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Human Resources Business Partner

  • Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield
  • Amstelveen
  • Contract duration unspecified
  • Full Time
  • Published: 2 days ago
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Human Resources Business PartnerUnibail-Rodamco-Westfield

At Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW), we develop and operate a portfolio of sustainable, premium, mixed-use real estate assets across Europe and the United States. Driven by our purpose to Reinvent Being Together, we are committed to accelerating urban regeneration and rethinking how we live together in cities. Today, 2,000 dedicated individuals are working together to reshape the future of real estate and shopping centers by creating innovative, engaging spaces that truly redefine community connections.

Our flagship destinations are more than just places; they're the heartbeat of the community. We empower our employees to make a real impact through volunteering, DE&I programs, and leading ESG efforts. URW is at the forefront of experiential entertainment, constantly pushing boundaries to craft unforgettable in-person and digital experiences. By surprising and delighting our customers, we create magical moments and reinvent togetherness in every interaction.

Within our Northern Europe Region - spanning the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, and the UK - we own and manage eight exceptional assets. These include Westfield Mall of the Netherlands, Stadshart Amstelveen, Westfield London, and Westfield Stratford City.

We’re looking for an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to join our Amstelveen office in a standalone role, reporting to the Managing Director of People in the UK. As a key member of the Netherlands team, you’ll play a pivotal role at the centre of a fast‑moving, ambitious organisation, shaping the employee experience, influencing culture, and driving meaningful impact across the business. The role includes regular travel to Mall of the Netherlands (MoN).

Your responsibilities

  • Adapt and apply the People Strategy to support local business goals.
  • Partner closely and regularly liaise with the Works Council, including managing organisational changes, preparing consent requests, attending and being an active participant in quarterly meetings, and actioning outcomes.
  • Provide expert guidance aligned with Dutch labour law, best practice, and business needs.
  • Develop and implement People policies and procedures consistently across the Group.
  • Coach managers on people practices, supporting them through change and negotiations.
  • Advise on employee relations, performance management, and absence cases.
  • Contribute to HR systems and process improvements with the Group People Team.
  • Deliver People solutions across business units, including talent management and succession planning.
  • Work closely with the Country Leader and senior leadership team based in the Netherlands.
  • Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across marketing, leasing, finance, centre management, legal, investment, and technical teams.
  • Locally lead the annual employee cycle: objective setting, mid‑year reviews, and year‑end performance management.
  • Champion employee engagement initiatives and employee survey outcomes.
  • Support change management processes across the Netherlands.
  • Manage People‑related projects as required.
  • Oversee local health and sickness cases (Wet Verbetering Poortwachter).
  • Manage and process monthly payroll, annual compensation cycles, and bonus reviews.
  • Manage local wellbeing initiatives.
  • Maintain relationships with local authorities (IND, Tax authorities including 30% ruling) and manage sponsorships.
  • Coordinate Group‑level learning and development for local teams.
  • Manage the local pension process and any changes that arise as part of legal changes. .
  • Act as the point of contact for external stakeholders, including insurance providers.
  • Manage People‑related legal cases in partnership with external employment lawyers.

Your profile

  • Experience working with Works Councils.
  • Deep expertise in Dutch labour law.
  • Strong relationship‑building skills and a collaborative mindset.
  • Analytical capability.
  • A proactive, responsible approach with strong ownership.
  • Fluency in Dutch and English.
  • Comfortable working in a standalone HR environment, with the support of a wider HR team in other offices.
  • Knowledge of SAP, SAP4HANA, and Workday.

We offer

  • Fantastic bonus scheme
  • Company health insurance available at a reduced tariff.
  • One-year contract with an option to extend to permanent
  • Meal allowance of € 2,- per day
  • Commuting allowance of € 0,32 cts per km, or an NS business card.
  • 6 weeks’ vacation!
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