, fast-paced HR environment. Furthermore, you bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Several years of experience as HR Business Partner and/or HR Coordinator, ideally with leadership responsibilities.
- Strong knowledge of HR processes, Dutch labor law, works councils and CLA’s, plus experience in project management and HR policy implementation.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to connect across cultures; a cooperative and collaborative mindset.
- Proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365; fluency in English and Dutch required, German is a plus.
Why choose Fresh Solutions?
- Dynamic & international workplace - A collaborative team where strong bonds, humor, hard work, and diverse personalities come together to complement each other.
- Impact & leadership – Shape our HR strategy and lead People & Culture in a growing international FMCG company.
- Personal development – Grow your HR expertise and strengthen your leadership skills
- Attractive employment package – Competitive salary, aligned with your skills and experience, plus excellent benefits: 26 holidays, free parking for car and bike, company sponsored fitness, a non-contributory pension scheme, with only 6,2% employee contribution for the WIA-excedent scheme, fresh vegetables, fruit and flowers, and a tasty lunch in our company restaurant.
- Impact & innovation: Be part of a smaller organisation with the benefits of a global group.
- Freedom & flexibility –Flexible working hours, option for mobile work (day-base) and short communication lines in an organization that values independence.
How to apply
Do you see yourself in this role and are you looking forward to joining our team? Apply today and grow with us at Fresh Solutions! Please send your CV and cover letter using the button below. If you have any questions or would like more information, contact Sandra Charan at scharan@freshsolutions.eu. We look forward to receiving your application!
Diversity and inclusion
Fresh Solutions is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and endeavour to offer equal opportunities to all.
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