HR Business Partner

Progressive; Wormerland; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support a manufacturing site in the Netherlands. You will act as a strategic and operational partner to local leadership, driving HR initiatives that boost business performance, employee engagement, and workforce planning.

You will lead core HR processes, advise on complex HR cases, and analyze HR data to guide decisions. This 6-month, full-time assignment is based at the Wormer site and requires a proactive, independent professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an HR Business Partner, HR Manager, or similar advisory role.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is highly preferred.
• Strong background in employee relations and workforce planning.
• Analytical mindset with experience using HR data to drive decisions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with plant and site leaders on a broad range of HR topics.
• Develop and implement solutions to improve performance, employee engagement, retention, productivity, and culture.
• Lead and support core HR processes, including workforce planning, talent management, learning & development, and performance management.
• Advise on employee relations matters, workplace investigations, and complex HR cases.
• Analyze HR metrics and workforce data to support business decision-making.
• Support organizational change initiatives and drive adoption across the site.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on HR policies and procedures.
• Ensure HR practices comply with company policies and relevant employment legislation.
• Support diversity, inclusion, and culture-related initiatives.

Skills

HR strategy

Employee relations

Workforce planning

Stakeholder management

HR data analytics

Change management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in HR/BA/psychology

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Job Opportunity: HR Business Partner (Manufacturing Site)

For one of our international clients, we are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to support a manufacturing site in the Netherlands. In this role, you will act as a strategic and operational partner to local leadership, driving HR initiatives that support business performance, employee engagement, workforce planning, talent development, and employee relations.

Details

• Full-time assignment
• Duration: 6 months
• Location: Wormer, North Holland, Netherlands

Responsibilities

• Partner with plant and site leaders on a broad range of HR topics
• Develop and implement solutions to improve performance, employee engagement, retention, productivity, and workplace culture
• Lead and support core HR processes, including workforce planning, talent management, learning & development, and performance management
• Advise on employee relations matters, workplace investigations, and complex HR cases
• Analyze HR metrics and workforce data to support business decision-making
• Support organizational change initiatives and drive adoption across the site
• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on HR policies and procedures
• Ensure HR practices comply with company policies and relevant employment legislation
• Support diversity, inclusion, and culture-related initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an HR Business Partner, HR Manager, or similar HR advisory role
• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, food, FMCG, chemical, or comparable environment is highly preferred
• Strong background in employee relations and workforce planning
• Experience supporting organizational change and transformation initiatives
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Analytical mindset with experience using HR data to drive decisions
• Able to work independently and navigate complex business environments