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HR Business Partner (f/m/d)
Leiden | 32-36h/week | as soon as possible
As HR Business Partner, you'll be a member of our global People + Culture (P+C) team, collaborating with colleagues across the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, and the US. During our ongoing company integration, you’ll play an important role in driving People + Culture initiatives, working closely with leaders and employees to enhance engagement, performance, and satisfaction. Your contributions will help shape a supportive environment where employees can thrive and reach their full potential during this transformation. This role is based in the Leiden office.
Your tasks
- Partnering with managers and senior leadership, aligning P+C initiatives with business goals and building strong relationships, understanding challenges, and advising on policies or processes
- Provide support to employees within your business departments, ensuring they have the resources and guidance needed
- Manage the entire employee life cycle from hiring to retiring
- Negotiate, draft, and manage employment contracts and other key HR documents
- Take ownership of P+C projects across various functions, aligning with the company's strategic and organizational goals
- Continuously improve P+C processes and workflows, collaborating with the broader People + Culture team to ensure efficiency and alignment with business objectives
Your profile
- You thrive in an evolving environment and are excited about the opportunity to shape processes, strategies, and structures within a company undergoing a merger, where flexibility and influence are key as things are still being defined
- 5+ years of experience in an international HR department. Experience with company integrations is a big plus, but not required
- Strong knowledge of Dutch employment laws and regulations
- Experience working in an international environment with HR operations across multiple locations
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism
- Exceptional organizational skills, with a keen eye for detail while maintaining a focus on the bigger picture
- Proactive, self-driven, and comfortable working independently, yet enjoys collaboration with teams. Capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines
- Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel, and comfortable with HR information systems (knowledge of AFAS HR and SAP is a plus)
- Excellent communication skills in both Dutch and English; proficiency in Polish or German is a bonus but not required
We offer you
- An exciting professional challenge for one of the innovation drivers of the publishing industry
- Family-friendly working time models, flexitime, and flexible home office arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance, alongside a substantial vacation allowance and additional special leave days
- Extensive benefits and allowances for a healthy, balanced life
- Development budget and opportunities for training and personal development
- Passionate colleagues in diverse, international teams; joint team events and company parties
At De Gruyter Brill, we are dedicated to diversity, equal opportunity, and building an inclusive culture where everyone belongs. We believe in individual potential, so please apply even if you don’t meet every requirement—passion and a willingness to learn matter as much as qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you!
Ute Linden
People + Culture
+49(0)3026005200