HR Business Partner

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services is seeking a part-time HR Business Partner to own broad HR operations including onboarding, contracts, payroll coordination, and offboarding. You will act as a trusted advisor to managers and help shape a positive, engaging workplace.

Responsibilities include leading recruitment, maintaining HR records, ensuring legal compliance, and guiding managers on HR policies and performance. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Broad HR operations experience
• Bachelor’s degree in HR/related field
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR processes, and compliance
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency with HRIS and MS Office, payroll systems is a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end HR operations including onboarding, contracts, payroll coordination, and offboarding
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure legal compliance
• Act as first point of contact for employees and managers on HR matters
• Lead recruitment processes including postings, screening, interviewing, and offers
• Coordinate trainings and development initiatives with Regional L&D
• Advise managers on HR policies, performance, and conflict resolution
• Promote employee engagement and foster a positive culture
• Ensure labor law compliance and update HR policies as needed
• Handle HR reporting, audits and documentation
• Support workforce planning and HR strategy with management

Skills

HR operations

Communication

Problem solving

Organization

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration

HR certification (advantage)

Tools

HRIS

MS Office

Job description

We are currently looking for a part-time HR Business Partner to take ownership of broad HR operations, including recruitment, employee relations, and HR compliance, while acting as a trusted advisor to managers and helping shape a positive and engaging workplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end HR operations: onboarding, contracts, payroll coordination, and offboarding.
• Maintain accurate employee records, HR systems, and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Act as the first point of contact for employees and managers on HR-related matters.
• Lead recruitment processes including job postings, screening, interviewing, and offers.
• Coordinate trainings, learning, and development initiatives together with Regional L&D.
• Advise managers and employees on HR policies, performance, and conflict resolution.
• Promote employee engagement and foster a positive company culture.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and update HR policies as needed.
• Manage HR reporting, audits, and documentation.
• Support management with workforce planning, organizational change, and HR strategy.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an HR Manager, HR Generalist handling broad HR Operational tasks.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field (HR certification is a plus).
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR processes, and compliance.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and MS Office (experience with payroll systems is an advantage).