HR Business Partner (m/f/x)

Yusen Logistics (UK) Ltd; Schiphol; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working 2 days/wk

Based in Schiphol or Moerdijk

Growth opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Yusen Logistics is seeking an HR Business Partner to partner with managers on a broad range of HR topics, translating strategy into practical actions across Schiphol and Moerdijk sites. The role involves recruitment support, absenteeism management, policy implementation, and data-driven decision support.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's in HR or related field, several years in HR advisory, strong Dutch employment law knowledge, and fluency in Dutch and English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or related field.
• Several years in a broad HR advisory role (HRBP/HR Generalist).
• Strong knowledge of Dutch employment law and absenteeism management.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders at various levels.
• Affinity with logistics or fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication in Dutch and English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers on HR topics including performance, employee relations, and legislation.
• Translate HR strategy into practical initiatives across branches.
• Support and coordinate recruitment activities.
• Lead absenteeism and case management, supporting return-to-work.
• Implement and embed HR policies and changes.
• Own designated HR topics and drive improvements.
• Analyze HR data and prepare management reports.
• Ensure compliance with laws, policies and guidelines.

Skills

HR strategy

Employee relations

Performance management

Talent development

Stakeholder management

Change management

Dutch employment law

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

MS Office

HR reporting tools

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.