HR Business Partner – Spatial & Economic ChallengesOC-001

HR Business Partner Spatial & Economic Challenges

Eindhoven Netherlands
Temporary Contract Opportunity Hybrid Working

A leading municipal organization in Eindhoven is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support the Spatial & Economic Challenges domain. This is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional who thrives in a strategic and advisory role and enjoys contributing to organizational development leadership growth and workforce transformation within a dynamic public-sector environment.

Starting from July 1st you will join a large and progressive HR organization acting as a strategic sparring partner for management teams across multiple departments.

About the Role

As an HR Business Partner you will operate at both tactical and strategic levels advising management on topics such as the following:

• Leadership development
• Workforce planning
• Talent development
• Team effectiveness
• Organizational development
• Performance management
• Sustainable employability
• Inclusivity and behavioral change

You will play a key role in aligning HR strategies with departmental goals while helping leaders navigate organizational growth and change.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic HR advisor and discussion partner for management teams.
• Align annual sector plans with HR strategies and long-term organizational development goals.
• Coordinate and optimize HR processes and initiatives within assigned sectors.
• Lead HR projects and organizational change initiatives.
• Support managers in leadership and people development.
• Drive implementation of HR policies tools and frameworks in collaboration with HR policy advisors.
• Serve as a theme owner for HR topics such as absenteeism workforce planning and performance management.
• Collaborate closely with HR specialists HR advisors and HR support teams to deliver high-quality HR services.
• Contribute to the continuous development of the HR organization and business units.

Requirements

• Completed a higher professional education degree (HBO) preferably in:
  • Strategic HRM
  • Human Resource Studies
  • Business Administration
  • Or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of relevant HR experience in a similar HR business partner or strategic HR advisory role.
• Experience guiding organizational and behavioral change processes.
• Strong and up-to-date HR knowledge including modern HR trends such as lean and agile working.
• Experience operating in multiple HR roles including advisor coach facilitator and change leader.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Strong communication skills in both verbal and written Dutch.
• Analytical entrepreneurial and solution-oriented mindset.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking
• Organizational sensitivity
• Leadership coaching
• Change management
• Strong communication and advisory skills
• Customer-focused and service-oriented mindset
• Ability to switch effectively between operational and strategic topics

Working Environment

You will join a large HR organization consisting of over 90 HR professionals collaborating closely with:

• HR Business Partners
• HR Policy Advisors
• HR Advisory Desk teams
• Management teams across multiple sectors

The organization offers an informal and collaborative work environment with strong attention to work-life balance and professional growth.

Additional Information

• Candidates must submit a Dutch CV and cover letter in PDF format.
• A pre-employment screening is part of the hiring process.
• Valid identification is required before onboarding.
• Previous employees of the municipality within the last two years are not eligible.
• Early application is encouraged as the vacancy may close before the official deadline.
• The assignment falls within Municipalities CLA Scale 11.

This opportunity is ideal for an HR professional who wants to contribute to meaningful organizational development within one of the Netherlands most innovative and internationally recognized cities.

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1