HR Consultant

Art and culture are invaluable to our city. That is why we are working to foster a high-quality, diverse, inclusive, and vibrant arts and culture scene in The Hague, both in schools and in your free time. To this end, we support schools, cultural institutions, and cultural providers with advice and grants. Our mission is inclusive: we want everyone in The Hague to experience what it’s like to be a cultural participant themselves and to be inspired by the art of others. CultuurSchakel employs approximately 40 full-time staff members and a number of independent contractors.

Due to the retirement of our current colleague, Cultuurschakel is looking for an independent, all-around

HR Consultant

As an HR advisor, you have an independent role and a great deal of autonomy in organizing your own work. You serve as the primary point of contact for HR matters for management, the Works Council, and employees.
 

Here's what you'll be doing at CultuurSchakel

• You serve as a strategic advisor to the executive board and management on HR matters
• You will contribute ideas on organizational development and other strategic topics
• You will evaluate existing HR tools or develop policies and procedures for them
• In the short term, the focus is on (strategic) workforce planning and diversity and inclusion
• You will handle aspects of human resources administration
• You advise managers on complex issues
• You advise and inform employees on personal matters
• You monitor laws and regulations and act in accordance with them
  

 This is you

• You have a relevant degree and at least 5 years of relevant work experience as an HR advisor
• You have a clear vision for HR policy, particularly regarding diversity and inclusion
• You have up-to-date knowledge of employment law
• You can think strategically and know how to translate that into plans and actions
• You have excellent consulting skills and the ability to persuade others
• You have a collaborative communication style and easily adapt your communication style to the situation
• You know how to handle conflicting interests
• You are a generalist who can work well independently

We adhere to the Diversity & Inclusion Code and strive to be an organization that reflects society. If you have an inclusive mindset and can help enhance the diversity of our team as a colleague, we warmly invite you to apply.

We offer

• An independent role in which you can continue to grow alongside the team.
• An employment contract initially for one year, with the possibility of permanent employment.
• Classification in Grade 10 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement for Arts Education
• An excellent collective bargaining agreement and pension plan
• A job in a beautiful location in the heart of The Hague. The tram stops right outside.
  
  

Yes, I want this job!

Are you the person we’re looking for? If so, we invite you to apply. Please use this link to submit your information by February 22 and upload your resume and cover letter, both written in Dutch. In your cover letter, we’d like to hear why you’re the ideal candidate for us, what perspective you bring to our organization, and what your views are on diversity and inclusion.

Would you like more information first?

Please send an email to our HR advisor, Ellen Vermond, at ellenvermond@cultuurschakel.nl. If you’d prefer her to call you, please leave your phone number.

Save the date

Please note that the first interviews will take place on March 6 and 7. For the second round, we will provide a brief assignment to help you prepare. This^second interview is scheduled for March 13.