Vanderlande

Human Resources

• Support the end-to-end TUPE transfer process as part of the carve-out programme for the UK
• Provide expert advice on TUPE regulations, ensuring full compliance for both incoming and outgoing employer responsibilities
• Manage all TUPE-related activity, including: Due diligence and data gathering
• Review and validation of Employee Liability Information (ELI)
• Planning and delivery of consultation processes
• Supporting transfer execution and post-transfer activities
• Partner with legal advisors and stakeholders to identify, manage and mitigate risk
• Support the development and delivery of employee communications and consultation materials
• Ensure a smooth and consistent employee experience during a period of significant change
• Provide clear, practical, and risk-based guidance to managers and stakeholders
• Support and lead individual and collective consultation processes where required
• Manage ER issues arising pre- and post-transfer, ensuring consistent and fair outcomes
• Maintain accurate and compliant documentation across all ER and TUPE activity
• Develop and maintain TUPE and ER-related documentation, including: Consultation scripts and guidance, Employee communications, Template letters and transfer documentation
• Ensure processes are clear, practical, and legally compliant
• Provide guidance to managers and HR teams to ensure consistent application of policies and processes
• Work closely with the HR Partner Lead – UKI & Nordics to ensure alignment and consistency across the business
• Collaborate with People Services, global teams, and project stakeholders to deliver programme milestones successfully
• Act as a trusted HR advisor to managers and leaders during the transition
• Build strong relationships across multiple sites and functions
• Provide on-site HR support across warehousing locations as required
• Act as a visible HR presence during key consultation and transfer milestones
• Travel regularly to support employee engagement and operational delivery

HR Partner

General Counsel

• Provide pragmatic, solution-oriented legal advice to the business for projects in Benelux and DACH
• Draft, review, comment on, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, both on the customer and supplier side
• Support and advise on tender and bid processes, including identification and mitigation of legal risks
• Guide and support the internal approval process, ensuring compliance with Vanderlande’s governance and policies
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders (Sales, Project Management, Procurement, Finance) to achieve balanced commercial and legal outcomes
• Deliver legal input throughout the project lifecycle – from bid stage to contract execution and project delivery in close co-operation with Contract Management and Project Management
• Provide training and guidance to business teams on legal topics, contract management, and risk awareness
• Act as the subject matter expert for the world-wide, corporate insurance program

Legal Counsel – Central Europe

Manager

• Oversee and optimize all North America global shipping operations
• Ensure compliance with international trade regulations
• Lead a high-performing team of logistics professionals
• Facilitate the timely, cost-effective, and compliant movement of goods across international borders
• Monitor shipments and resolve delays, damage, or compliance issues
• Partner with Category Management on carrier rate negotiations and contract management
• Implement process improvements and report on key performance indicators

HR Partner

Legal Counsel – Central Europe

International Shipping Manager