HR Business Partner

COREcruitment; North East; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to implement people strategies in the Netherlands covering multiple sites. The role is hybrid and supports strategic HR functions while ensuring compliance with local laws. Successful candidates will need strong HR generalist experience and fluency in Dutch and English.

Qualifications

• Senior generalist HR experience in a multi-site environment.
• Strong knowledge of Dutch labour law and HR compliance.
• Fluent in Dutch and English; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner to local leadership, aligning HR initiatives with business goals.
• Ensure compliance with Dutch employment law and the HORECA CLA.
• Lead employee relations, talent planning, and performance management.

Skills

Senior generalist HR experience

Knowledge of Dutch labour law

Fluent in Dutch and English

Hands-on, solutions-driven

Job description

Job Title: HR Business Partner
Location: Netherlands (covering Veenendaal, Groningen & Utrecht)
Type: Full-Time | Hybrid Working Model
Reports to: Director of People & Culture (UK)
Salary: €60,000 – €70,000 per year, depending on experience

About the Role
We’re looking for a commercially focused HR Business Partner to lead the implementation of people strategy across our operations in the Netherlands.Reporting to the UK-based Director of People & Culture, this is a newly created, hybrid role supporting sites in Veenendaal, Groningen, and Utrecht—with scope to expand as the business grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner to local leadership, aligning HR initiatives with business goals.
• Ensure compliance with Dutch employment law and the HORECA CLA.
• Lead employee relations, talent planning, and performance management.
• Support hiring processes, working with the Group Recruitment Manager.
• Collaborate on L&D initiatives and succession planning.
• Monitor and report on key people metrics to inform decision-making.
• Assist with integration of new sites and cross-border HR activity.

About You

• Senior generalist HR experience in a multi-site environment
• Strong knowledge of Dutch labour law and HR compliance
• Background in hospitality, leisure, or retail
• Fluent in Dutch and English; German is a plus
• Hands-on, solutions-driven, and commercially minded

How to apply

For further details, apply today or send your CV to [e-mail].

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