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Gezina de Leeuw

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Senior HR advisor with a focus on strategic people management.

Netherlands

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to drive HR strategy and foster a positive workplace culture.

As a Senior HR Advisor with extensive experience in various industries, I thrive on developing HR strategies that align with business objectives. Currently, I am working at Tennet TSO in the Netherlands, where I focus on creating HR Unit Plans that reflect the Future of Work. My role involves being a trusted advisor to senior management, ensuring that HR initiatives support organizational goals.

Previously, I served as an HR Business Partner at Danone Nutricia, where I was instrumental in driving the HR people strategy across multiple European countries. My experience includes performance management, employee engagement, and talent development, which I approach with a hands-on and strategic mindset. I am passionate about fostering inclusive workplaces and have led projects aimed at enhancing diversity and employee wellbeing.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior HR Advisor

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Tennet TSO

Jan 2025 - Present (4 months)

Currently developing HR Unit Plans focused on the Future Of Work while serving as a trusted advisor to management. Engaging in strategic discussions to align HR initiatives with business objectives.

Future of Work Strategic Planning Organizational Development

HR Business Partner - Global Operations

Danone Nutricia

Jul 2023 - Nov 2024 (1 year 4 months)

Acted as a member of the management team, advising on performance management, recruitment, and employee relations across multiple European countries. Led HR projects to enhance organizational effectiveness.

Performance Management Employee Relations Talent Development Labor Law

Senior People Business Partner

Heineken Nederland

Oct 2022 - Jul 2023 (9 months)

Aligned HR initiatives with business objectives, providing strategic input on people-related issues and implementing HR strategies to enhance employee satisfaction and performance.

HR strategy Performance Management Strategic Advisory Labor Law

HR Business Partner

Danone Nutricia

Jan 2022 - Sep 2022 (8 months)

Supported research and innovation teams by implementing HR strategies and projects aimed at enhancing team dynamics and growth mindset within the organization.

HR strategy Project Management Growth Mindset Employee Engagement

HR Business Partner

Supply Point Nutricia

Apr 2017 - Jan 2022 (4 years 9 months)

Focused on HR initiatives including digital transformation and compliance with GDPR, while fostering a collaborative work environment.

Digital Transformation GDPR Compliance Team Collaboration Project Management

Recruitment Consultant Engineering

Experis ManpowerGroup

Jan 2016 - Dec 2016 (11 months)

Specialized in recruiting engineering professionals, utilizing strategic sourcing techniques to meet client needs and enhance recruitment processes.

Recruitment Engineering Strategic Sourcing Client Management Talent Acquisition

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Associatie voor Coaching

Certification, Coaching

2022 -

Obtained certification as a Professional Coach - Practitioner, enhancing skills in coaching and personal development.

Tilburg University

Master, Business Administration

2015 - 2016

Completed a Master's program focusing on Business Administration with an emphasis on Strategic Human Resource Management.

Radboud University

Bachelor, Human Resource Management

2011 - 2015

Activities and societies: Minor in Human Resource Management at Griffith University, Australia.

Studied Strategic Human Resource Management, focusing on the integration of HR strategies with business objectives and the development of effective HR practices.