Human Resources Business Partner in NETHERLANDS

Role-People Business Partner

Contract Type: Permanent / Hybrid – Full time or alternatively 3-4 days/ week can also work for the right person

Recruiting/Hiring Manager: People Leadership Team

Company Info

Systemiq is a system-change company dedicated to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement. We transform markets and business models in key areas: nature and food, materials and circularity, energy, urban areas, and sustainable finance. As a certified B Corp, we combine strategic advisory with high-impact work and partner with business, finance, policymakers, and civil society to deliver system change. Since 2016, we have grown to over 390 people across Brazil, Germany, France, Indonesia, the Netherlands, and the UK.

Position

Systemiq has been operating for 7 years, and the Netherlands office, established 3 years ago, has grown to over 50 people. We’re ready for the next level of professionalization. As part of the Systemiq global People team, the People Business Partner is pivotal to our growth strategy in the Netherlands. You will support various teams, embody the Systemiq vision, and enhance our employee experience. Find creative solutions to challenges, collaborate internally and externally, and look for opportunities to continuously improve our HR practices and employee experience.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for the Netherlands, managing onboarding, offboarding, and employee relations.
• Contract issuance for global contractors and Senior advisors & Partners.
• Support performance reviews and development action planning.
• Develop and implement strategies to maintain a positive work environment and promote employee engagement.
• Partner in succession planning and support senior leadership in talent management.
• Lead HR projects and support the implementation of DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) initiatives.

About You

• Self-starter with the ability to balance hands-on tasks with strategic thinking.
• Experience in fast-growing, international businesses, preferably in startup/scale-up environments or strategy/management consulting.
• Strong project management skills with a focus on accuracy and detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Creative, resilient, and solution-oriented.
• Proficient in using data-driven techniques to solve people problems and embrace HR technology systems.

Essential Qualifications

• Full proficiency in English and Dutch (written and oral).
• Minimum of 5 years of HR experience in a European context.
• Demonstrable knowledge of people analytics
• Intermediate/Advanced experience with Microsoft Office 365, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint.
• Bachelor’s degree/equivalent or higher

Other information

Applications in English from current residents in Amsterdam will be considered.

Disclaimer: Please ensure you are legally eligible to work/live in your location when applying for this role. Visa sponsorship or relocation costs will not be provided.

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe that diversity and inclusion are at the heart of system change. We commit to:

• Embedding diverse and inclusive ways of working daily.
• Providing a supportive environment where people can be themselves and excel.
• Supporting our people at all stages of their lives and accommodating personal priorities where they matter most.

Reward and Recognition

The remuneration and benefits package will reflect the successful candidate's experience and the country hired.