Senior Manager, HR Europe
Bladel, NB, NL
Job Requisition ID: 61149
Department: Human Resources (DEPT_HR)
At Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS), we are taking fueling and convenience retail to the next level. We are passionate about cultivating excellence in everything we do, but what really fuels us is our people. They’re the heart of our company. As an employee, our promise to you is that you’ll work on new and innovative products and solutions, be mentored by managers and teammates who are collaborative, caring, and act with integrity, and have the opportunity to grow in ways that are meaningful to you. Unique and interesting projects – both locally and globally – will challenge you and allow you to pursue different and rewarding career paths. #LI-HW2
We are #EnergizedByGrowth.
DFS is part of a legacy of leadership that spans back generations, made up of some of the most trusted, leading-edge brands in the industry. As part of Dover Corporation and with our talented, innovative, outstanding people, we are doing great things and redefining what is possible in fueling and convenience retail. Providing advanced fuel-dispensing equipment, including clean energy solutions, systems and payment, automatic tank gauging and wet stock-management solutions, DFS comprises the product brands of Wayne Fueling Systems, OPW Fuel Management Systems, ClearView, Tokheim, ProGauge, Fairbanks, LIQAL, AvaLAN, and Bulloch Technologies. Headquartered in Austin, TX, DFS has a significant technology development and manufacturing presence worldwide, including facilities in Brazil, China, India, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Manager, HR Europe serves as a strategic and tactical business partner to the EMEA & SAL team, driving the execution of HR strategies across multiple sites. This role oversees all aspects of HR—including talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, learning and development, talent management, employee relations, policy design, and HR operations—ensuring alignment with global, regional, and local strategies.
Operating as a business partner, this role supports HR initiatives across Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Germany, Sweden, and the sales organizations in Europe, MEA, and SEA. The Senior Manager, HR Europe fosters a high-performance, employee-centric culture that emphasizes quality, productivity, empowerment, and goal attainment, while developing processes that drive business success.
Reporting to the Director, Human Resources EMEA & SAL, this role is primarily based at one of our regional locations.
KEY RESPONSABILITIES
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Strategic HR Leadership
- Provide HR leadership and functional support across multiple locations and key business units, including Engineering, Sales, Systems & Payment, Aftermarket, and Clean Energy
- Ensure HR strategies are effectively aligned with business priorities, fostering an adaptable and high-performing workforce.
- Talent Acquisition and Development
- Partner with leadership and the regional Talent Development to counsel on employee impact decisions, supporting workforce planning, succession, and development initiatives.
- Lead efforts to enhance talent mobility and strengthen leadership capabilities within the organization.
- Employee Engagement and Culture
- Cultivate a high-performance, inclusive work environment that aligns with Dover values and DFS’ company culture.
- Support initiatives that enhance employee engagement, workplace satisfaction, and long-term retention.
- Performance Management & Organizational Development
- Consult with business leaders to drive organizational design, change management, and leadership development strategies.
- Diagnose workforce gaps and design solutions for regional and local implementation.
- Oversee succession planning processes, fostering leadership development and career progression for key talent.
- HR Operations and Compliance
- Manage talent engagement processes, including recruitment, compensation, promotions, training, and performance management, in partnership with your HR team.
- Support global mobility for key employees, collaborating with global mobility teams.
- Ensure corporate HR policies and processes are implemented effectively across regions.
- Monitor and manage key HR metrics, providing data-driven insights for business decisions.
- People Leadership and Business Partnership
- Manage, guide and mentor 4 HR team members across multiple regions.
- Provide expert consultation to managers and senior leaders on HR-related matters.
- Ensure compliance with local labor laws and global HR requirements.
- Develop and implement HR policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with company guidelines.
- Collaborate across departments to ensure a seamless employee experience and a strong people strategy.
CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will bring strategic HR leadership at both local and regional levels, with experience in fast-paced, evolving business environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, business administration, or similar discipline with 5 to 7 years of HRBP or HR Manager experience.
- Experience partnering with senior leadership teams.
- Experience in multiple locations.
- Fluent English language skills, both verbal and written. Dutch is a preference.
- Exceptional critical thinking skills: ability to decompose complex problems, prioritize issues, and implement sensible solutions
- Track record of creating strong partnerships and influencing at all levels of the organization
- Superior interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to increase productivity and continuously improve methods, approaches
- Experience in organizational development and change management
- Proven ability to work in a fluid, fast-paced environment
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Work Arrangement : Hybrid
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.
This position may be located in: EMEA : Netherlands : Bladel : Bladel
Job Function : Human Resources
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