Head of People

JOIN ALPINE HEARING PROTECTION AND HELP BUILD THE WORLD’S LEADING HEARING PROTECTION BRAND 

Alpine Hearing Protection is growing rapidly; we’re on a mission to become the global leader in hearing protection with a strong commitment to sustainability—highlighted by our B-Corp certification. Our purpose is clear: to protect as many people as possible from unnecessary hearing damage, so they can enjoy sound for a lifetime. In a world that’s getting louder, harmful noise threatens the health of over 1 billion people—and we’re here to change that. 

About the role: Head of People 

People are at the heart of everything we do—and as we grow from our current team of 80 to an ambitious 150+, we’re looking for a visionary Head of People to help shape the future of our organization during this exciting international expansion. 

In this role, you will be more than an HR leader: you will be an advisor to Alpine’s Management Team, a culture champion, and a driving force behind how our organization grows, evolves, and succeeds across all locations and markets. You will lead our people strategy, focusing on the core challenges: evolving our organizational structure and culture, driving the growth and development of our team, and strengthening the HR function itself to support our ambitions. 

As Head of People, you naturally combine big-picture thinking with a hands-on mindset. From attracting exceptional talent to developing leaders, enhancing performance, and creating meaningful employee experiences, you will shape every stage of the employee journey — ensuring our people strategy fuels both individual success and business impact. 

Leading and developing a small but highly impactful People team, you will play a pivotal role in creating an environment where people feel connected, inspired, and enabled to do their best work every day. 

As Head of People, you report directly to the CFO and are a key member of the Extended Management Team (EMT), with regular participation in Management Team (MT) meetings. This role places you at the heart of strategic decision-making, where your leadership will shape both our people and our future. 

Your responsibilities: 

• Acting as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to the MT, shaping and executing our People strategy.

• Driving development of organizational structure, workforce planning, and HR initiatives that support international growth. 

• Serving as HR Business Partner for teams across the Netherlands, France, Germany, and the USA, coaching leaders and enabling performance. 

• Ensuring continuous development of both the organization and its individuals through impactful learning and growth initiatives. 

• Leading end-to-end talent acquisition and strengthening our employer brand to attract and retain top talent, including hiring and developing a corporate recruiter. 

• Championing a strong, inclusive culture and further elevating the overall employee experience. 

• Leading and developing our small but impactful People team while optimizing HR operations, policies, and employee lifecycle processes. 

Your impact  

• Helping establish Alpine as the global #1 in hearing protection.  

• Protecting the hearing of millions worldwide and making a tangible difference in people's lives.  

• Driving the evolution of Alpine from a great company to a top-tier company. 

• Being the driving force behind a high-performing team that sets new standards in growth.   

What do we expect from you?   

• Proven experience in a strategic HR role, shaping people strategies that align with business growth and transformation. 

• Successfully guided a scale-up company through a transitional phase—whether it’s rapid growth, restructuring, or cultural evolution. 

• Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments and knows how to balance long-term vision with hands-on execution. 

• Capable in scaling organizations from 80 to 150+ employees, understands the complexities of managing and developing a growing organization. 

• Natural at driving organizational change, with the ability to inspire teams and guide them through ambiguity. 

• Passionate about creating high-performance cultures where people feel engaged, empowered, and excited to contribute. 

• Leverages HR analytics, workforce metrics, and employee insights to inform strategic decisions—balancing empathy with evidence to optimize performance, engagement, and business outcomes. 

• In-depth knowledge of Dutch labor laws and some experience with international regulations, particularly in the US, France, and Germany, to ensure compliance and implement best HR practices. 

• Minimum 4 days per week of which minimum 2 days in our office in Utrecht. 

What can you expect from us?  

At Alpine, you'll join a purpose-driven, international working environment in the booming hearing protection market. We combine a professional scale-up vibe with a passionate, young, motivated and diverse team of 80 people. 

We offer extraordinary benefits such as:  

• A competitive base salary, with a range of €90.000 - €110.000 on a yearly basis (FT, including holiday pay) 

• Performance based bonus & company funded pension plan 

• Participation in our management incentive plan (investment opportunity) 

• Training budget that can be used according to your own development wishes and needs 

• A hybrid working model, working 50/50 at the office and from your home office 

• Travel compensation including a public transport card 

• A dynamic and supportive team with legendary team outings (sailing trip, overnights, Christmas parties). 

• Access to global events and festivals where Alpine is present with free tickets!   

• Monthly sports classes together with colleagues and lunch twice a week at the office.  

More information about Alpine as an employer can be found here.   

We are located at Europalaan 40 in Utrecht. More information about our office can be found via this link.   

Ready to shape the next generation of high-performing teams at Alpine and help build the #1 hearing protection brand worldwide? Hit apply to hear from us! For more info or questions, contact Marjolein Bastinck (Marjolein@Alpine.nl)