Regional HR Business Partner

Xtium; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

XTIUM is seeking an HR Business Partner to join the People Team, serving as the primary HR contact for the region. You will support day-to-day people operations while aligning with the Global People Team on programs, systems, and processes.

The role emphasizes regional employee experience, compliance with local laws, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Travel ~10% and a dynamic, growth-oriented environment are expected.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of local employment laws and compliance requirements (United Kingdom, Netherlands), with GDPR and data privacy standards.
• Experience advising and influencing managers on people-related decisions, including performance and engagement.
• Strong HR generalist or HRBP background with a hands-on, execution-focused approach.
• Ability to operate independently while staying connected to a global HR team.
• Willingness to travel within the region for regular visits (~10%).

Responsibilities

• Partner with Managing Directors and Country GMs to stay aligned with business priorities and regional strategy.
• Coach managers on performance, feedback, and handling employee issues.
• Serve as the primary HR contact for employees; build relationships and support a positive regional experience.
• Monitor employee sentiment and trends; communicate regional needs to the global HR team.
• Handle employee relations end-to-end including investigations and conflict resolution.
• Support regional hiring with in-country interviews and offer coordination.
• Execute core HR processes across hiring, onboarding, promotions, transfers, and exits.
• Deliver global HR programs in-region with local relevance.
• Collaborate with global HR teams to ensure smooth program execution.
• Ensure compliance with local employment laws and company policies; manage audits (SOC, ISO).
• Manage leaves of absence and guide employees through processes.
• Maintain Workday and payroll data for the region; coordinate with IT and partners to resolve issues.
• Partner with Finance on headcount planning and payroll coordination.
• Use data to identify trends and inform engagement and retention decisions.

Skills

HR Generalist

HRBP

Employee relations

GDPR compliance

UK & NL knowledge

Tools

Workday

Payroll systems

Job description

Job Description

The XTIUM global team is made up of a group of diverse and talented professionals who are all driven by the same goal: excellence and continuous improvement. We are all about embracing challenges, keeping the lines of communication open and working together. We take ownership of our work, focus on learning and growing and hold ourselves accountable to our colleagues and customers. Together, we strive to push boundaries, make an impact and inspire each other to reach our full potential.

At XTIUM, we don't just build IT solutions - we build careers. Our culture is designed to empower individuals to achieve their best while making a real impact. You'll have the opportunity to connect with our leadership team, embrace challenges, and celebrate success in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. If you're passionate, driven, and eager to grow, XTIUM is where your potential meets opportunity. Our team members are the driving force behind our success, and we're looking for passionate, resilient individuals eager to grow and make a meaningful impact. If you're ready to contribute and help shape the future, XTIUM is the place for you.

About the Team

The People Team is committed to building a culture and environment where our team members are engaged, empowered, and productive. The People Team is comprised of professionals skilled in talent acquisition, learning & development, compensation & benefits, performance, HR business partnerships, and organizational design; collectively, they work to connect our employees & leaders to key resources for achieving individual & company goals.

About the Role

The HR Business Partner is a key member of the People team, and acts as the primary HR contact in an assigned region. The HR Business Partner is responsible for supporting day-to-day people operations activities while ensuring alignment and collaboration with the Global People Team on HR programs and initiatives, systems, and processes. The HRBP plays a key role in ensuring a strong employee and manager experience - providing practical, day-to-day support while also maintaining efficient, well-run people operations that align with global standards. This individual is approachable, trusted, and able to maintain strict confidentiality, while applying a strong understanding of local employment laws and compliance requirements in all aspects of the role. Success in this position requires independent execution, sound judgment, and close collaboration across a global HR model.

Job Responsibilities

• Partner closely with Managing Directors and Country GMs to stay aligned with business priorities, workforce needs, and regional strategy
• Partner with managers to support team effectiveness and day-to-day people decisions; provide coaching on performance, feedback, and handling employee issues
• Serve as the primary HR contact for employees; build relationships, address concerns, and support a positive employee experience across the region
• Maintain a strong pulse on employee and manager sentiment through in office presence and engagement; identify trends, risks, and morale concerns; represent and advocate for regional needs and insights within the global HR team
• Manager employee relations matters end to end, including investigations, conflict resolution, and performance concerns, with a focus on maintaining a positive, productive work environment
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and external recruiting partners to support regional hiring, including resume review, coordinating in-country interviews, managing recruitment through offer stage, and ensuring a positive candidate experience
• Execute core HR processes across the employee lifecycle (hiring, onboarding, promotions, transfers, exits) in partnership with the global HR team
• Deliver global HR programs (performance reviews, compensation cycles, engagement, development) in-region, ensuring consistent execution and local relevance
• Collaborate with global HR teams (COEs, HR Services, IT) to ensure smooth execution of programs and systems while contributing regional insights
• Ensure compliance with local employment laws and company policies; maintain audit-ready processes and support audits (SOC, ISO)
• Manage leaves of absence (medical, parental, statutory) and guide employees and managers through the process
• Ensure data in Workday and payroll systems for the region are up to date; initiate, review, and approve employee lifecycle transactions and workflows for the UK and Netherlands; collaborate with IT, AMS Partner, and Global HR to resolve issues in a timely manner as required
• Partner with Finance on headcount planning, budget tracking, approvals, and payroll coordination
• Use employee data and insights to identify trends and inform decisions related to engagement, retention, and team effectiveness

Job Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of local employment laws and compliance requirements (United Kingdom, Netherlands), with experience applying GDPR and data privacy standards in day-to-day HR practices and systems
• Strong knowledge of local benefits, leave of absences, and pension programs to support employees and managers on related questions and processes
• Experience advising and influencing managers and leaders on people-related decisions, including performance, team effectiveness, and organizational needs
• Strong HR generalist or HRBP background with a hands-on, execution-focused approach
• Ability to operate independently while staying connected to a global HR team
• Experience supporting both employees and managers, including employee relations and coaching
• Comfortable working in a global or matrixed environment with shared reporting into a global HR team and regional leadership
• High level of discretion and ability to handle sensitive matters with confidentiality
• Willingness to travel within the region for regular visits, meetings, and events (~10%)

Indication of Salary

GBP Range: £40,000-£45,000/annually EUR Range: €47,000-€53,000/annually

At XTIUM, we don't just build IT solutions - we build careers. Our culture is designed to empower individuals to achieve their best while making a real impact. You'll have the opportunity to connect with our leadership team, embrace challenges, and celebrate success in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. If you're passionate, driven, and eager to grow, XTIUM is where your potential meets opportunity. Our team members are the driving force behind our success, and we're looking for passionate, resilient individuals eager to grow and make a meaningful impact. If you're ready to contribute and help shape the future, XTIUM is the place for you.