HR Business Partner (m/f/x)

Yusen Logistics; Schiphol; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working 2 days per week

Training and development programs

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Yusen Logistics, a leading international logistics provider, seeks an HR Business Partner to partner with managers across branches. You will deliver performance management, employee relations, and talent development while translating business needs into practical HR initiatives.

The role is hybrid with two days work from home and bases in Schiphol or Moerdijk. You will oversee recruitment, absenteeism, and policy implementation, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field is required.
• Several years in broad HR advisory roles such as HRBP/HR Advisor.
• Strong knowledge of Dutch employment law and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers on performance management and employee relations.
• Translate HR strategy into practical initiatives across branches.
• Support recruitment activities and talent development.
• Lead absenteeism and case management for sustainable employability.
• Implement HR policies and change initiatives.
• Own designated HR topics and drive improvements.
• Analyse HR data and prepare management reports.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Employee relations

Performance management

HR analytics

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HR systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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.

We understand that your application comes with expectations and hopes. That’s why we are committed to providing you with timely feedback. Yusen Logistics stands for diversity and equal opportunity! We welcome applications from all qualified and suitable individuals – regardless of their personal background or characteristics. All personal terms used in our job advertisements are intended to be gender-neutral.

Note for recruitment agencies: Yusen Logistics does not accept unsolicited profiles. If a recruitment is made without an existing contractual relationship, there is no entitlement to remuneration. All legal claims will be rejected.