Assistant HR Manager

What will you be doing?

As an assistant manager, you will lead 35 employees in the HR department, working closely with the department head. This role requires a broad perspective and a meticulous and independent approach.

• In addition to the HR aspects involved in the day-to-day management of the department, you will contribute your vision on HR innovation, professional expertise, and HR services;
• You will serve as the subject matter expert at the department level for the various areas;
• From an HR perspective, your focus over the coming years will be on delivering even more professional HR services that the business can continue to rely on. Drawing on your HR expertise, you know what is required to achieve this and, in collaboration with the various departments, translate this into annual plans for each department and into the department’s overarching annual plan. Together with the department head and the HR business partners, you ensure that this plan aligns with the needs of the business;
• In fostering the professional growth and development of employees, you are aware of current trends in the HR field and understand what is still needed across its various areas.

In 2021, we began further developing the HR department with the goal of raising it to an even higher level in terms of expertise and professionalism. This will improve the quality and effectiveness of the advice and services we provide to the organization. With your arrival, we aim to continue this development.

Who are we?

You will be working in the Human Resources department of the City of Arnhem. We focus on “the right person in the right place” within a complex, dynamic organization. The department is divided into several areas: HR consulting, career and mobility, health and safety, learning and development, recruitment and hiring, and policy, processes, and employment conditions. Together with the organization, we work on challenges such as inclusion and diversity, the learning organization, internal mobility, and the tight labor market. We strive to collaborate across these areas in a connected and results-oriented manner, within an environment where we maintain a positive attitude and reinforce each other’s talents. We work hard, but there is certainly room for fun and relaxation as well.

What do we offer you?

A role in which you can make a difference for our department and organization. In addition, at the City of Arnhem, you can count on:

• A competitive gross monthly salary in pay grade 13, ranging from €4,965 to a maximum of €6,616 based on a 36-hour workweek;
• A 12-month employment contract with the intention of establishing a long-term working relationship;
• 144 statutory vacation hours for each calendar year of full-time employment;
• 17.05% flexible spending allowance (up to €1,128 per month) in addition to your salary,
• An individual career budget of €500 per year;
• Opportunities for personal development and career advancement through our comprehensive training programs;
• A laptop and a phone;
• Hybrid work: you have the freedom to alternate between working from home and working in the office.

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Who are we looking for?

We strive for diversity in knowledge, background, and experience within the team. We are looking for a HR professional with subject-matter expertise and leadership experience to join our team. You are comfortable with a combination of task-oriented and people-oriented management. You have a clear vision of the field, department, and organization, and are therefore focused on further professionalization, connection, and collaboration. We believe it is important that you actively seek co-creation and can see things from different perspectives. You actively seek connection with your department. In doing so, you foster a sense of responsibility among employees and support their development, both as individuals and as a team. You are skilled at understanding both verbal and non-verbal cues, listen attentively, and probe to uncover the underlying question. You encourage engagement and action and create space for change. You also know how to facilitate constructive dialogue, highlight the achievements and contributions of others, and express appreciation for their work.

In addition, we ask: 

• University-level work and thinking skills;
• In-depth, broad knowledge of and insight into the HR field;
• Demonstrable experience with change processes in a leadership role of a similar scope;
• Reflective ability: You reflect on your own performance and that of the organization, thereby creating a safe work and learning environment influenced by new perspectives;
• You have well-developed leadership skills and a proven track record in organizational and team development and implementing change;
• Environmental awareness and organizational awareness are important: you have a broad perspective, a keen sense of political and administrative dynamics, and you translate developments into action at the department level.  

Where will you be working?

With more than 165,000 residents, Arnhem is the 12th largest municipality in the country. The city’s diversity is what makes it who it is. Arnhem is a municipality where urban dynamism, a natural living environment, and economic strength reinforce one another. We have a rich history and are the capital of the province of Gelderland. The municipal organization employs approximately 1,100 dedicated and enthusiastic staff members who work hard every day for the city, its residents, visitors, businesses, and institutions. 

How do you apply?

You can apply for this internal position through the application button until April 9. Please submit your resume and a cover letter. The cover letter can be in any format—for example, a letter, an image, or a video. In your cover letter, please address the question described below.

You will hear about the next steps by April 13 at the latest, such as an invitation to an interview. The first interviews will take place on April 18 between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM. The second round of interviews is scheduled for April 20 between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Could you please mark these dates in your calendar?

The motivation question:

• Describe an example of a situation in which you helped develop a team or guided it through a change process. What was the goal? What leadership style did you use? How did you ensure that everyone felt heard and valued? How do you look back on it, and what might you do differently next time?

In your cover letter, we’d like to see an example that’s as specific as possible, using theSTARR method. Could you use some help writing your cover letter? Check out our job application tips at:https://www.werkenvoorarnhem.nl/sollicitatietips/.

Do you have any questions?

If you have any questions about the position or would like to get in touch informally, please contact Angelique Bosch, Head of HR, at +31611849410. If you have questions about the recruitment and selection process, please contact Lars van Boxel, recruiter, by phone at +31631114802, viaWhatsApp, or byemail(werkenvoor@arnhem.nl).

The City of Arnhem works for and with its residents to create a diverse and inclusive city: a city where everyone is welcome and can be their true selves. To achieve this, we also need an inclusive organization with a diverse workforce where no one is excluded. We want to attract and retain talented individuals with their unique backgrounds, because we are convinced that diversity strengthens us. That is what we need to become that diverse and inclusive city. So feel welcome at the City of Arnhem, no matter who you are or what your life circumstances may be.