The Next Level of Fire & Life Safety Leadership
With more than two centuries of combined history, brands like Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria and Aritech have been leading the way in protecting people and property around the world. Now, we’re taking that leadership to the next level. Kidde Global Solutions brings together the most trusted and iconic brands in safety, building upon our shared experience and expertise to address the needs and challenges of more customers in more places. With an unmatched portfolio of solutions and services, and a commitment to constant innovation we’re elevating the standards for an entire industry – and establishing the next level of fire and life safety leadership.
At Kidde Global Solutions, you’re joining a global technology leader in fire and life safety solutions and our employees are the heart of it all. With industry-defining brands in life safety and security, you’ll be part of a legacy of leadership working with cutting-edge technologies that protect lives and property worldwide. As a leading fire safety brand, our mission is to provide solutions that protect people and property from the effects of fire and related hazards. We’re committed to expanding our impact and providing dynamic opportunities for growth within our team. You’ll be part of a company that prioritizes quality, integrity, collaboration, and customer care, with the resources, training, and incentives to ensure your success every step of the way.
About This Role
The HR Generalist Specialist – Europe is a key member of the regional HR team, responsible for providing both strategic HR partnership and operational support across multiple European countries. This role acts as the primary HR point of contact for business leaders and employees, supporting workforce planning, performance management, talent development, and employee relations, while also delivering HR transactional activities such as case resolution and employee lifecycle support.
The position ensures compliance with European labor legislation, manages interactions with Works Councils, and plays an integral role in embedding global HR processes locally. This hybrid role enables the organization to maintain a consistent strategic HR presence in the region while delivering operational efficiency and a high-quality employee experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted advisor to people leaders and employees across assigned European countries.
- Support organizational design, role structures, and workforce planning aligned to business objectives.
- Lead execution of performance and talent processes, including goal alignment, development plans, succession discussions, and calibration sessions.
- Provide guidance on compensation decisions, policy interpretation, and internal mobility.
- Manage employee relations cases with a balanced risk and employee experience approach.
- Conduct investigations, disciplinary procedures, and termination processes as required.
- Ensure policies and actions comply with country-specific labor legislation and data protection standards.
- Lead and coordinate interactions with Unions and Works Councils, including consultation, negotiation, documentation, and formal communication processes.
- Monitor market labor trends and regulatory changes, advising leaders accordingly.
- Provide employee and manager support through case management tool.
- Support HR documentation, contracts, employment confirmations, and employee records.
- Support new hire onboarding, job changes, leaves of absence, and offboarding processes.
- Identify opportunities to optimize self-service, automation, and operational efficiency.
- Partner with Centers of Expertise (Talent Acquisition, Talent & Development, Compensation & Benefits) to ensure global programs are executed effectively across Europe.
- Support the communication and change management required for HR initiatives, systems, and policy updates.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Employment Law, or related field.
- Experience as an HR Generalist, HR Business Partner, or HR Operations experience supporting European markets.
- Demonstrated experience in employee relations, investigations, and HR case management.
- Experience interacting with or negotiating with Unions and/or Works Councils.
Knowledge of employment legislation across European jurisdictions.
- Experience working in a matrixed, global or fast-paced evolving organization.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to operate independently and navigate ambiguity.
- Business acumen with data-driven decision-making capability.
- Excellent planning, prioritization, and execution discipline.
- High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
- Resilience and adaptability in periods of change.
- Fluency in Dutch and English is required; additional European languages preferred.
World Leaders in Fire and Life Safety
Kidde Global Solutions is a world leader in fire & life safety solutions tailored for complex commercial facilities to homes. Through iconic, industry-defining brands including Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria and Aritech, we provide residential and commercial customers with advanced solutions and services to protect people and property in a wide range of applications, all around the globe.
