HR Business Partner Europe (Corporate Functions), location Rotterdam

Bunge; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Annual bonus

Pension plan

27 vacation days

Job summary

Bunge Iberica SA in Rotterdam seeks an experienced HR Business Partner to support European Corporate Functions. You will partner with senior leaders to drive organizational transformation across multiple European countries.

The role emphasizes strategic thinking, hands-on execution, and collaboration with HR teams to embed people strategies. Fluency in English is required; other European languages are a plus.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience in multinational environments.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and influencing decisions.
• Strong background in organizational design and change management.
• Experience across multiple European countries and cultures.
• Strong knowledge of HR systems and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Partner with European senior leaders on organizational effectiveness and workforce planning.
• Drive organizational design, restructuring, and change management aligned with business priorities.
• Collaborate with regional and local HR teams to implement people strategies consistently.
• Provide guidance on complex employee relations and labor matters.
• Coach leaders on performance management, succession planning, and talent reviews.
• Leverage HR data and systems to support decision-making and identify improvements.
• Contribute to evolving HR processes and ways of working across Europe.
• Build strong partnerships with stakeholders across functions and countries.

Skills

HRBP experience

Senior leadership partnering

Change management

Workday/SAP SuccessFactors

Data analytics

Tools

Workday

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

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HR Business Partner Europe (Corporate Functions), location Rotterdam

Date: Aug 4, 2026

City : Rotterdam State : Zuid-Holland (NL-ZH) Country : Netherlands (NL) Requisition Number : 47016

Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands

Are you an experienced HR Business Partner who thrives in complex, international environments and enjoys partnering with senior leaders to drive organizational transformation? We are looking for a strategic and hands‑on HR Business Partner to support our European Corporate Functions organization during an exciting period of growth, integration, and change.

In this role, you will partner with leaders across Europe, supporting approximately 600 employees within Corporate Functions, including Finance, Legal, Risk, and HR. Based in Rotterdam, you will work closely with regional and local HR teams to ensure global people strategies are successfully embedded across multiple countries and cultures.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the transformation of HR within a highly international business while helping shape the future organization during a significant integration journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders across Europe, primarily at Manager, Director and Senior Director level, on organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, talent management, leadership development, and business transformation initiatives.


• Drive organizational design, restructuring, and change management initiatives aligned with business priorities and global frameworks.


• Collaborate closely with regional and local HR teams to ensure consistent implementation of people strategies, policies, and programs.


• Provide guidance and support on complex employee relations and labor‑related matters.


• Coach and influence leaders on performance management, succession planning, employee engagement, and talent reviews.


• Leverage workforce data, analytics, and HR systems to support decision‑making and identify opportunities for improvement.


• Contribute to the ongoing evolution of HR processes, capabilities, and ways of working across Europe.


• Build strong partnerships with stakeholders across functions, countries, and organizational levels.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for an experienced HR professional who combines strategic thinking with practical execution and is comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.

• Ideally 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant experience as an HR Business Partner within a multinational organization.


• Proven success partnering with senior business leaders and influencing decision‑making.


• Strong experience in organizational design, change management, workforce planning, and talent management.


• Experience supporting teams across multiple countries and cultures.


• Sound knowledge of employee relations and labor‑related matters.


• Strong business acumen and the ability to translate business needs into effective people solutions.


• Experience in business transformation, integration, mergers and acquisitions, or other large‑scale change environments is highly desirable.


• Strong analytical skills and experience working with HR systems such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or similar platforms.


• A curiosity for technology and AI‑enabled solutions that enhance HR effectiveness.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.


• Fluency in English; additional European languages are an advantage.

Who You Are

• Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable navigating ambiguity.


• Able to create structure and drive progress in evolving environments.


• Internationally minded and experienced working across different cultures and ways of working.


• A trusted partner who can balance empathy with commercial focus.


• Collaborative, proactive, and motivated by continuous improvement.

What Bunge Offers

We offer a unique opportunity to join Bunge during a period of significant transformation and growth. As HR Business Partner Europe, you will have the opportunity to influence key people decisions, partner with senior leaders across multiple countries, and contribute to the integration and evolution of our European Corporate Functions organization. Your work will have visible impact across the business while providing exposure to highly strategic and international HR challenges.

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits:We offer a competitive salary package aligned with the seniority of the role, including an annual bonus scheme, an attractive pension plan, a full month’s salary as holiday allowance, and 27 vacation days per year (based on full‑time employment).


• Strategic Impact & Visibility:Work closely with senior leaders across Europe and gain exposure to key decision‑makers within the business. This role offers the opportunity to influence organizational design, talent strategies, workforce planning, and cultural transformation initiatives.


• International Exposure:Partner with leaders and teams across multiple European countries. You will collaborate with diverse stakeholders and contribute to building a consistent people strategy across our European Corporate Functions.


• Transformational Environment:Be part of a significant integration and change journey. This is an opportunity to help shape the future organization, drive cultural alignment, and establish structures and processes that will have a lasting impact on the business.


• Professional Growth:Work alongside experienced HR and business leaders on high‑impact organizational and talent initiatives that directly support business performance across Europe.


• Modern Workspace & Perks:Our modern office in the heart of Rotterdam offers an inspiring work environment, complimentary daily lunch service, a business laptop, reimbursement of public transportation expenses, and access to various employee wellbeing initiatives.

Additional Information

• Location:Rotterdam, Netherlands


• Scope:European Corporate Functions


• Travel:Approximately once per quarter within Europe, including visits to locations such as Geneva, Barcelona, and Bucharest


• Reporting Line:Reports directly to the Head of HR Business Partnering and works closely with senior executive stakeholders across Europe

Recruitment Process

• Preliminary interview with Talent Acquisition (20‑minute Teams interview)


• First interview with the Hiring Manager (45‑minute Teams interview)


• Second interview with a Senior Business Leader (45‑minute Teams interview)


• Final interview with key HR and business stakeholders (face‑to‑face)

If you are a resilient and commercially minded HR Business Partner who thrives in international environments and enjoys partnering with senior leaders to drive meaningful change, we invite you to join Bunge and help shape the future of our European organization.

#LI-DDV

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant‑based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

• We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive


• We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative


• We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge