Lia Van Der Plaat
About Lia Van Der Plaat
Lia Van Der Plaat is a Human Resources Manager at Stepan Company in Flushing, Netherlands, where she has worked since 2021. She has an extensive educational background in human resources and coaching, with degrees from multiple institutions.
Work at Stepan Company
Lia Van Der Plaat has been serving as the Human Resources Manager at Stepan Company since 2021. Located in Flushing, Zeeland, Netherlands, she has held this position for three years. In her role, she is responsible for overseeing various HR functions, contributing to the development of HR strategies, and supporting employee engagement initiatives within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Lia Van Der Plaat has a diverse educational background in human resources and coaching. She studied Human Resources Management at HZ University of Applied Sciences, earning an HBO degree from 2009 to 2012. Additionally, she completed courses in Performance Management and HR Accounting at NCOI Opleidingen from 2014 to 2015. Her coaching expertise includes completing the Co-Active Coaching Fundamentals and Intermediates Curriculum at Schouten & Nelissen in 2020.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining Stepan Company, Lia Van Der Plaat worked as an HR Consultant at INVISTA Polyester B.V. from 2008 to 2021, accumulating 13 years of experience in the field. She also briefly served as a member of the Stakeholders Body at Stap Algemeen Pensioenfonds in 2022. This experience has contributed to her comprehensive understanding of human resources practices and stakeholder engagement.
Professional Development
Lia has pursued various professional development opportunities to enhance her skills in human resources and coaching. She studied Deskundigheidsniveau A Pensioenbestuurder at SPO from 2016 to 2017 and has engaged in continuous learning through her studies at Schouten & Nelissen. Her commitment to professional growth reflects her dedication to the HR field.
Academic Background
Lia Van Der Plaat's academic journey began at Guido de Brès VWO scholengemeenschap, where she studied from 1982 to 1988. She later attended ITV Hogeschool voor Tolken en Vertalen, earning an HBO degree in Translator French-Dutch/Dutch-French from 1998 to 2004. This educational foundation has provided her with a strong basis for her career in human resources.