Are you excited by the challenge of contributing to our ambition to be an industry leader known for customer engagement, talented people, and our contribution to society? This might be your job!
What you are going to do
We are seeking an inspiring leader who fosters client relationships through collaboration and brings proven experience in People Management and Talent Acquisition for both contingent and permanent recruitment. Additionally you have the ability to lead Change Management initiatives alongside managing day-to-day operations.
As the Manager of Talent Acquisition, you will be responsible for leading your team (approximately 15-20 FTE) and optimising Talent Acquisition as a whole, creating an engaging and motivating environment that places the client at the centre. To truly elevate the team, you will need to gain insight into the various business units of NN, enabling you to deliver on our key goals: identifying, attracting, selecting, and onboarding employees to meet our organisation's current and future needs.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Monitoring market developments, anticipating future labour market trends, and providing direction by developing and enhancing processes and tools to improve hiring manager and candidate satisfaction
- Continuously monitoring key performance indicators and providing recommendations for improvements aimed at increasing departmental efficiency and client satisfaction
- Executing the strategic agenda and projects in collaboration with the Talent Acquisition management team
- Actively building and maintaining professional relationships with key stakeholders, such as HR directors across the business units
- Providing effective and proactive people management by offering valuable feedback, coaching, supporting development, and clearly communicating the overall HR direction
What we offer you
NN invests in an inclusive, inspiring work environment and in skills and competences for the future. We match this with employee benefits that are in line with what is needed today and in the future. This way, we offer our employees the opportunity to get the best out of themselves. We offer you:
- 27 vacation days for a 5-day working week and one Diversity Day
- A modern pension administered by BeFrank
- Plenty of training and learning opportunities
- NS Business Card 2nd class, which gives you unlimited travel, also privately. Do you prefer to travel with your own transport? Then you can declare the kilometers travelled
- Allowances for setting up your home office and for internet use
Who you are
You are an influential and inspiring leader who excels at building and nurturing strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. Guided by a vision for smarter ways of working, you proactively embrace AI to drive meaningful change, motivating and supporting your team as you turn ideas into lasting improvements and develop a truly Future-Ready Talent Acquisition function. You are an empathetic, approachable, and balanced leader, combining strong problem-solving capabilities with exceptional interpersonal skills. Your behaviour consistently reflects integrity, organisational awareness, and tact. You foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
You will recognise yourself in the following profile:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent academic qualification
- At least 5 years' experience managing complex recruitment and/or external hiring teams, preferably within an international environment
- Strong client focus, with a proven track record of optimising Talent Acquisition services and processes
- Demonstrated ability to identify and implement change initiatives effectively
- A keen interest in technology, market trends, and data analysis, working closely with specialists to elevate team performance
- Fluent in both English and Dutch, spoken and written
Who you will work with
The Talent Acquisition team brings together a diverse range of expertise, including recruitment, contingent hiring, mobility, recruitment marketing, as well as on- and offboarding, to provide the best possible service to candidates and hiring teams. Our team thrives in a supportive yet ambitious environment, where collaboration lies at the core of everything we do, and shared success drives us towards achieving our goals. The organisational structure is as follows: the Manager of Talent Acquisition reports to the Global TA Lead, who is a member of the Global HR management team.
Any questions?
If you have any questions about the job, you can reach out via phone or WhatsApp to Marjoke Haitjema, Global Lead Talent Acquisition via + 31 6 30883350 Any questions about the process can be directed to Michèle Borsjé, Principal Talent Acquisition Specialist via +31 6 46360105.