HRBP Manager

The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World Rotterdam seeks an HR Business Partner Manager to align people strategies with operational goals across our site. You will partner with senior leaders, advise on workforce planning, talent development, and employee relations, and lead a small HR team to deliver high-quality services.

You will drive compliance, implement HR programs, manage budgets, and analyze HR metrics to support informed decisions in a dynamic logistics environment. Fluency in Dutch and English is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in human resources management, including employee relations, workforce planning and HR operations.
• Strong knowledge of Dutch employment law, HR best practices and compliance.
• Fluent in Dutch and English, with ability to partner with leaders.

Responsibilities

• Partner with site and functional leadership to provide HR guidance and support for business goals.
• Lead site-based HR programs and initiatives with consistent implementation.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, learning, and talent development activities.
• Manage relationships with external staffing providers and contingent workforce planning.
• Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and programs; guide employee relations matters.
• Lead performance management, succession planning, and employee development initiatives.
• Manage HR budgets, reporting, and HR systems for decision-making and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and audit standards.
• Guide labor relations, including union relationships and dispute resolution where applicable.
• Analyze workforce data and HR metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Coach one HR Advisor and promote engagement and inclusive culture.

Skills

HR management

Employee relations

Workforce planning

Talent management

HR operations

Dutch employment law

Dutch & English fluency

HRIS usage

MS Office

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

The HR Business Partner Manager is a strategic and hands-on HR leader who partners with business leaders to align people strategies with operational and commercial objectives. This role is responsible for delivering effective HR solutions across the employee lifecycle, supporting organizational growth, and ensuring a positive, compliant, and high-performing workplace environment.

As a trusted partner to senior stakeholders, the HR Business Partner Manager provides expert guidance on workforce planning, organizational change, employee relations, talent development, and people-related decision-making. The role also includes direct management of one HR Advisor, providing coaching, guidance, and support to ensure high-quality HR service delivery across the business.

This position requires a resilient HR professional who can confidently navigate complex situations, build strong relationships, influence stakeholders at all levels, and drive positive outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

How You Will Contribute

• Partner with site and functional leadership to understand workforce requirements, organizational objectives, and staffing needs, providing HR guidance and support to achieve business goals.
• Lead and oversee site-based HR programs and initiatives, ensuring consistent and effective implementation across the operation.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, learning, and talent development activities to build and maintain a capable workforce.
• Manage relationships with external staffing providers and support contingent workforce planning where required.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and programs, while providing guidance on employee relations matters and workplace concerns.
• Lead performance management, succession planning, and employee development initiatives to support individual and organizational growth.
• Manage HR budgets, reporting, and HR systems to support effective decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, company policies, customer requirements, and audit standards.
• Provide guidance on labor relations matters, including union relationships, grievance processes, negotiations, and dispute resolution where applicable.
• Analyze workforce data and HR metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities and support informed decision-making.
• Manage and coach one HR Advisor, supporting their development and ensuring consistent delivery of HR services.
• Promote engagement, communication, and inclusion initiatives that support a positive workplace culture.

What You Will Bring

• Proven experience in human resources management, including employee relations, workforce planning, talent management, and HR operations.
• Strong knowledge of Dutch employment law, HR best practices, and compliance requirements.
• Fluent in Dutch and English language
• Experience partnering with business leaders to provide practical people-focused solutions.
• Ability to build trusted relationships, communicate effectively, and influence stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Experience using HR information systems (HRIS) and Microsoft Office applications to manage data and reporting.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in logistics, supply chain, manufacturing, or other operational environments is beneficial.

Compensation

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 120,000 employees spanning 75 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.