HR Business Operations Partner (Haarlem, NL, 2031CC)

Danish Crown; Haarlem; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

4-day work week option

Professional and personal development

International collaborative atmosphere

Competitive compensation

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Danish Crown Foods in Haarlem is seeking an HR Operations Business Partner to support managers and employees with day-to-day HR needs and a service-oriented approach. The role focuses on operational HR, process improvements, and strengthening relationships, with opportunities to grow into a more strategic HR Business Partner role over time, including talent management and change initiatives.

This position offers flexible hours and a path to broader responsibilities.

Qualifications

• HBO degree in HR or related field.
• Several years of operational HR experience.
• Experience advising managers and employees.
• Knowledge of employment law and social security regulations.
• Experience with HR systems and HR analytics is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and tactical HR support to managers and employees.
• Support HR processes, policies, and guidelines; collaborate with HR stakeholders.
• Assist with employee development initiatives, performance management, and talent activities.
• Support organizational changes and local HR projects; contribute to People & Culture initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Structured/Proactive

Ownership/Accountability

Strategic HR mindset

Education

HBO degree in HR

Tools

HRIS

HR analytics

Job description

HR Operations Business Partner (m/f/d)

Are you an HR professional who enjoys combining operational excellence with business support? Do you thrive in a role where collaboration, employee experience, and continuous improvement go hand in hand? Then you might be the colleague we are looking for.

21/07/2026

Danish Crown Foods

NLD-Haarlem

What is the job about?

The HR Operations Business Partner supports managers and employees as a trusted point of contact for all HR-related matters and ensures professional, service-oriented HR support in day-to-day operations.

The focus of this role is on providing operational and tactical HR support to the organization, managing HR processes, and building strong relationships with managers and employees. The HR Operations Business Partner ensures the effective implementation of HR activities and contributes to a positive employee experience and a collaborative working environment.

Over time, there is the opportunity to further develop into a more strategically focused HR Business Partner role, taking on increasing responsibility in areas such as organizational development, talent management, and change initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Operational and Tactial HR Support and Employee Relations

• Act as a trusted partner and point of contact for managers and employees on all HR-related topics in day-to-day business.
• Provide support throughout the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, development, organizational changes, and offboarding.
• Advise and support managers on employee-related matters.
• Ensure a solution-oriented and service-driven HR approach.

HR Processes And Operations

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of HR processes, policies, and guidelines.
• Collaborate with internal HR stakeholders and external partners.
• Provide support on employment law-related topics in collaboration with relevant experts.
• Support the preparation and analysis of HR metrics to identify opportunities for process improvements.

Employee Development And Talent Management

• Support employee development initiatives and talent-related activities.
• Assist with performance management processes.
• Support training, feedback, and development initiatives.
• Contribute to the implementation and further development of People & Culture initiatives.

Collaboration And Change Support

• Support organizational changes and local HR projects.
• Work closely with managers to foster a positive leadership culture.
• Contribute to HR initiatives and projects that support business needs.

Development Opportunities

With increasing experience and expertise, the role offers the opportunity to take on broader responsibilities in areas such as:

• Strategic HR advisory for managers.
• Organizational development and change management.
• Talent management and succession planning.
• Further development of HR processes and People & Culture initiatives.

Who are You?

We imagine that you are a proactive and service-oriented HR professional with a passion for supporting people and driving operational excellence. You enjoy collaborating across teams, take ownership of your work, and are always looking for ways to improve processes and create a great employee experience.

To thrive in this role, we believe you have the following qualifications, experience, and personal competencies:

Education

• University of Applied Sciences (HBO) degree in Human Resource Management or a related field.

Professional Experience

• Several years of experience in operational HR work.
• Previous experience as an HR Business Partner, HR Generalist, or in a similar role is preferred.
• Experience supporting and advising managers and employees.

Professional Knowledge

• Good understanding of modern HR processes.
• Solid knowledge of employment law and ideally social security regulations.
• Experience with HR systems and HR analytics is an advantage.

Personal Competencies

• Strong communication and consulting skills.
• Empathy and a genuine interest in working with people.
• Structured, proactive, and solution-oriented working style.
• High level of ownership and accountability.
• Motivation to continuously develop and gradually take on more strategic HR responsibilities.

What We Offer

• Flexible working hours.
• Full-time position, with the possibility to work 4 days per week.
• Opportunities for professional and personal development.
• An international and collaborative working environment.
• Competitive employment conditions.
• A supportive team culture focused on continuous improvement.

Appetite for more?

If you are motivated and excited by responsibility, complexity and collaboration, we would be pleased to hear from you. We want someone that can see themselves as part of our team and contribute to our continued growth and success.

We are a food company owned by Danish farmers, supplying high-quality food to customers and consumers all over the world. From butchers to business developers, we are all committed to better food and a brighter future.