HRBP Group Functions & Complex Products

HRBP Group Functions & Complex Products

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As HR Business Partner Group Functions (PX) & PL Complex Products, you are the strategic HR lead for our Group Functions worldwide and a trusted advisor to our senior leadership teams. You drive organizational effectiveness, digitalization, talent development, and workforce transformation across the organization. In addition, you support the Complex Products Business Line in achieving its operational and strategic objectives. Through strong business partnering, you help shape a high-performing, future-ready organization and create an engaging employee experience that enables sustainable growth.

Main objectives include supporting the growth of the Complex Products Business Line, relocation of activities to best-cost countries, rightsizing of the direct/indirect workforce ratio, centralization of supporting functions, leadership development, workforce planning, and further optimization and digitalization of HR processes.
The HR Manager reports directly to the VP Human Resources and indirectly to the Business Line Director Complex Products and leads a team of 5 HR professionals across the Netherlands, Germany & Spain.

Purpose of the Role
Primary focus: HR lead for Group Functions globally .
Overall HR responsibility for the headquarters in Helmond & group functions reporting into the headquarters, such as Finance, IT, Procurement, Supply Chain, Quality, Sales, Customer Service, Engineering, and other headquarters functions. For the Headquarters and Dutch entities this also includes an Operational HR responsibility. For the group functions in other locations the Operational HR responsibility is local.
Drive the harmonization, centralization, and digitalization of HR processes across Group Functions.
Act as a strategic sparring partner to the Group Function Directors and senior leadership team.
Secondary responsibility: HR Business Partner for Complex Products (across the Netherlands, Germany & Spain).
Support and guide the HR team operating within Complex Products & Headquarters.

Key Areas of Responsibility
Organizational Development & Transformation

Lead organizational effectiveness and transformation initiatives across Group Functions (PX).
Support centralization and continuous improvement programs.
Drive organizational design, workforce planning, succession management, and leadership development.

HR Digitalization & Process Excellence

Further professionalize and standardize HR processes.
Promote data-driven decision-making through HR analytics and reporting.
Enhance employee and manager experience through process optimization and digital solutions.

Strategic Business Partnering

Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and Group Function Directors (PX Directors and their direct reports).
Translate business strategy into a clear people agenda.
Challenge, influence, and support leadership teams in achieving business objectives.

International HR Leadership & Coordination

Act as coordination lead for HR matters related to centralized functions across multiple countries.
Drive collaboration, alignment, and best-practice sharing across local HR teams and the global HR community.
Establish governance structures and ensure consistent implementation of HR policies, processes, and initiatives.
Maintain strong relationships with business leaders, local HR teams, works councils, and other stakeholders.

Governance, Compliance & Employee Relations

Ensure compliance with labor legislation, company policies, and HR governance standards in all relevant countries.
Build and maintain constructive relationships with works councils, employee representatives, and social partners.
Support and advise management on complex employee relations matters.
Ensure effective risk management related to people processes and employment practices.

Complex Products Business Line
Partner with business leaders on performance, talent, engagement, and organizational development initiatives.
Support change management and business growth objectives across the Netherlands and Germany.
Ensure alignment between business priorities and people strategy.

Your Qualifications
Bachelor or Master degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
At least 8-10 years of relevant HR leadership and HR Business Partner experience within an international environment.
Experience in a multinational (matrix) manufacturing, engineering, or industrial organization is preferred
Proven experience advising senior leaders and management teams on strategic people topics.
Strong track record in organizational transformation, change management, workforce planning, and leadership development.
Experience working in complex matrix organizations with multiple stakeholders.
Experience collaborating with works councils, employee representatives, and social partners.
Strong analytical skills and experience using HR data and metrics to drive business decisions.
A confident and assertive personality with the ability to challenge, influence, and engage stakeholders at all levels.
Hands-on, pragmatic, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset.
Fluent in Dutch and English; knowledge of German is considered a strong advantage.

Why Nedschroef?

Nedschroef is a prominent company in the fastening technology industry. We specialize in manufacturing high-quality fasteners for the automotive and aerospace sectors, operating across multiple locations worldwide. To achieve this, we also design and produce the machines responsible for production of these parts.

At Nedschroef, we don't just offer jobs, we offer careers that make a difference. Established in 1894 in Helmond, the Netherlands, we've grown into a world leader in automotive, industrial, and aviation fasteners, alongside our production of high-quality metal forming machines. With over 2,700 passionate team members across 26 global locations, we are a melting pot of innovation, collaboration, and engineering excellence.

Central to our success are our LEAP Values. Leadership and initiative, Effective Inclusion, Adaptability and Resilience, and Planning and Execution.These values inspire us to lead with purpose, embrace diverse perspectives, adapt to challenges, and execute our vision with precision.

Join us, and you'll find a collaborative, open, and innovative environment that values each team member. We also offer:

Become part of something bigger

At Nedschroef, we're more than an industry leader –we're a family that nurtures talent and innovation. Join us and be part of a future where your work makes a real impact.

Apply now and let's drive the future together!

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