HR Business Partner Rotterdam

Are you an HR Business Partner looking for an independent and impactful role? Do you have experience driving a challenging HR agenda in a demanding (chemical) production environment? And are you eager to contribute to a company that is truly committed to building a sustainable future? Then we are looking for you!

Your Challenge

In this role, you provide comprehensive support on all HR-related matters; performance management, strategic workforce planning, coaching, team interventions, change management, and succession planning at our Rotterdam site. You take the lead in promoting vitality and sustainable employability, and you are responsible for accurate HR reporting. You work closely with the central HR team and act as a trusted advisor to the Site Leadership Team (SLT) and people managers. You ensure that all HR practices comply with local labor laws, internal policies, and collective labor agreements. As HR Business Partner, you play a key role in aligning the workforce, fostering engagement, and ensuring the organization is equipped to meet production goals safely and efficiently.

Your tasks:

The HR Business Partner reports to the CHRO and works closely with the central HR team and fellow site HRBPs. As a member of the local Site Leadership Team (SLT), you actively contribute to strategic decision-making and help shape the future of the site. Furthermore your tasks are:

• Align HR strategies with manufacturing business objectives by advising plant leadership on workforce planning, organizational design, and talent development.

• Initiate and support change management initiatives to drive organizational effectiveness and adaptability.
• You hold end-to-end responsibility for the effective implementation of HR policies within your scope at the Rotterdam site.
• This includes key areas such as, absenteeism, sustainable employability, strategic workforce planning, and HR reporting and supporting change management initiatives
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with all relevant internal and external stakeholders within your area of responsibility
• Represent HR within your local Management Team (MT), providing coaching and strategic direction and operational support on HR-related topics. You guide and support people managers, and collaborate closely with the local Works Council (OR) to ensure alignment and effective communication.
• Within the Central HR team you will receive support from the Compensation and Benefits Team, Operations Team and Recruitment

This is our offer

Nobian offers you a challenging and autonomous HR role where your impact is both visible and meaningful. You will contribute directly to the broader HR strategy, developed in close collaboration with our corporate HR departments and HR teams across various sites. We also offer:

• Permanent contract.
• 35 paid holidays.
• Attractive bonus opportunities.
• Excellent pension scheme.

Have you got what it takes

Naturally, we also expect a lot from you. You are an experienced HR professional who operates independently and combines strategic insight with strong hands-on execution. You know how to effectively manage stakeholders—both within the business and across various HR disciplines. Furthermore you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in an HR Business Partner or similar role, preferably within a 24/7 (chemical) production environment.
• Strong knowledge of Dutch labor law, works council dynamics, and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication skills in Dutch
• Hands-on and proactive approach to problem-solving.