HR Business Partner

Location: Hengelo, Netherlands

About us

In a world that is getting faster, more unpredictable and full of possibilities every day, we've got big ambitions – to build a future that we can all rely on. And we prefer to do this together with you. Do you like the world of Digital Identity & Security, Defense, Space or Aerospace? Then we could be a good match!

Over more than 85.000 colleagues worldwide are on a daily basis making the world a safer place. In the Netherlands 2500 colleagues are working within Thales. We are located in four cities: Huizen, Delft, Eindhoven and Hengelo (HQ). Together with an extensive ecosystem of knowledge partners, customers and suppliers, we work on radars and combat management systems for naval vessels, cyber security solutions, transportation systems, communication equipment for land forces, cryogenic cooling solutions and research & development for radar technology.  For the Naval business, located in Hengelo, we are looking for a HR Business Partner to join our team.

In this role, you will be accountable for driving the  people agenda enabling the delivery of the business strategy and to further build a performance & growth culture. As a trusted partner, you will work with business leaders to ensure people initiatives help the business to attract, develop, engage and retain employees through talent management practices, organizational development and leading change management and employee engagement activities. To achieve this, you will collaboratively work with the HR Centers of Expertise (COE) and HR Shared Services to deliver HR programs and support.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Drive the key HR initiatives as worked out in our Netherlands people roadmap and the associated action plans related to topics such as Learning Culture, Wellbeing, Talent & Performance, DE&I and Strategic Workforce Planning;

• Identify and build managerial and technical capabilities and growth of a talent pipeline aligned to business strategy with business leaders and managers in Hengelo;

• Coach, challenge and advise managers to ensure business objectives are delivered;

• Support managers in day to day activities associated with leading people (absenteeism, performance management, team dynamics). Facilitate people managers class room training on these topics;

• Active involvement in organizational design and managing relations with (a committee) of the Works Council;

• Actively manage the HR annual cycle to ensure optimal employee experience (salary review, promotions, development check in’s);

• Lead a cross functional HR project, this varies from process improvement to the launch of new programs and everything in between; 

• Provide data-driven insights to managers that underpin the business and people strategy.

Why you'd be a good match
You have/are

• 5 or more years of relevant Human Resources experience, primarily as a HR Business Partner including experience supporting (senior) managers, going through a change

• Strong business and HR acumen, including outstanding judgment, analytical skills, critical thinking and self-initiative - has a track record on delivering commitments

• Experience and understanding in the field of HR – you’ve worked also in a CoE (Talent Acquisition, Talent, Learning and Culture) or have led cross functional HR projects

• Capable and willing to translate strategy into more tactical, operational actions and support for the business

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business or related field

• Experience in an international matrix organization is an asset to understand and manage the dynamics in your daily work at Thales

What We Offer

• A challenging job in a great team (both business and HR) within our international, high-tech, innovative work environment. Includes the freedom for initiative and good ideas;

• Room for personal and professional growth within our organization;

• Valuable international collaboration with coworkers from 70 different countries around the globe;

• A good salary, and the ability to personalize your employment conditions: for instance, you can trade days off for internet costs, our bicycle plan, company fitness and relocation costs.

• 40 (yes 40) days of PTO

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Security Requirements

This position will require successfully completing a background check.
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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