People Country Manager

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

This is an opportunity to be part of a successful organisation with strong growth ambitions, combined with the entrepreneurial spirit of a medium sized local company.
As part of our development plan, we are looking for a dedicated People Country Manager in the Netherlands. Reporting to the Head of People Country Management, you will work closely with the wider International People function and support the local QBE entity (part of QBE European Operations) to provide high quality, practical support to leaders on People matters, processes and compliance. The position is based in the Netherlands, Amsterdam.

Your new role

You will lead the delivery of the Netherlands People agenda, partnering with local leadership to build capability, strengthen culture, and ensure compliant, efficient People operations. Key responsibilities include:

• Successfully manage annual processes (e.g., salary review, annual bonus, performance cycle, headcount and people cost budgeting) to ensure effective, timely and compliant delivery.
• Define and implement the local People strategy with local management, aligned to enterprise and regional priorities.
• Promote and embed QBE values and essential behaviours (QBE DNA) through leadership coaching, engagement actions and day‑to‑day People practice.

Culture, talent and leadership

• Help define and implement actions across development planning, coaching, training, succession planning, and identification of key talent.
• Attract, develop and retain a high‑quality People team in the Netherlands with the knowledge and skills to deliver excellent People outcomes and service.
• Support recruitment, retention and performance management practices, ensuring role clarity (job descriptions/evaluations) and a strong work environment.

Employee relations, compliance and governance

• Coach, educate and support business leaders on employee relations issues and projects, ensuring practical, flexible and commercial solutions.
• For all People-related matters, ensure follow‑up of legal aspects by staying up to date with new legislation, anticipating impacts and taking necessary actions; maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Reward and benefits

• Apply QBE Group remuneration policy and support all local legal requirements (e.g., local legislation, tax rulings, sector and company collective agreements where applicable); optimise benefits in line with market practice.
• Ensure reward and People processes are delivered accurately and consistently, supported by strong data, controls and disciplined governance.
• Comply with all relevant local regulatory requirements and applicable group requirements (including where applicable Lloyd’s, PRA and FCA).

Projects and continuous improvement

• Represent the local entity in projects and initiatives, ensuring local requirements are understood and successfully implemented; lead and project manage People change initiatives within your area of responsibility.
• Oversee the monitoring and review of People processes to identify improvements, enhance efficiency and reflect latest developments and best practice; actively undertake personal development and network internally and externally to share knowledge and improve performance.

Your profile

• Proven experience as a People Country Manager (or equivalent senior HR/People lead), preferably within Financial Services and ideally in a regulated environment.
• High level of written and spoken English.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to set direction and deliver through others.
• Excellent communicator with strong facilitation, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent presentation skills (oral and written).
• Ability to architect strategy alongside hands‑on operational execution.
• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company.
• In‑depth knowledge of Dutch labour law and HR best practices.
• Change management capability and experience leading initiatives in complex environments.

 Why QBE? At My Best 

• Purpose-led: Join a company committed to resilience, sustainability, and doing the right thing. 

• Empowered to Act: We trust our people to make decisions and drive change. 

• Flexible Working: We support hybrid and remote working to help you thrive. 

• Global Reach, Local Impact: Be part of a global insurer with a strong European presence and ambition. 

At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that’s why we have created “At My Best”. It’s our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn’t fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It’s in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA.   

  

We’re an international insurer that’s building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. We can never really predict what’s around the corner, but at QBE we’re asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future – helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.   

  

QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation (https://qbeeurope.com/careers/flex-qbe/).  

  

With more than more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, we’re big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate, and kind.   

  

To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit our careers website.  

  

At My Best - QBE Benefits   

You are more than your work – and QBE is more than a workplace, which is why we provide you with the benefits, support and flexibility to help you concentrate on living your best life personally and professionally.   

  

QBE Awards   

Some of the award’s QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include;   

  

Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2025: Winner: Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year, 
Winner: Reinsurer of the Year - QBE Re, Winner: ESG, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year, Winner: Insurance Personality of the Year - Chris Wallace, Executive Director UK insurance 

AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024 Winner: Network Management of the Year  

Insurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024: QBE rated as a 5-Star Cyber Insurer  

UK IT Industry Awards 2023 Winner: Green Technology Innovation of the Year  

Working Dads Employer Awards 2023 Winner: Parental Policies Award  

Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023: QBE rated as a 5-Star Employee 

  

You can view all our awards here  

  

Inclusion of Diversity  

We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in.  We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent. For more information on our strategy targets please take a look at our Careers Page  

  

Accessibility   

Here at QBE, we are promoting an accessible workplace for all, which includes supporting candidates to perform at their best during their recruitment process. If you require any accommodations, please make your Talent Acquisition contact aware.  

  

ESG & Sustainability  

At QBE, we believe that integrating sustainability into our business helps us deliver on our purpose of enabling a more resilient future.  Our three key focus areas include fostering an orderly and inclusive transition to a net-zero economy, enabling a sustainable and resilient workforce, and partnering for growth through innovative, sustainable, and impactful solutions. For further information regarding QBE’s sustainability targets, including our net-zero pledges and inclusion of diversity targets, and our award-winning impact investment initiative ‘Premiums4Good’, please visit our Sustainability homepage and read our latest Sustainability Report   

What next? If you have a passion to contribute to QBE’s vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community, we encourage you to apply! Simply click the “apply” button to submit your CV and other relevant documents, and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role.   

 We believe this is our moment – what if it was yours too?   APPLY NOW and let’s make it happen!   

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Coaching for success, Communication, Critical Thinking, Financial Products, Influencing, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Navigating ambiguity, Negotiation, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Human Resources Leadership, Succession Planning, Talent Management

How to Apply:

To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.