At Octagon Professionals, we are looking for an experienced Senior HR Business Partner to join our internal team. This role goes beyond traditional HR. Were looking for someone who is comfortable advising on organisational strategy, leading projects, and supporting our client-facing HR services when needed.
You will play a key role in driving HR initiatives across the business from supporting our own team, to helping implement solutions for key clients. Youll be the go-to for both strategic advice and operational follow-through.
This position requires solid knowledge of Dutch labour law, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage a wide range of responsibilities from organisational change and performance management to complex HR projects.
Responsibilities:
Strategic HR Partnership
You will work closely with senior leadership to align HR strategy with business priorities. Youll advise on organisational change, provide guidance on people-related matters, and help shape our internal HR direction as we grow.
Project Implementation Client Support
Youll lead HR-related projects within our company and support project-based implementations for our clients (e.g. on-boarding new services, policy design, process roll-outs). Coordination, planning, and stakeholder management will be part of your daily work.
Employee Relations Engagement
You will help foster a positive, inclusive culture by supporting people managers and employees with clarity and care. This includes handling complex cases, conflict resolution, and improving employee engagement.
HR Operations Compliance
You will be responsible for optimising processes, managing documentation and reporting, and ensuring compliance with all Dutch labour legislation and regulatory frameworks. Youll also help manage relationships with third-party providers and internal tools.
What were looking for:
Were looking for someone who can think strategically, but also enjoys getting things done. You should be confident in managing complexity and working closely with diverse teams- while keeping a practical, structured mindset.
Wed love to meet you if you have:
We know senior professionals are looking for more than just a title. Thats why we offer a role where youll have real influence, autonomy, and the space to do meaningful work.
What we offer:
Were not just hiring someone to do HR were looking for a partner in building the next chapter of Octagon. If youre ready to bring your experience into a role where your voice counts, wed love to hear from you.
Ready for this new challenge? Apply now and lets get in touch!
Octagon Professionals International is a full-service recruitment and HR services firm with 30 years of experience in the European and international market. Our large network of professionals across multiple functional areas, and multi-national team provide flexible solutions customised to individual client needs.
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