HR Consultant

The Northern Netherlands

The Orchestra is a versatile and leading symphony orchestra that is breaking new ground

participates in specialized programs with a focus on high-level

performing the symphonic repertoire. The NNO is the orchestra of and for the

three northern provinces, based in Groningen. The orchestra performs in

concert halls, but also outdoors, at schools, and other venues.

In addition, the NNO regularly performs at venues throughout the country, such as the

The Concertgebouw in Amsterdam and TivoliVredenburg in Utrecht. We present each season

an average of 130 concerts in 13 concert halls in the northern Netherlands and in the

Randstad. We do this with national and international conductors, soloists, and other guest musicians.

The NNO consists of 73 orchestra members

and 30 colleagues at the office.

For more information

For more information about the NNO, visit www.nno.nu

In our work

we aim for top quality. Our musicians create the most beautiful music. To

To enable employees to deliver top performance, the HR policy is primarily focused on

creating a pleasant, healthy, and safe work environment with appropriate employment conditions.

Work is carried out within the framework of two national collective bargaining agreements for musicians and

a benefits package for office staff.

Points to Consider

HR policy focuses on areas such as sustainable employability, diversity, and professional

and personal development and training, occupational health and safety & absenteeism,

terms of employment, modern employment practices, and workforce planning.

As an HR Advisor:

• Do you agree?

  You will serve as the primary point of contact for and manage internal communications regarding all HR matters

  topics;

• give shape to and

  content that translates into strategic and practical HR policies;

• Are you a consultant?

  (solicited and unsolicited) and a sounding board for senior management, the management team, and employees

  on a wide range of HR topics and support managers in

  implementing the established HR policy;

• You will support the executive board and management team in strategic workforce planning (including

  (drafting staffing plans) and the implementation and local adaptation of

  competitive compensation and benefits;

• you can get along well

  dealing with complex (employment-related) personnel matters and

  issues;

• are you

  responsible for (implementing, streamlining, and ensuring) all HR

  processes related to employee onboarding, career progression, and separation;

• represent HR

  in various meetings (including the HR network of Dutch orchestras) and

  manage the HR budgets;

• provide your management

  and management information systems, and identify opportunities for improvement in

  work methods and procedures.

The HR Advisor is part of

from the Planning Department, together with the controller, the

the payroll administrator, the financial administrator, the executive secretary, and

the secretarial and reception staff member. There is a possibility of additional staffing

in the form of a second HR colleague.

Your

profile

• You are an experienced and enthusiastic HR professional

  A professional with a clear vision of HR and good employment practices.

• You are a strong sparring partner and advisor

  for the executive board and management team, with a focus on people and the organization.

• You're a generalist, so this is the perfect role for you

  in a broad HR role at the operational, tactical, and strategic levels.

• You can maneuver well in an environment with

  professionals for whom artistic outcomes are paramount.

• You are good at planning your work independently,

  set priorities, take responsibility for your tasks, and maintain an overview

  Save.

What

What are you bringing?

• You must have at least a bachelor's degree in

  the field of Human Resources.

• You have at least five years of work experience in a

  a similar role as an HR Advisor or HR Manager in a complex organization.

• You have experience with change processes (cultural change)

  and organizational development).

• You have strong analytical and numerical skills,

  proactive and sensitive to organizational needs.

• You are sociable and have good communication skills (including in

  (in English).

• You have up-to-date knowledge in the field of

  of labor law and social legislation and can ensure proper

  implementation of this within the organization.

What

What do we offer?

• An exciting job with a fantastic orchestra

  a key role in the cultural North.

• A dynamic work environment with dedicated colleagues.
• Plenty of room for independence and personal initiative

  contribution.

• Opportunities for professionals and

  personal development and training.

• A salary of up to €4,921.54 gross per month

  (Grade 10, Central Government pay scale) based on full-time employment

  36-hour workweek.

• 8% vacation pay, 8.3% year-end bonus, pension plan

  at the ABP Pension Fund.

• 180 hours of leave based on full-time, flexible

  working hours related to work associated with activities and the possibility

  to (partially) working from home.

• Visits to the

  NNO concerts in venues across the North.

• A one-year contract with the possibility of a permanent position

  employment.

• Start date: as soon as possible.

The NNO aims to be a diverse organization, so the

We don't care where you were born, what you believe in, or who you

We’re curious about your talent and how you make a difference for

our organization. Our doors and job openings are open to everyone.

Enthusiastic

...become?

• If you have questions about the job description or

  For questions regarding employment terms and conditions, please contact Hedi Boersema, HR Advisor

  (06-31954986).

• You can submit your cover letter along with your resume until

  by December 3, 2023, email vacatures@nno.nu

• The first round of talks will take place on Friday

  December 8, 2023, the second round of Week 50.