The Human Resources department is responsible for all employee related activities in the most broad sense. The HR Department plays a vital role to the success of the NL organisation. The Dutch HR department is multi-disciplinary and exists off HR Directors, HR Business Partners, HR Shared Service Centre, together with a number of Centres of Excellence (CoE); Compensations & Benefits, Professional Development, Payroll, HRIS, HR Legal, Talent Acquisition, Talent & Culture and the “Pensioenbureau”. The HR team supports all Dutch offices; Hengelo, Huizen, Eindhoven and Delft.
As HR we want to be good and always strive to get better. In this we act together as one. Do you want to contribute to this? As we are expanding, for our HQ in Hengelo, we are looking for an enthusiastic, inspiring and flexible
About the job
As an HR Business Partner, you have a varied job, managing the process of constant change with an eye for innovation. Thinking out-of-the-box and thinking along about cultural changes within the organization are also aspects that come to light in your role.
Your week as an HR Business Partner starts with the entire HR team, to keep each other informed about the most important projects and share relevant information during the stand-up meeting. During the working week you are regularly in conversation with different parties within the organization. In your role you are constantly switching between the interests and needs of the organization, the employees and managers. Acting like a coach is important in this. You are a sparring partner for department managers, covering various HR-related topics, the (expected) staffing, diversity and inclusion, professional and’s personal development programs, administrative matters, outflow and absenteeism. You also provide support, coach and challenge in the field of Performance Management and Professional Development.
About you
You are able to keep the overview and ‘challenge’ the interests of managers, employees and other stakeholders. You proactively contribute in obtaining the organizational goals by translating HR goals and questions into practical solutions. Besides acting as an interlocutor, it is important that you can easily connect with your colleagues in the HR department.
What you are able to offer:
- A degree HBO-/WO towards HRM/Business Administration;
- Approximately five year experience as HR advisor within a complex international matrix organisation;
- Knowledge of HR instruments;
- A flexible and agile mindset with capability to switch to as needed;
- A valuable interlocutor who can easily switch between different levels and stakeholders;
- Excellent communication skills, honourable, customer oriented, take initiatives, team player;
- Flexibility and drive to achieve desired outcomes in a VUCA environment.
- Is ready for a new challenge within a nice team to achieve results together;
- Good knowledge of the English & Dutch language
What is in it for you
A challenging job in a great team within our high-tech, innovation work environment. Includes the freedom for initiative and good ideas.
Room for personal and professional growth within our organization, for example in regards to technical, commercial or international skill.
Valuable international collaboration with co-workers from 68 different countries around the globe.
A comfortable work space in a modern environment, with a focus on flexibility and the right work life balance.
You can usually work where and whenever you want. Within Thales, we aim for a 60/40 balance, where you work from home at least two days a week, when your role allow this.
A good salary, fitting travel allowance, and the ability to personalize your employment conditions; for instance, you can trade PTO for internet costs, our bicycle plan, company fitness and relocation costs.
40 days off per year (PTO).
Interested?
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Diversity Statement
We actively support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. That means that equal opportunities, inclusion and an informal culture are integral to our success. It also means that your well-being and happiness matter to us! That’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, remote working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times.
Security Requirements
In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in The Netherlands and employment and/or education history. Some vacancies may require a security clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please refer to the General Intelligence and Security Service.
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Skills Required
- HBO or WO degree in Human Resources Management or Business Administration
- Approximately five years of experience as an HR advisor in a complex international matrix organization
- Knowledge of HR instruments
- Flexible and agile mindset with the ability to adapt as needed
- Ability to work effectively with managers, employees, and stakeholders at different levels
- Excellent communication skills, initiative, customer orientation, integrity, and teamwork
- Fluent English and Dutch language skills
Thales Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Thales and has not been reviewed or approved by Thales.
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Retirement Support — Retirement plans with employer contributions and matches, profit sharing, and share purchase opportunities are emphasized across multiple regions. These elements are positioned as competitive components of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous PTO that increases with tenure, paid holidays, and paid military, maternity, and paternity leave are described. This breadth supports work–life balance across locations.
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Flexible Benefits — Hybrid work options, flexible schedules, and parental supports such as childcare benefits and leave for sick children are available in several markets. Flexibility is presented as a core part of the employee experience.
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What We Do
Thales is a global high technology leader investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations – connectivity, big data, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and quantum technology – to build a future we can all trust, which is vital to the development of our societies. The company provides solutions, services and products that help its customers – businesses, organisations and states – in the defence, aeronautics, space, transportation and digital identity and security markets to fulfil their critical missions, by placing humans at the heart of the decision-making process.
