Sr. People Business Partner - Dutch speaking

As a Sr. People Business Partner at DEPT®, your primary responsibilities include acting as a strategic partner to leadership, driving initiatives related to organizational development, culture, and talent management. You’ll also lead strategic HR projects and must be comfortable addressing complex organizational challenges, ensuring that our HR initiatives contribute to team engagement and satisfaction.

To excel as a Sr. People Business Partner at DEPT®, you should have extensive experience in a strategic HR role, ideally within a digital agency or tech-driven environment. Proficiency in Dutch labor law, strong advisory capabilities, and a background in managing people-related challenges are essential, alongside excellent communication skills in both Dutch and English.

Working at DEPT® as a Sr. People Business Partner involves a hybrid model where you'll collaborate in person in our offices in Amsterdam and Rotterdam. You'll engage with a vibrant team that values open communication, fun initiatives, and professional development, making it a stimulating and supportive work environment.

At DEPT®, employee satisfaction is a priority. As a Sr. People Business Partner, you will lead initiatives such as the annual employee satisfaction survey and address feedback proactively. The culture emphasizes open communication, engagement, and ensuring that employees, referred to as Depsters, are happy, healthy, and thriving within the company.

DEPT® is recognized as a great place to work due to its commitment to employee development, diversity, and creating a positive workplace culture. As a Sr. People Business Partner, you will be part of a diverse team that celebrates success together, encourages professional growth, and drives impactful HR initiatives that resonate with employees.

In your response, highlight specific examples where you've successfully partnered with leadership in a strategic capacity, focusing on outcomes related to organizational development and HR initiatives you've led.

Explain your analytical process for identifying challenges and how you collaborate with teams to create sustainable solutions, emphasizing your strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

Discuss specific engagement initiatives you've previously implemented, and how you measure their success. Mention collaboration with different departments as key to enhancing overall engagement.

Emphasize your expertise in Dutch labor laws and any relevant experiences navigating these regulations, providing examples of how you've applied this knowledge in previous roles.

Share details about a specific HR project, the steps you took to implement it, the challenges encountered, and the positive outcomes that resulted for the organization.

Discuss your experience using HR analytics to support your decisions, providing examples of how data-driven insights led to impactful HR strategies in your past roles.

Explore your approach to mentoring, highlighting techniques you've used to empower HR professionals, focusing on professional development and enhancing HR capabilities.

Discuss your views on the importance of communication, inclusivity, and employee recognition in cultivating a positive culture. Provide examples of how you've fostered such an environment.

Explain your commitment to continued professional development, including workshops, seminars, or peer discussions that ensure you stay updated on HR trends and best practices.

Share your enthusiasm for the mission of DEPT® and how the role aligns with your values and professional goals, emphasizing your desire to contribute to a vibrant team.