HR Business Partner

The Role

As the HR Business Partner for Europe, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, providing both strategic and operational HR support across multiple countries.

The position requires a strong understanding of employment relations, organizational change, workforce planning, and stakeholder management within a complex international environment.

You will play a key role in driving business performance through effective people strategies while ensuring compliance with local legislation and HR best practices across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders and management teams across Europe to provide strategic HR guidance.
• Support organizational design, workforce planning, and business transformation initiatives.
• Lead and manage complex employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary processes, and grievance cases.
• Collaborate with Works Councils and other employee representative bodies where required.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and HR policies across multiple European jurisdictions.
• Support compensation and reward processes, including salary reviews and organizational changes.
• Drive HR projects related to change management, integration, and organizational effectiveness.
• Use HR data and insights to support business decision-making and improve organizational performance.

About You

• 5+ years of HR Business Partner experience within an international, multi-country environment.
• Strong knowledge of European labour law and employee relations.
• Experience working with Works Councils, employee representative bodies, or similar stakeholder groups.
• Proven experience in change management, organizational transformation, and stakeholder management.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Fluent English is essential.

Additional Information

Location: Eindhoven area, Netherlands

Working model: Hybrid, with 3 days per week in the office required

Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract

Permanent/payrolled employment only (PD)

No freelancers, contractors, interim professionals, or self-employed consultants

Candidates must currently be living in the Netherlands

Willingness to travel within Europe when required.