(Senior) HR Consultant

More person, less patient. That is what the Dutch Patient Federation stands for. Together with our members, we advocate for people who need care, now and in the future. So that people can choose and receive the care that best suits them. We develop policies and influence those of other organizations and decision-makers. We ask how people experience healthcare. And based on that, we make their voices heard in doctors’ offices, in politics, and in the news. You contribute directly to that.

The Dutch Patient Federation represents more than 200 patient organizations. Approximately 75 people work at our office in Utrecht.

We are looking for a

(Senior) HR Consultant

(28–32 hours per week).

The organization

Employees of the Dutch Patient Federation are engaged, driven by the work itself, enjoy their jobs, are satisfied with their managers, and feel emotionally safe within the organization. And the rate at which they recommend their employer is significantly higher than the national average in the Netherlands. This is evident from the employee satisfaction survey we commissioned this spring. We’re incredibly proud of that! But a survey like this is just a snapshot. The challenge is to maintain this momentum. According to our colleagues, there is still room for improvement in terms of workload, collaboration between teams, and development opportunities. This presents a great challenge for our new HR colleague to tackle.

Position

As an HR advisor, you serve as a source of information, a consultant, and a sounding board for management and employees. They can turn to you for guidance on a wide range of HR topics. This includes everything from training and development to (long-term) absenteeism, from collective bargaining agreements and legislation to hiring, career progression, and turnover, and from payroll to occupational health and safety issues—in short, all aspects of HR. You keep existing HR policies up to date and develop new policies where necessary. You are aware of what is happening within the organization and know the people. You also develop new HR services and products as needed, both proactively and when the organization requests them, or in response to changes in laws and regulations.

You will receive administrative support from the executive secretary. Your immediate supervisor is the managing director.

Who are we looking for?

You are an HR advisor with a passion for people and, ideally, a passion for advocacy as well. After all, that is what our organization stands for.

Ideally, you have experience working in a smaller organization, where you are essentially responsible for all aspects of HR operations. You handle change well, are decisive and tactful, yet also aren’t afraid to be critical. You are constantly developing yourself to achieve even more in your work. You can operate effectively at various levels (operational, tactical, strategic). You want to help build a cohesive, evolving organization where a human touch is the norm. You are customer-focused, flexible, and capable of addressing a wide range of HR issues from a broad perspective.

Your profile

You are an enthusiastic, all-around HR consultant who:

• has a college or university level of thinking and working;
• preferably has a degree in human resources and organizational studies;
• has at least 5 years of relevant work experience as an all-around HR advisor;
• has up-to-date knowledge of laws and regulations;
• has a hands-on approach;
• works independently but also enjoys collaborating with others;
• is honest, exudes confidence, and is persuasive;
• has experience in improving HR processes;
• has excellent communication skills, can put ideas into writing clearly and concisely, and delivers presentations with ease.

Knowledge of the Social Work Collective Bargaining Agreement and experience working at an advocacy organization with highly educated staff are a plus.

Offer

We offer a diverse and challenging role within a socially responsible organization staffed by dedicated professionals. An organization where you can continue to grow both professionally and strategically.

You’ll find an inspiring team of colleagues where employees and managers work together in a casual yet professional manner. There’s plenty of room for initiative and personal growth.

We offer flexible working hours. We work partly at the office in Utrecht and partly from home.

Depending on your education and experience, the salary ranges from a maximum of €4,830.00 to €5,463.00 gross per month for a 36-hour workweek (Social Work Collective Bargaining Agreement, scale 10 or 11). You will receive a one-year employment contract with the possibility of renewal.

The Dutch Patient Federation offers attractive employment conditions, including an Individual Choice Budget (IKB) and a career budget. The IKB provides you with a budget that you can use as you see fit—either to receive a cash payment or, for example, to purchase additional leave hours.

We adhere to the Social Work Collective Bargaining Agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, you will be enrolled in the Healthcare and Welfare Pension Fund.

Are you interested?

Please send a cover letter and resume to HR using the application form by June 25, 2023 , at the latest .

The first round of interviews will take place on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, and the second round on

July 4, 2023. For more information about the job description or if you would like to speak with someone, please send an email to hr@patientenfederatie.nl.     

We are committed to increasing diversity in our workforce. We therefore strongly encourage people from diverse backgrounds (such as those with an immigrant background or those with a disability or chronic illness) to apply.

We expressly do not welcome unsolicited sales calls in response to this advertisement. We will therefore not respond to them.