HR Manager
Ready to build the people strategy behind our growth?
CERM is a dynamic and innovative software company specializing in advanced MIS/ERP solutions for the label and packaging printing industry. With over 30 years of industry experience, we are committed to delivering high-quality, efficient, and scalable software products that empower printing businesses to streamline operations and boost productivity. As we continue expanding our team — currently around 100 colleagues and growing by roughly 15 people a year — and our global presence in 14 countries, we are looking for an experienced HR Manager to lead HR strategy and people practices across the organization.
Location: Oostkamp (Hybrid)
Role: Full time, payroll
Reporting to: CEO
Manages: HR Business Partner
What you'll do
As HR Manager, you own the strategic and people-policy agenda for CERM as we scale. You translate business priorities into HR strategy, build fair and transparent compensation practices, grow our talent pipeline from within, and act as a trusted sparring partner to the Management Team. You lead and coach our HR Business Partner, who takes care of the day-to-day operational HR work.
• HR Strategy & Policy: Define and drive the HR strategy and policy framework, aligned with CERM's growth ambitions and international expansion.
• Compensation & Pay Transparency: Design and maintain a fair, competitive, and transparent compensation and benefits framework, keeping CERM aligned with evolving pay transparency expectations and legislation.
• Talent Aquisition, Development & Training: Build structured recruitment channels and policies, structure talent development and training programs that support career growth, skills development, and internal mobility as the company scales.
• Retention Strategy: Develop and own a strategic retention approach — identifying key risks, engagement drivers, and long-term measures to keep CERM's talent engaged and growing with the company.
• HR Data & Reporting: Set up HR dashboards and reporting that give the Management Team clear, data-driven insight into workforce trends, turnover, engagement, and HR KPIs.
• Strategic Sparring with MT: Act as a strategic sparring partner to the Management Team on organizational design, workforce planning, and people-related decisions.
• Leading the HR Team: Lead, coach, and support the HR Business Partner, who is responsible for payroll, recruitment & onboarding, comp & ben administration, day-to-day retention and employee guidance, operational MT sparring, HR projects, fleet, and company events.
What makes you a great fit
- Several years of experience in a senior HR role (HR Manager, senior HR Business Partner, or similar), ideally within a scale-up, tech, or international environment.
- Demonstrated experience designing compensation & benefits frameworks, with an interest in or working knowledge of pay transparency practices and legislation.
- A strategic mindset paired with genuine interest in translating business goals into concrete HR policy and people programs, both locally and internationally.
- Experience building talent development, training, or retention programs from the ground up.
- Comfortable working with HR data and translating it into insights and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
- Strong communication and influencing skills; confident acting as a sparring partner to a Management Team.
- People-management experience, or a clear readiness to take on your first direct report.
- Fluency in Dutch and English (written and spoken); any additional language is a plus given CERM's international footprint.
Why you'll love working @ CERM
At CERM NV, you'll be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking environment that values innovation, autonomy, and professional growth in a management owned company. As HR Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the people foundation behind CERM's continued growth. This is what you can expect:
A competitive compensation package
Flexible remote working options
A people-oriented culture, continuous learning and open communication
Passionate colleagues working in close collaboration on innovative and future-oriented software products
An inspiring modern working space
The opportunity to build and shape the HR function as CERM continues to grow
If you're passionate about building the people side of a growing international software company, we want to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and reasons for your interest in this role to HR@CERM.net.
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