Job Description
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.
