Assistant HR Business Partner - Benelux
Function: HR
Scope: Benelux
Reports to: HR Lead Benelux
Location: Amsterdam #TMICC
Terms & Conditions: Full Time
ABOUT ICE CREAM: Life Tastes Better With Ice Cream
We spark moments of happiness for people and within the communities where we operate. However, it is not as simple as it may seem. As ice cream makers we are serious about happiness. With warm hearts, we create the coolest products. We are the proof that an unbroken chain of happier people works – for a happy planet and winning smiles. As the largest ice cream company in the world, we have over 100 years of experience in delivering smiles, and we plan to continue this for many more years to come, with our people and planet first.
We have 35 brands, including 3 one billion Euro brands (Magnum, Wall’s, Ben & Jerry’s), in over 60 countries. All driven to spread happiness through indulgent yet responsibly made and marketed products. We have a well-developed strategy to deliver growth and value creation which is clear on where to play and how to win as world’s leading Ice Cream Company.
Purpose of Role
As Assistant HRBP, you’ll support HR operations across Belgium and the Netherlands. This role plays a key role in delivering HR support to the business and ensuring HR delivery is fully aligned to business goals in their area of business, with a focus on employee experience, performance management, culture and more. You’ll work closely with the Benelux HR Lead, line managers, and central HR teams to deliver day-to-day HR support and help drive key people initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
The Assistant HR Business Partner ensures the execution of HR activities being aligned with global direction and strategy.
HR Operations: Support recruitment, onboarding, contract management, and HR system updates (Workday).
Employee Relations: Assist with case handling, absence management, and compliance with Belgian and Dutch labor laws.
Performance & Development: Coordinate performance reviews, learning plans, and talent processes.
Data & Reporting: Maintain HR data, analyze trends, and support decision-making with insights.
Stakeholder Support: Act as first point of contact for employees and managers, providing support across HR topics.
Project Support: Contribute to HR projects such as engagement, well-being, and organizational changes.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
- Experience in HR, ideally with some experience in Belgium and/or Netherlands
- Working knowledge of Belgian and Dutch labor law and HR practices.
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, building strong relationships with trust & confidence.
- Good knowledge of key HR processes, roles and responsibilities
- Comfortable with HR systems (Workday, PowerBI, UniPulse etc) and managing, analysing HR data and building insights and a point of view from that data
- Strong communication skills in Dutch and English (French is a plus).
- Hands-on, proactive mindset with attention to detail, eager to learn and share new ideas
- Willing to travel between Brussels & Amsterdam as needed
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
We embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.
For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply and for this vacancy in principle we will first consider candidates based in the Netherlands. If you are based outside of the Netherlands and you are interested to apply, please feel free to do so but we can only take your application on if a decision is made to also recruit outside of the Netherlands.
ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?
We take pleasure seriously. Join the Ice Cream team now!
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What We Do
Be part of the world’s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow; and we believe in business as a force for good. Unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make this happen. Our brilliant business leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best.
Our portfolio ranges from nutritionally balanced foods to indulgent ice creams, affordable soaps, luxurious shampoos and everyday household care products. We produce world-leading brands including Lipton, Knorr, Dove, Axe, Hellmann’s and Omo, alongside trusted local names and innovative-forward thinking brands like Ben & Jerry’s, The Dollar Shave Club and Dermalogica.
Every individual here can bring their purpose to life through their work. Join us and you’ll be surrounded by inspiring leaders and supportive peers. Among them, you’ll channel your purpose, bring fresh ideas to the table, and simply be you. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we’ll work to help you become a better you.
