HR Business Partner - Netherlands

The Context

As part of the continued growth of our Health, Wealth & Career (HWC) segment in the Netherlands, we are looking to hire a HR Business Partner who will take on a broad HR Business Partner remit, delivering end-to-end support under the guidance of experienced HR colleagues.

This role is an excellent development opportunity for an early-career HR professional looking to build strong HR Business Partner experience in a structured, international and collaborative environment.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Senior HR Director for the country cluster, the role combines hands-on delivery with exposure to a broad HR Business Partner scope, enabling the successful candidate to build business partnering capability and HR judgement through structured support, coaching and escalating more complex cases as appropriate.

• Key Responsibilities HR Advisory Provide first-line HR guidance to managers, applying policies and processes and escalating topics when needed.
• Individual Employee Matters
  Handling of individual employee matters (e.g., performance, absenteeism and return-to-work processes), preparing documentation and recommendations under the guidance of senior HR colleagues and in line with local legislation.
• HR Processes & Transactions
  Support annual processes such as salary reviews, promotions and other HR transactions with appropriate review and sign-off where required.
• Organisational Change
• Inclusion & Wellbeing
  Contribute to initiatives supporting diversity, inclusion and work-life balance across the organisation.
• Works Council Collaboration
  Maintain regular touchpoints with the local Works Council together with other HR colleagues, including participation in recurring Works Council meetings and handling information and consultation requests.

Support organisational changes from an HR perspective and help implement HR policies and procedures aligned with business needs, coordinating inputs with relevant stakeholders.

The requirements

• Typically, 2–5 years of experience in HR (including internships or apprenticeships), ideally in an international, professional services or corporate environment.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Human Resources, Employment Law, Business Administration or a related field.
• Strong technical skills, including proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel), and confidence working with HR data, trackers and reports.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic and high-demand environment.
• Strong communication skills in Dutch and English, both written and verbal
• Well organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative mindset, proactive attitude and strong sense of confidentiality.

What We Offer

• A HR Business Partner role with close coaching, supervision and feedback from experienced HR professionals.
• Exposure to a broad HR scope in an international and matrix environment.
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A diverse and inclusive workplace where differences are valued and respected.

WTW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.
We are committed to equal employment opportunities at WTW.