Senior Talent Business Partner

🔍 Senior Talent & Business Partner 📍 Location : Breda 🕓 Type : Full-time As our Senior Talent & Business Partner for the Netherlands, you are a key reinforcement for our growing Dutch HR team. With a team that is easily growing towards 80+ colleagues – fueled by organic growth and acquisitions – you bring the seniority and drive needed to take our people agenda to the next level. You bring senior-level expertise to strengthen our Dutch HR capacity: from attracting and recruiting the right talent, to onboarding, developing, and retaining them. You handle complex employment matters with confidence, you navigate Dutch labor law with ease, and you are a trusted sparring partner for our C-level leadership, division heads, and local managers alike. You combine strategic thinking with a get-it-done mentality. You’re commercially aware, you understand the dynamics of a consultancy business, and you thrive under pressure – whether that’s driven by client demands, internal growth, or external partners. At the same time, you are a warm, approachable colleague who genuinely cares about people: a safe harbor for our QbD’ers and a role model for what good employership looks like. 🏢 What you’ll be doing Business partnering & HR strategy Strengthen our HR capacity in the Netherlands by bringing senior expertise, strategic thinking, and hands-on execution to a growing organization. Act as a strategic sparring partner and sounding board for C-level executives, division heads, and global leads on workforce planning, performance, and talent strategy. Translate QbD’s group HR strategy into impactful local initiatives that drive real business results. Build trusted relationships across the organization – be the person people come to, whether it’s a manager needing advice or a colleague needing support. Handle sensitive and complex conversations head-on: performance discussions, dismissals, complex talent challenges with our customers, .... You don’t shy away from the hard stuff. Talent acquisition – always, regardless of seniority Recruitment is not something you grow out of – it’s the engine of a scaling business and a core part of this role. You lead by example. Own the full recruitment cycle for the Netherlands: from strategic workforce planning and intake, through sourcing and selection, to offer and close. Build and maintain a strong pipeline of both permanent hires and freelance consultants to support project delivery and flexible resourcing. Work closely with sales and delivery teams to anticipate talent needs before they become bottlenecks. Continuously sharpen our employer brand and recruitment processes in the Dutch market. Employee lifecycle & people development Manage the full employee lifecycle: onboarding, development, performance management, career growth, and retention. Be a genuine “people person” – know your colleagues, understand what drives them, and create an environment where they feel seen, heard, and supported. Guide managers in people-related decisions and equip them to lead their teams effectively. Ensure solid, compliant HR practices that reflect both Dutch labor law requirements and the principles of good employership. Growth, change & acquisitions Lead the people-side of M&A integration: align HR processes, harmonize employment conditions, and drive cultural integration – when relevant, so only when acquisitions in this region are taking place. Support the organization by ensuring HR governance, compliance, and reporting are at a professional standard. Proactively identify risks and opportunities in the people domain and take decisive action – don’t wait to be asked. International collaboration Work closely with HR colleagues across Europe to share best practices and contribute to group-wide initiatives. Be an ambassador of QbD’s JPEG culture (Joy, Partnership, Extra Mile, Getting Things Done) within the Dutch organization. 🫵 What you bring 8+ years of progressive HR experience, with a significant portion in a Business Partner, HR Manager, or Talent Partner role – ideally in a mid-sized or scaling organization. Proven track record in recruitment and talent acquisition, including hard-to-fill and senior roles. Life sciences or technical profiles are a strong plus. Deep, hands-on knowledge of Dutch labor law and HR practices – you’re the expert your managers can rely on without hesitation. Experience in consultancy, staffing, or project-based environments where commercial awareness and client-orientation are table stakes. Demonstrable experience supporting organizational growth, M&A integration, or change management. Comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy while staying closely aligned with an international HR team and group leadership. Fluent in Dutch and English. 🫵 Who you are This is where it gets personal. We’re not just looking for skills – we’re looking for character. Decisive and action-oriented. You see what needs to happen, and you make it happen. No endless analysis, no passing the ball – you take ownership and you deliver. Accountable. You don’t just manage tasks, you own outcomes. When something goes wrong, you step up. When something goes right, you share the credit. Commercially minded. You understand that HR exists to enable business success. You think in terms of impact, value, and growth – not just policies and processes. A trusted advisor and confidant. Leaders and colleagues trust you with the things that matter. You earn that trust through competence, discretion, and genuine care. Resilient under pressure. Whether it’s investor scrutiny, client escalations, or internal growing pains – you stay calm, focused, and solution-oriented. Warm and approachable. For all your drive and decisiveness, you are fundamentally a people person. Our colleagues see you as their advocate – someone who fights for them, supports them, and helps them grow. A strong communicator who can navigate conversations at every level – from a junior consultant’s career question to a boardroom discussion on organizational design. ✨ About us QbD Group supports life sciences companies worldwide from idea to patient. With 600+ experts across 8+ European countries, we deliver knowledge and tailored solutions in development, clinical, regulatory & compliance, production, and distribution – serving clients in ATMP, Biotech, Medical Devices, In Vitro Diagnostics, Digital Health, and Pharma. We are a fast-growing consultancy in an exciting phase: scaling internationally, integrating acquisitions, and preparing for the next step in our journey. This means things move fast, ambiguity is part of the deal, and every person who joins us has the opportunity to leave a real mark. As our Senior Talent & Business Partner for the Netherlands, you won’t just support the business – you’ll shape it. Interested? Let’s talk. We’d love to meet you. Send your CV and motivation, and let’s discuss how you can help build the future of QbD in the Netherlands.