HR BUSINESS PARTNER

Brink Climate Systems; Staphorst; Hybrid; EUR 61,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Laptop

Mobile phone

Gym discounts

Bike lease

27 vacation days

13 ADV days

Hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

Brink Climate Systems in the Netherlands is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join our HR Shared Service Centre and support six companies across six locations, with primary focus on Lichtenvoorde and Staphorst.

You will translate business objectives into people strategies, lead organizational development initiatives, and collaborate with international HR centers of expertise to drive change and improve workforce performance. Fluency in Dutch and English is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in HR, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Five+ years of HR Business Partner experience, ideally in an international industrial environment.
• Solid knowledge of Dutch employment law, HR regulations, and employee relations.
• Experience with absence management, reintegration, and related compliance.

Responsibilities

• 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, performance, talent development, and engagement.
• Lead organizational development, transformation, and change management initiatives.
• Advise on employee relations and Dutch employment law.
• Support absence management and reintegration cases per regulations.
• Analyze workforce data to identify trends and support decisions.
• Contribute to HR projects strengthening organizational culture and leadership.

Skills

HR Partner experience

Stakeholder management

Change management

People analytics

Dutch employment law

Bilingual Dutch/English

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in HR/Business/Related field

Tools

SuccessFactors

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.
• 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.