HR Business Partner (Maternity Cover - 12 months)

Role Overview
The HR Business Partner will lead and manage HR operations for our Filoform sites, acting as a strategic HR Business Partner to the Joints & Seals Management team. This role is responsible for delivering effective HR services across recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compensation, and compliance. The HR Business Partner will drive cultural development, support organizational transformation, and ensure alignment with long-term business objectives.

Key Accountabilities

Business Partnership

• Supporting the HR Director to ensure alignment and delivery of the Company and HR Strategic plan across Joints & Seals and IPE

• Providing business partnership to Joints & Seals Management Team to offer insights and guidance

• Acting as a trusted advisor for HR policies, conflict resolution and complex workplace matters

• Driving a range of projects and initiatives across a wide range of HR areas

• Identifying capability gaps and ensuring alignment with long term business objectives.

  
  
  

Organizational & Cultural Development

• Leading and Supporting structural and organisational transformations with agile, people focused solutions

• Promoting high-performance culture by embedding good performance management

• Promoting a culture of continuous improvement throughout the HR function

• Improving employee wellbeing by using Employee Engagement survey results

• Partnering with key business stakeholders to continuously develop the Company EVP strategy through new initiatives, new policies and new benefits to attract and retain talent

Operational & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with country specific employment laws and regulations whilst mitigating risks

• Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance HR efficiency and employee experience

• Be the point of contact for escalated ER issues, including liaising with relevant legal bodies and establishing business suitable solutions

HR Metrics

• Utilizing HR metrics and analytics to support data driven decision making and improving HR effectiveness and business alignment

Associated Responsibilities

• Assist the HR Director with additional projects as and when required

Key Performance Indicators

1. Timely delivery of all HR projects as set by the HR Director and/ or Joints & Seals Management Team
2. Employee Engagement Score improvement. Measuring satisfaction, motivation, and commitment of our employees.
3. Achievement of personal annual goals, and ensure direct reports achieve personal annual goals
4. Identify skill gaps and future needs
5. Employee turnover rate – percentage of employees leaving the company

Experience and Training

• Degree in Human Resource Management or similar, is essential.

• HR professional accreditation aligned to local practices

• Must have minimum 5 years Human Resource experience within a multi-national business, with minimum 2-3 years at Business Partner level

• Must have experience leading HR projects and at ease working with Senior level stakeholders, from various business functions and regions

• Candidates must have experience in leading teams, ideally, in multiple sites, and be able to comfortably demonstrate how they have driven results in a range of HR areas.

• Must have strong planning skills and able to manage multiple priorities

• Experienced with a range of MS packages (Excel, PowerPoint), HRIS or ATS experience would be advantageous

• Must be flexible to travel between the Netherlands, UK, and Germany, when required

Essential Competencies

1. Strategic Thinking
   Ability to align HR initiatives with organizational goals and anticipate future workforce needs
2. Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution
   Skilled in managing workplace issues, fostering engagement, and maintaining a positive culture
3. Communication Skills
   Clear communication across all levels of the organization
4. Leadership & Influence
   Ability to lead HR teams, influence senior stakeholders, and drive change effectively
5. Legal & Compliance Knowledge
   Strong understanding of employment law, health and safety regulations, and HR best practices.
6. Data-Driven Decision Making
   Ability to analyse HR metrics, interpret trends, and use insights for strategic decisions
7. Adaptability & Problem-Solving
   Flexibility to manage change and resolve complex HR challenges quickly.
8. Performance Management
   Fostering a strong performance management culture across the company.
9. Technology Proficiency
   Familiarity with HRIS systems, payroll software, and digital HR tools.

*Note: This list is not exhaustive and may be updated based on business needs. Flexibility and adaptability are key aspects of this role.