Verisure is Europe’s leading provider of monitored alarm systems. In this highly visible leadership role, the Senior Employment Relations Manager will shape the company’s labor relations strategy in the Netherlands, managing Works Council and union dynamics while supporting organizational growth in one of the company’s most strategically important markets.
About Verisure
Verisure is a leading global provider of professionally monitored security solutions. They serve more than 4.8 million customers across seventeen countries in Europe and Latin America. Launched in 1988 in the Nordics and Spain, the PE-backed international organization has since rapidly expanded its footprint. Today, they are the second-largest, global home alarm provider, and Europe’s foremost provider of smart, monitored alarms.
The company’s mission is rooted in the belief that feeling safe and secure is a fundamental human right. Verisure’s full suite of products includes home security, fire and water safety, personal security, and smart home systems. These are supported by a robust business model that integrates product development, design, and sales with installation, service, and 24/7 professional monitoring.
Verisure’s international team of 28,000 professionals are the core of the company’s success. About eighty percent of Verisure employees engage with customers daily. This fosters a deep connection and the foundation for continuous innovation and excellence. The company culture is defined by five core values: passionate in everything we do; committed to making a difference; always innovating; winning as a team; and operating with confidence and responsibility. These values drive their success and make Verisure a great place to work, where every team member can thrive and contribute to the company’s mission of safeguarding lives.
Verisure has achieved consistent growth over the past thirty-five years thanks to its entrepreneurial and innovative approach to business. Their strategic partnership with Arlo Technologies in 2019 further leveraged their leadership in connected camera services, enhancing their European offerings, and opening new retail and e-commerce avenues. Backed by private equity funds like Hellman & Friedman and GIC, Verisure’s management team is steering the company to sustain double-digit growth and value creation.
Verisure is a large, fast-moving international organization with a start-up mindset. The company continues to grow with their value-driven approach by entering new markets, broadening service offerings, and expanding its international teams. They are especially focused on increasing their presence in The Netherlands, aiming to triple its financial size and become the recognized market leader in monitored home security solutions by 2028.
Vacancy: Senior Employment Relations Manager
Verisure is navigating a period of rapid growth in the Netherlands. With a newly formed Works Council, shifting labor dynamics, and increasing organizational complexity, the company is seeking a Senior Employment Relations Manager to lead the labor relations strategy and oversee employee casework in The Netherlands. This high-impact role offers a combination of strategic influence and operational responsibility. Sitting at the intersection of legal compliance, employee engagement, and organizational development, the candidate will shape the employee relations landscape within one of Verisure’s fastest growing and most strategically important European markets.
Reporting directly to the HR Director Netherlands, a former top-tier employment lawyer who previously held this role, the Senior Employment Relations Manager will serve as the go-to advisor on employment law and labor relations, acting as a bridge between HR, Legal, and key stakeholders across the business. Part of the HR leadership team, they will provide direction, expertise, and guidance across teams and act as a key interface between HR, Legal, Works Council, and Trade Unions.
Based in Amsterdam, the Senior Employment Relations Manager will oversee the full spectrum of employee relations activities, from complex case management and policy development to Works Council and union engagement. In the short term, key priorities include stabilizing the newly installed Works Council, resolving ongoing employee conflicts, and reducing reliance on external legal advisors. Over time, the role will play a central part in professionalizing the ER function, supporting HR transformation, and contributing to a trusted, compliant, and future-ready people agenda.
The ideal candidate is pragmatic, resilient, and collaborative, with strong legal acumen and hands-on HR instincts. They thrive in fast-paced, unstructured environments and can translate complex legal concepts into practical guidance across all levels of the business. Comfortable advising both senior leadership and frontline teams, the candidate knows when to escalate legal matters and when to take ownership. They have sound judgment, a flexible mindset, and the ability to guide others with authority, empathy, and clarity.
“We’re building something ambitious, and this position is central to that journey. It’s a unique opportunity for someone with strong legal instincts and a pragmatic mindset to influence how we engage, support, and grow our people during a critical phase of transformation.” – Claire Reynaers, HR Director Netherlands
Verisure offers a dynamic, fast-paced working environment within a diverse and international team driven by ambition and collaboration. Based in Amsterdam, this pivotal role provides direct exposure to the HR Director and senior leadership, along with the opportunity to shape key people strategies at both country and Group level. It is an excellent fit for someone with a background in employment law or employee relations who is eager to take on a broader, more strategic challenge in a business-critical function with real visibility and long-term growth potential.