Introduction

Make a real impact by partnering with leaders and employees to build high-performing teams in a dynamic, technology-driven environment. As an HR Business Partner, you will play a key role in shaping people strategies, driving organizational change, and supporting leadership development across multiple business functions. You will combine strategic thinking with hands-on HR expertise to influence business performance and employee growth.

What are you going to do 

  • Act as the trusted HR advisor for managers and employees across multiple departments.
  • Drive and support the annual HR cycle, including performance management, employee development, succession planning, and compensation processes.
  • Coach and mentor employees and managers on HR-related topics and people challenges.
  • Support promotion nominations, individual development plans, and employee engagement initiatives.
  • Manage employee relations, including case management, sickness absence, ethics, safety, and Works Council-related topics.

Organizational Development & Change Management

  • Support and drive organizational change initiatives that contribute to business transformation.
  • Coach managers in strengthening leadership capabilities and building high-performing teams.
  • Facilitate workshops, off-site sessions, and leadership development programs.
  • Contribute to the design and implementation of learning initiatives, including department-specific academies.
  • Support managers with organizational design and change-related challenges.

  • Ensure smooth execution of HR operational processes throughout the employee lifecycle.
  • Advise on compensation and benefits-related matters.
  • Support recruitment activities and contribute to building a strong internal and external talent pipeline.
  • Monitor HR metrics, dashboards, and workforce data to provide meaningful business insights.
  • Ensure consistent application of HR policies, processes, and best practices.

Strategic Business Partnering

  • Partner with business leaders to develop strategic workforce plans aligned with organizational objectives.
  • Contribute to global HR initiatives focused on leadership development, organizational effectiveness, talent attraction, onboarding, and strengthening HR core processes.
  • Represent the business in global HR projects by translating business needs into practical HR solutions.
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders across all organizational levels and provide strategic guidance on people, organization, and change topics.

Essential skills and knowledge

  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Organizational Studies, Psychology, or a related field.
  • A minimum of 6 years of experience as an HR Business Partner or in a comparable HR advisory role.
  • Proven experience partnering with business leaders in a complex corporate environment.
  • Experience with performance management, talent development, succession planning, organizational change, and employee relations.
  • Strong knowledge of Dutch labor law and experience with case management and sickness absence management.
  • Experience with HR reporting, workforce analytics, and HR dashboards.
  • Outstanding communication skills in English, both written and spoken.

What we offer 

  • A competitive gross monthly salary based on your knowledge and experience.
  • 8% holiday allowance.
  • Performance-related bonus opportunities where applicable.
  • Travel allowance.
  • 26 vacation days, with the possibility to expand.
  • Flexible and hybrid working opportunities.
  • Extensive learning and career development opportunities through the Brunel Academy.
  • A pension scheme and collective health insurance.
  • Discounts on fitness memberships, cultural activities, and vitality programs.

About Brunel

Brunel Engineering connects highly skilled professionals with leading organizations across High Tech, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Energy, and Industrial sectors. We offer challenging projects where you can further develop your expertise while contributing to innovative and internationally recognized organizations.

Brunel offers outstanding professionals a diverse and rewarding career in an organization where openness, professionalism, and personal development are highly valued. Personal initiative is recognized and rewarded, and you will receive the coaching, training, and support needed to achieve your career ambitions.

Closing: 05 August 2026

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

Welcome to Brunel

Now great times are beginning! With Brunel you have countless opportunities to help shape technological progress. You decide how your career path goes. We support you in every phase of your career. You always have security behind you: Brunel!