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Job Description

Job description: Do you have 5+ years of HR experience and enjoy combining operational excellence with strategic impact? Are you energized by partnering with leaders, driving change, and shaping people strategies that support business growth? Then we would love to meet you. As HR Business Partner, you will join our HR Shared Service Centre in the Netherlands and work alongside seven HR colleagues supporting six companies across six locations. Your primary focus will be our sites in Lichtenvoorde and Staphorst while partnering with managers across the Dutch organization. Reporting directly to the HR Country Manager Netherlands, you will support employees and collaborate closely with international HR Centers of Expertise to align local initiatives with global people priorities. In addition to your operational HR responsibilities, you will drive HR projects, organizational development initiatives, workforce planning, and change management programs that contribute to business success. As a trusted advisor to managers, you will play a key role in translating business objectives into people strategies, strengthening organizational effectiveness, and creating a positive employee experience. What will you do Partner with managers on all people-related topics and strategic workforce challenges. Translate business objectives into people strategies and workforce plans that support organizational growth. Coach and challenge managers on leadership effectiveness, team performance, talent development, and employee engagement. Support organizational development, transformation, and change management initiatives. Advise on employee relations, Dutch employment law, and HR-related regulations. Support absence management, reintegration cases, and compliance with the Gatekeeper Improvement Act. Analyze workforce and people data to identify trends, support decision-making, and improve organizational performance. Contribute to HR projects that strengthen our organization, culture, leadership capabilities, and ways of working. What you bring A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field. At least five years of experience in an HR Business Partner role, preferably within an international industrial environment. Solid knowledge of Dutch employment law, HR regulations, and employee relations. Practical expertise in absence management, reintegration, and the Gatekeeper Improvement Act. A proven ability to advise, coach, and influence managers in a dynamic business setting. Strong communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills. The ability to combine strategic thinking with pragmatic execution. A successful track record in delivering HR projects, change initiatives, or organizational development programs. Confidence in using HR data and metrics to inform business decisions. An interest in HR technology, digitalization, and AI-enabled HR solutions. Familiarity with HRIS platforms such as SuccessFactors is an advantage. Fluency in Dutch and English. Availability to travel regularly between Lichtenvoorde, Staphorst, and other locations in the Netherlands. What we offer A salary that reflects your experience and skills, ranging from €5,500 to €7,100 gross per month based on full-time employment. A working schedule that suits you: 32 to 40 hours per week. More than 500 committed colleagues in the Netherlands within a growing international organization. A comprehensive onboarding program. Development and career growth opportunities within an international group. A collaborative culture that celebrates achievements and values wellbeing. Access to sports and vitality programs, bike lease options, and gym discounts. A healthy work-life balance with 27 vacation days and 13 ADV days based on a 40-hour workweek. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements. A modern working environment with excellent facilities. A company car, laptop, and mobile phone.

Core Responsibilities

Partner with managers to translate business objectives into people strategies, advise on employee relations and Dutch employment law, and coach leaders on performance, talent, and engagement. Lead or contribute to workforce planning, organizational development, change management, absence management, and HR projects, using people data to support decisions and improve organizational effectiveness.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field and at least five years of HR Business Partner experience, preferably in an international industrial environment. Candidates should bring Dutch employment law and employee relations expertise, practical absence and reintegration experience, strong advisory and project skills, confidence with HR data and technology, and fluency in Dutch and English.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Onboarding Program
• Development and Career Growth Opportunities
• Collaborative Culture
• Wellbeing Programs
• Sports and Vitality Programs
• Bike Lease Options
• Gym Discounts
• 27 Vacation Days
• 13 ADV Days
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Hybrid Working Arrangements
• Modern Working Environment
• Company Car
• Laptop
• Mobile Phone