Senior HR Consultant

31–38.75 hours per week | Utrecht, Hybrid | People Services & Solutions | €4,200 – €7,835 | Master’s degree

What you will be doing

As a senior HR consultant, you’ll take on a multifaceted role. You’ll help clients by developing solutions that establish clear objectives and roles, foster a culture of continuous development, create a compelling employee value proposition and employee journey, ensure fair (executive) compensation, and leverage people analytics!

For example:

• Creating an EVP and helping to define the right roles, skills, and career paths for the client.
• Developing and implementing an effective performance management system that encourages employees to give their best.
• Advising and guiding clients through processes in which employee participation plays a key role, such as reorganizations.
• The harmonization and/or standardization of employment terms and conditions.
• Assist in developing an effective compensation policy in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

You will also proactively advise on (innovative) developments in the areas of HR, employment terms and conditions, labor law, and employee participation.

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“At Berenschot, we combine HR expertise with innovative HR solutions to truly help organizations move forward. Here, you’ll have every opportunity to grow and pioneer new approaches.” — Senior HR Consultant

Where will this take you?

Berenschot is an independent Dutch management consulting firm based in Utrecht, where more than 500 dedicated colleagues work together to develop sustainable solutions to our clients’ challenges. We help drive progress in organizations and society through our advice and solutions. Our organization has a flat structure with no partners, which means you have a say in the projects you work on.

We always strive for surprising and innovative solutions, which is what makes us unique. With an open and informal culture, collaboration across different disciplines, and plenty of freedom and responsibility from day one, you’ll have the opportunity to discover what matters to you, where your strengths lie, and the areas in which you want to grow.

These are your immediate colleagues

You’ll be joining our Performance & Reward team. The team is a diverse group of experts in labor law, HR, and organizational development. The culture is open, informal, and focused on collaboration. Together with our colleagues, we’re constantly learning from each other’s expertise and different perspectives. You’ll be given a lot of freedom and responsibility from day one.

Here's what to bring

• A completed master’s degree in a relevant field (such as human resources or law).
• More than 3 years of work experience in HR or as an employment lawyer (or completion of a professional law program).
• Experience with organizational change processes and compensation issues.
• Excellent communication and business skills, along with a customer-focused attitude.
• Analytical thinking skills and the ability to translate complex issues into practical solutions.
• Organizational awareness and an interest in project management.
• Proficiency in Dutch, both spoken and written.

What we offer you

At Berenschot, we offer you a unique commercial environment free from shareholders or partners. This gives us plenty of room and freedom to do business and the opportunity to commit to important social issues. Our informal culture is a defining feature. Berenschot is a flat organization with short lines of communication where your voice is truly heard. There are plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth, where your initiative is embraced and supported. Here, you have the freedom to take the initiative. Our inclusive HR policy embraces diversity and offers equal opportunities to everyone.

Of course, we also offer the following excellent benefits and opportunities for professional development:

• A competitive salary, based on your knowledge and experience.
• 27 days of vacation, with the option to purchase up to 20 additional days (for full-time employees).
• A flexible holiday budget.
• A collective profit-sharing plan (based on the company's results).
• A laptop and a phone.
• Reimbursement of travel expenses.
• An attractive retirement plan.
• A one-year contract with the intention of converting it into a permanent contract.
• The flexibility to work in a hybrid model, with at least two days a week in the office.
• Access to internal and external training opportunities through our Berenschot Academy.

Apply now

Are you ready for a new challenge and interested in joining our team? Don’t wait any longer—apply now! Do you have any questions about this job opening? Feel free to contact Vicky Schats via WhatsApp (0625722612) or send an email to v.schats@berenschot.nl.

Here's what the rest of the application process looks like

Have you applied? If so, you’ll hear back from us within one business week. If the response is positive, we’d love to invite you to meet with Vicky Schats, a recruiter at Berenschot. If we’re both enthusiastic after this meeting, you’ll have an interview with fellow consultants and your future manager. That’s the time to ask any final questions you may have. If those interviews go well, we’ll ask you to complete an assessment, including psychological tests. If the results show that you’re a true Berenschotter, we’ll quickly move forward with a concrete offer. After that, we’ll be happy to welcome you to our team.

Progress is within your reach—what are you waiting for?