People Business Partner (HRBP)

Innatera Nanosystems; Rijswijk; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Flexible work environment

Generous holiday scheme

On-site gym

Commuting/home allowance

Job summary

Innatera Nanosystems in Rijswijk is seeking a skilled HR Business Partner to develop effective people solutions aligning with business objectives. You'll collaborate closely with leadership to build high-performing teams while ensuring compliance with Dutch labor laws.

The ideal candidate has strong coaching skills, a thorough understanding of HR processes, and the ability to manage complex employee relations topics. Join us in pioneering brain-inspired processors for edge AI.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in a senior HR/People role with hands-on leadership partnering.
• Experience in fast-growing, international, technology-driven environments.
• Good understanding of Dutch employment law.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective people solutions aligned with business needs.
• Act as a strategic partner to team leads for building high-performing teams.
• Ensure compliance with Dutch labor law and maintain business-aligned people policies.

Skills

HR Business Partnering

Employee relations

Coaching skills

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

This role is open to candidates who are already based in the Netherlands. We consider visa transfers where applicable, but we are not considering relocation candidates for this position at this moment.

Key Pillars of Ownership

Strategic People Initiatives

• Develop a deep understanding of the business and translate organisational needs into effective people solutions.
• Own and continuously evolve key strategic people initiatives aligned with business objectives, including performance & development management, learning & development, compensation & benefits, and organisational design.
• Manage the scope, stakeholders, budget, and external partners related to assigned initiatives, ensuring effective delivery and sustainable business impact.
• Use people data, feedback, and business insights to assess what is working, identify risks and opportunities, and drive informed decision-making.

Leadership Business Partnering

• Act as a trusted strategic partner to team leads, helping them build strong, engaged, and high‑performing teams.
• Provide ongoing guidance on leadership, team dynamics, and culture‑related topics through coaching, training, and individual support.
• Own and coordinate key manager lifecycle moments, including onboarding, offboarding, role changes, team transitions, performance conversations, and organisational changes.
• Help identify capability gaps, leadership challenges, and organisational risks, and work with the Head of People & Culture to address them proactively.

Legal Compliance and Culture

• Ensure compliance with Dutch labour law and internal policies, working closely with legal advisors where needed.
• Review, create, and maintain fair, business‑aligned people policies that reduce risk and support both employees and the organisation.
• Oversee sensitive individual cases, including illness, underperformance, conflict, terminations, and other complex employee relations topics.
• Lead and support the coordination and development of Innatera’s Works Council in collaboration with the People Operations team.
• Support a culture of well‑being, psychological safety, inclusion, accountability, continuous learning, and ownership.
• Participate in other People & Culture projects and activities as necessary.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Solid experience in a senior HR / People role, such as HR Business Partner, People Business Partner, People & Culture Manager, or similar, with strong hands‑on involvement in leadership partnering and employee relations.
• Experience working in a fast‑growing, international, preferably technology‑driven environment where you have supported leaders through growth, change, and evolving people processes.
• Strong coaching and advisory skills.
• Proven experience supporting managers and employees through complex people topics, including performance, development, conflict, feedback, illness, and terminations.
• Experience running or improving core people processes, such as performance reviews, development cycles, goal setting, feedback, calibration, or manager enablement.
• Ability to bring structure to ambiguity: taking a broad people topic, shaping a practical approach, aligning stakeholders, and helping move it into execution.
• Good understanding of Dutch employment law and internal policy frameworks, with the judgement to know when to involve legal or expedite sensitive cases.
• A hands‑on, collaborative mindset combined with structured thinking — comfortable moving between strategic topics and operational execution.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain people topics clearly, pragmatically, and with good judgement.
• You embody Innatera’s core values: We are innovators, we care for our people, we are one, we are competitive, we build value for our customers, and we have a growth mindset.

Nice‑to‑haves

• A MSs degree in Human Resources, Organisational Development, Business Administration, Management, Organisational Psychology, or a related field.
• Experience with organisational development topics, such as change management, leadership development, team effectiveness, organisational design, or culture shaping.
• Experience supporting or developing Works Councils.
• Experience with international labour regulations and supporting distributed or hybrid teams across multiple countries.
• Experience in semiconductor, neuromorphic computing, deep‑tech, hardware, embedded systems, edge AI, or another complex technical environment.
• Experience with HR systems, people analytics, and tooling, with the ability to use data to identify risks, support decisions, and improve people processes.

Why join Innatera

At Innatera, you’ll be part of a pioneering team building the next generation of brain‑inspired processors for edge AI. Your work will help bring groundbreaking technology to life, powering intelligent devices with real‑world impact, from healthcare to consumer electronics.

• Competitive salary
• Pension plan
• A flexible working environment (work‑from‑home policy, flexible working hours, advantageous holidays scheme). Note: We work from the office at least 3 days per week.
• A generous holiday scheme
• A collaborative, ambitious team with the freedom to innovate
• An inclusive culture that values openness, curiosity, and personal growth
• Office perks like fresh fruit, snacks, and an on‑site gym
• Statutory commuting/home allowance

Innatera is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other protected characteristics. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know – we’re happy to support you.