Manager of Human Resources, Education, and Quality (Member of the Management Team)

What will you be doing?

As HRM, Pedagogy & Quality Manager, you’ll play a key role in further developing and shaping the future of Morgen! You’ll develop and implement HRM, pedagogical, and quality policies and translate them into concrete plans. By working closely with your teams and the managers on the front lines, you’ll effortlessly bridge the gap between strategy and day-to-day operations.

You will strengthen Morgen’s position as an employer in today’s challenging and tight labor market and contribute to organizational and staff development, talent management, and sustainable employability, with a focus on the employee experience. You will prioritize pedagogy and quality in all areas and optimally integrate people and digitalization to support the organization in a data-driven and efficient manner. You will lead a team of 20 professionals.

Your responsibilities and (ultimate) accountability will also include (among other things):  

• promoting a forward-looking learning and development environment;
• developing a distinctive employer strategy to attract and retain talent;
• developing and implementing innovative strategies in the areas of HRM, pedagogy, and quality;
• translate trends and legal and regulatory developments in the fields of HRM and education into opportunities for Morgen;
• strategic workforce planning and sustainable employability; 
• fostering and further developing a dynamic, personal, and engaged culture;
• providing guidance and coaching to the HRM, Pedagogy, and Quality teams.

What are we looking for?

For this broad and responsible role, we are looking for an experienced manager who is well-versed in the field of HRM. You have a solid background in HR, preferably with extensive knowledge of pedagogy and quality processes.

As a manager, you are results-oriented—both strategically and practically—and oversee multiple departments. You foster collaboration and cohesion among the teams and ensure effective coordination.

In addition, you have/are:  

• have an affinity for our social mission and a passion for child development; 
• a completed associate’s or bachelor’s degree in HRM and/or business administration;
• several years of relevant work experience in HRM and in a managerial role;
• are a passionate manager with a vision who understands the importance of pedagogy and quality;
• have extensive knowledge of key strategic HRM topics such as organizational development, strategic workforce planning, recruitment and selection, labor law, and change management;
• able to provide results-oriented guidance for processes, with a focus on quality, continuity, and efficiency;
• have knowledge of and experience with HR analytics and data-driven decision-making;
• decisive, assertive, and flexible when course corrections are needed;
• a strong sense of responsibility and a keen understanding of organizational dynamics.

Where will you be working?

Morgen is a nonprofit organization. Its mission is to ensure that everyone has access to the best child care, regardless of who they are or where they come from. This ensures that children today and in the future have every opportunity to thrive. Morgen has a strong vision for children’s development.

Morgen is an umbrella organization for high-quality, local childcare brands and operates 40 of its own locations in the Rijswijk, The Hague-Ypenburg, and surrounding areas, employing 450 people.

Within the Integrated Child Centers, Morgen works as a collaborative partner with schools and other organizations. It offers customized solutions and shares a unified vision for the entire child care sector. In addition, it serves as a valued knowledge partner for various organizations in the region, including municipalities, schools, and other social organizations involved in children’s development and upbringing.

What does your new employer offer?

Morgen offers you the opportunity to contribute full-time to an important social cause: the future of children. In addition, it offers a broad, varied role with a strong position within the organization, where you’ll have plenty of freedom to shape your role. You’ll enjoy a pleasant work environment at the service center and be welcomed by a team of enthusiastic colleagues.

Morgen also offers an excellent benefits package, in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement for childcare. This position is classified in pay scale 13, with a maximum salary of 

€7,258 gross per month, depending on your skills and experience. In addition to your salary, you will receive a year-end bonus and 8% vacation pay. They also offer the option to work 4 days a week (4x9).

If you do not meet all of the above requirements but are convinced that you are the right candidate, we would love to hear from you and learn more about why you are interested in this position.