HR Business Partner 260520-OC-001

Eindhoven Netherlands

ASAP 31 December 2026

36 hours per week

Completed HBO or WO education in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field

Minimum 5 years of relevant HR experience

We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support organizational and strategic HR initiatives within a dynamic public-sector environment. The role focuses on partnering with management teams on leadership development workforce planning organizational development talent management and change initiatives.

The successful candidate will act as a tactical and strategic HR advisor across multiple departments contributing to long-term organizational growth while supporting operational HR priorities.

• Act as a strategic and tactical HR sparring partner for management teams
• Align departmental annual plans with HR objectives and long-term workforce strategies
• Support organizational development and leadership initiatives across assigned sectors

• Organize coordinate and optimize HR processes and initiatives within the assigned sectors
• Collaborate closely with HR colleagues advisory teams and HR specialists
• Provide clear solution-oriented HR advice to managers and stakeholders

• Lead HR projects and organizational change initiatives
• Support themes such as:
  • Performance management
  • Workforce planning
  • Leadership development
  • Inclusivity and diversity
  • Team effectiveness
• Guide managers through leadership and behavioral change processes

• Work closely with HR Policy Advisors on the implementation of HR policies and tools
• Partner with management teams to support organizational growth and transformation
• Contribute actively as a member of sector management teams

• Act as theme owner for key HR topics including absenteeism workforce planning and performance management
• Support implementation and adoption of updated HR policies and tools

• Completed HBO or WO degree in:
  • Strategic HRM
  • Human Resource Studies
  • Business Administration
  • Or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a similar HR Business Partner role
• Experience managing organizational and leadership change processes
• Strong understanding of modern HR trends and methodologies including lean and agile working
• Experience operating within complex organizational environments

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Analytical and solution-oriented mindset
• Strong influencing and advisory skills
• Organizational sensitivity and empathy
• Entrepreneurial and proactive approach
• Ability to switch effectively between roles such as:
  • Coach
  • Advisor
  • Facilitator
  • Director
  • Sounding board
  • Ambassador

You will work within a large HR department alongside HR Business Partners HR Advisors HR Policy Advisors and HR specialists. The environment is collaborative informal and focused on organizational growth innovation and sustainable employability.

• CV and cover letter must be submitted in Dutch and in PDF format
• The cover letter should clearly demonstrate the candidates competencies and suitability for the assignment
• Strong written and spoken Dutch language skills are required