HR Business Partner (m/f/x)

Yusen Logistics (UK) Ltd; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working 2 days per week

Training & development opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Yusen Logistics is seeking an HR Business Partner to partner with managers on performance management, employee relations, and talent development. The role translates HR strategy into practical actions across Schiphol and Moerdijk branches, supporting recruitment and absence management while embedding policies and change initiatives.

You will analyze HR data for informed decision-making and ensure compliance with Dutch employment law and internal guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration or related field.
• Several years in a broad HR advisory role (HRBP/HR Advisor/HR Generalist).
• Solid knowledge of Dutch employment law and absenteeism management.
• Experience influencing stakeholders at different levels.
• Affinity with logistics, supply chain or fast-paced environments.
• Fluent in Dutch and English, written and spoken.
• Experience with HR systems and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers on performance management, employee relations, and development.
• Translate HR strategy into practical initiatives across branches.
• Support recruitment activities and talent acquisition.
• Lead absence management and return-to-work processes.
• Implement HR policies and change initiatives.
• Analyze HR data and prepare management reports.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and policies.

Skills

HR Advisory

Performance Management

Employee Relations

Talent Development

Employment Legislation

Stakeholder Influence

Dutch Employment Law

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Tools

HR Systems

Microsoft Office

HR Reporting

Job description

\"We Connect. We Create. We Commit.\"

Location: Schiphol or Moerdijk | Hybrid working (2 days working from home per week)

At Yusen Logistics, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As an HR Business Partner, you will play a key role in creating an environment where employees can thrive, develop and perform at their best. Working closely with managers and leadership teams, you will translate business needs and people strategies into practical HR solutions that support both employee engagement and organizational success.

This role can be based in either Schiphol or Moerdijk. To stay closely connected to both operations, you will work from the other location approximately once per week.

About Us:

Yusen Logistics is one of the world's leading providers of logistics solutions, helping businesses optimize their global supply chains. With over 25,000 employees across more than 650 locations in 46 countries, we offer an inspiring work environment with diverse development opportunities. As a company with Japanese roots, we embrace the philosophy of Kaizen – the culture of continuous improvement – in all our business areas.

Your Responsibilities for :

• Partner with and advise managers on a wide range of HR topics, including performance management, employee relations, talent development and employment legislation.
• Translate the HR and People Strategy into practical initiatives and actions across your assigned branches.
• Support and coordinate recruitment activities, helping managers attract and select the right talent.
• Lead absenteeism and case management processes, supporting managers with sustainable employability and return-to-work initiatives.
• Implement and embed new and existing HR policies, procedures and organisational change initiatives.
• Take ownership of designated HR topics and drive continuous improvement within your area of responsibility.
• Analyse HR data and prepare reports that support informed decision-making by management.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, internal policies, quality standards and corporate guidelines.

Your Profile for :

• A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organisational Psychology or a related field.
• Several years of experience in a broad HR advisory role, such as HR Business Partner, HR Advisor or HR Generalist.
• Solid knowledge of Dutch employment law, absenteeism management and HR best practices.
• Proven experience advising and influencing stakeholders at different levels within an organisation.
• Affinity with operational environments such as logistics, supply chain, transportation or other fast-paced industries.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse stakeholder groups.
• A proactive, pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset, balancing business objectives with employee needs.
• Excellent command of both Dutch and English, written and spoken.
• Experience working with HR systems, HR reporting and Microsoft Office applications.

Why Yusen Logistics?

• A challenging and varied HR Business Partner position within a leading international logistics organisation.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on people, teams and organisational development.
• Hybrid working arrangements, including 2 days of working from home per week.
• Flexibility to be based in Schiphol or Moerdijk, with regular presence at both locations.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth through training and development programmes.
• A competitive salary and attractive benefits package.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment where respect, teamwork and continuous improvement are highly valued.

Ready to make an impact?

If you are passionate about helping people and organisations succeed, and you enjoy partnering with leaders to build high-performing teams, we would love to hear from you. and become part of Yusen Logistics.