HR Business Partner International Head Quarters (IHQ)

Full-time, 32-38 hours a week 

A dynamic and international environment, that is how Action IHQ is characterized. As HR Business Partner, you enjoy working in a fast paced retail organization. We have grown tremendously over the last years and have a challenging growth strategy for the years ahead of us. With your drive, enthusiasm and knowledge you help us reach our goals by supporting and challenging our leaders in the International Head Quarters on HR related matters.   
 

Your daily action

Action is growing rapidly, we aim to open 1 store per day! In order to keep up with growth, our teams are expanding, our way of working is changing and our systems, tools and processes need to be aligned to support this growth. In the role of HR Business Partner you support several IHQ departments e.g. Finance, Real Estate, and Communication department. 

You create & monitor reports, analyze HR data, monitor (international) employee changes and communication, signal possible risks, (pro-)actively advice managers on all core HR processes and policies. You are part of the management teams and build strong relationships with your stakeholders at all levels (from team lead to director). Together with the managers you create, update and monitor progress on people plans, workforce planning, define training needs and drive and monitor engagement action plans. You are the linking pin between business and recruiters, ensuring a solid candidate pipeline and hiring the right caliber of new colleagues. Due to our growth we continuously need to evaluate how we are organized. HR plays an important role in supporting the business to prepare for and execute on organizational changes, so we can build sustainable teams. During the performance management cycle you inform managers of what they need to do, monitor progress, organize and facilitate talent review sessions. You like to challenge your counterparts at all levels. As a sparring partner you are able to translate business needs into actionable (business)plans. You respond timely to questions from colleagues about HR processes and/or policies. We encourage you to help us to grow, improve and build a strong HR organization. 

Since we are a fast paced organization you need to set priorities, plan and execute (ad hoc if needed) and review almost on a daily basis. You like to work in an international environment. 
 

Meet your team

Our IHQ HR department consists of several expertise centers (Recruitment, Compensation & Benefits, Talent development, HR Projects, Legal) and our HR Services department, responsible for HR Administration and salary payments for all our employees. The IHQ HR Business Partner team supports the IHQ departments. Within this team you have your own area of responsibility and work closely together with the other HR teams. You ensure your colleagues are updated on a regular basis about developments or upcoming processes.
Do you want to contribute to the further professionalization of our HR team with your ideas? Take Action!
 

This is you

You are able to build strong relationships with managers & colleagues. Within our fast-paced organization you react quickly. Sometimes you work at strategic level, more often tactical and operational topics require your attention. You are visible in the organization and put HR topics on the agenda, you provide advice to managers and employees about HR processes, policies and tools. As a business partner you get to know the departments, you understand the business plans, translate these into pragmatic people plans and know how you can support teams based on your HR expertise. 

In addition: 

• A Bachelor’s degree (preferably in HRM or International Business) 
• at least 6 years of experience in a similar position within a centralised organization 
• an excellent command of Dutch and English (both spoken and written)
• Has a great sense of responsibility and offer both solicited and unsolicited advice

Our offer

Surprisingly more! From our bustling home base in the Netherlands, you’ll have an impact on the whole of Europe. The counter now stands at more than 2,500 stores in 12 countries and millions of smiles from our customers. And we have big growth ambitions. For Action and for you. Because our growth means that you can always take new steps. A different job, an interesting innovation project, new skills: as a professional you can develop without limits. And all this in a culture where our shared values are truly lived: customer focus, teamwork, simplicity, discipline, cost conscious and respect.

Did you know that you can also count on us for:

• 24 vacation days, with the option to purchase 5 extra days based on a 38-hour work week
• an annual bonus between 10% and 20% based on business and personal performance
• 15% employee discount on your purchases at Action;
• Flexible working hours and the option to work 40% of your working hours working from home (in coordination with your team and manager) 15% staff discount on your purchases at Action
• A good pension scheme, work from home allowance, collective health insurance and travel allowance (Zwaagdijk-Oost is reachable from Amsterdam by car in just 30 minutes on uncongested roads or through public transport, using the shuttle bus from Hoorn train station)
   

How we contribute to society

If you only know Action from the stores, a world will open up for you when you join us. For example, we are working hard behind the scenes to make a positive impact on society and the environment. Did you know, for example, that we sponsor more than 2,500 children worldwide who are growing up in an SOS Children’s Village? That our team reflects the diversity of our customers, including 124 nationalities? That we already source more than 92% of our wood products and 100% of our cotton sustainably? And that only energy-efficient LED lighting is used in more than half of our stores? Yes, that is also Action. Curious about what other initiatives we’re facilitating? Join our team and find out for yourself.
 

Interested?

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we warmly invite anyone who recognises themselves in the vacancy to apply. So take action and respond to this vacancy now!

What happens next:

1. Response to your application within 14 days (and usually earlier)
2. First meeting with the Recruitment Manager
3. Online assessment to get to know you better
4. Second interview the HR Director
5. Welcome to Action…

Throughout the process, your recruiter is your permanent point of contact and is available to answer any questions you may have.

At Action, integrity is of great importance to us. A pre-employment screening is therefore part of the application process for this vacancy. Contact your recruiter for more information.