HR Business Partner – Western Europe

• Align HR practices with business objectives and support HR initiatives
• Manage the full employee lifecycle across France, Belgium, and the Netherlands
• Oversee country-specific HR operations and ensure compliance with local regulations and global HR policies
• Provide strategic and operational HR support to business leaders and employees
• Advise managers and employees on talent management, employee relations, performance management, and organizational development
• Support change management and employee engagement initiatives
• Manage country-specific HR projects and participate in continuous improvement of HR practices
• Ensure accurate employee master data and confidential employee records
• Oversee country-specific employee relations matters, including disputes, performance issues, and legal claims
• Collaborate with finance and other departments to manage costs and processes
• Ensure GDPR or local data protection compliance
• Facilitate recruitment, onboarding, training, and talent development initiatives
• Manage employee lifecycle processes, including recruitment, onboarding, development, performance management, exits, and offboarding
• Track talent management, employee engagement, retention, and performance KPIs

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field, required
• Minimum of 5 years of HR experience, with at least 3 years in an HRBP role
• Proven experience in a multi-site, multi-country HR context
• Knowledge of local labor laws and employment practices for France, Belgium, and the Netherlands
• Strong knowledge of HRIS platforms; Workday preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing employee relations, talent management, change management, and organizational development
• Up to 10% travel, mostly in the region, with occasional other domestic and international travel

Demonstrates expertise in managing the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations within a multi-country HR context. Strong knowledge of local labor laws and compliance, particularly in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands, along with proficiency in HRIS platforms like Workday.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• HR Business Partner Experience
• Employee Relations Management
• Talent Management Expertise
• Change Management Skills
• Knowledge of Local Labor Laws

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Employee Lifecycle Management
• Performance Management
• Talent Development
• HR Compliance
• GDPR Compliance
• HRIS Platforms
• Organizational Development
• Recruitment
• Onboarding
• Data Protection

Soft Skills

• Strategic HR Support
• Collaboration
• Advisory Skills
• Change Facilitation
• Employee Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Industry Keywords

• Multi-Site HR Management
• Employee Engagement KPIs
• Local Employment Practices
• HR Initiatives
• Continuous Improvement

Tools & Technologies

• Workday