Senior HR Business Partner Benelux

As part of the Northern Europe HR organization, you will join a collaborative HR community that partners closely with business leaders to drive organizational performance, employee experience, and talent development. You will be a key member of the Benelux Leadership Team, supporting our operations across Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.

This role in summary

As Senior HR Business Partner Benelux, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our People Excellence Strategy across the region. Acting as a trusted advisor to business leaders, you will partner closely with stakeholders to drive organizational effectiveness, talent development, employee engagement, and change initiatives.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic, evolving environment and thrives in situations that require adaptability, resilience, and a hands-on approach. You will combine strategic business partnering with operational HR leadership to support business success and enable organizational transformation.

Your responsibilities will include

• Managing and overseeing the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, development, retention, and offboarding processes.
• Providing expert advice and guidance to managers and employees on HR-related matters, including employment law, employee relations, and people management topics.
• Driving talent development initiatives, succession planning, performance management, and employee growth programs.
• Acting as a strategic advisor to leadership teams on organizational design, workforce planning, talent management, and employee engagement.
• Supporting HR reporting and workforce analytics by monitoring key HR metrics and translating insights into business actions.
• Leading and contributing to local, regional, and international HR projects, including organizational change and transformation initiatives.
• Ensuring compliance with labor legislation, company policies, and HR best practices while fostering positive employee relations.
• Taking a hands‑on approach to local HR operations, including steering payroll activities and partnering with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate and compliant payroll delivery.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Law, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including significant HR Business Partnering experience within a complex international organization.
• Strong knowledge of Belgian and Dutch employment law and HR practices.
• Proven experience partnering with senior leaders and influencing business decisions.
• Fluent in Dutch, French, and English.

Preferred skills and experience

• Experience supporting commercial, sales, or matrix organizations in an international environment.
• Proven ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders while building trusted relationships.
• Experience in talent management, organizational development, change management, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Familiarity with HR analytics, workforce planning, payroll processes, and HR systems.

What we offer

• A highly visible HR Business Partner role with significant exposure to senior leadership.
• The opportunity to shape people strategies and influence business decisions.
• Exposure to regional and international HR projects and stakeholders.
• A collaborative, people-focused culture with opportunities for growth and development.
• Competitive compensation package including bonus and additional benefits tailored to the local market.