Senior People Business Partner

People Business Partner

Amsterdam/Rotterdam,hybrid

This role is at the centre of our Holding team in Amsterdam and Rotterdam. We’ve got a mix of skills here, from Finance and Hospitality to Recruitment, People & Culture, and Marketing. Think of us as the backbone of the company, keeping things running smoothly and helping out everywhere we can. We're the ones who answer questions, toss around ideas, offer support, and plan those fun outings and initiatives everyone loves. We’re the reliable crew that everyone counts on to keep things rolling.

JOB PURPOSE

For our People Team in The Netherlands, we are looking for a new colleague who is ready for the next step within a fast-growing, international organisation.

As DEPT®’s People team, we work together to create the best workplace in the industry. Open communication and clear expectations are the standard and we always make room for professional development and fun. We deliver what we promise and aim for happy employees (who we call Depsters) in an organisational structure that serves DEPT®’s business goals. As our new People Business Partner, you will be part of this great team of ambitious and ‘gezellige’ colleagues. Within DEPT®, there is plenty of room for new ideas, creativity, and innovation!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partnering up with the leadership of your business team to bring DEPT®’s vision on people-related topics (e.g. culture, succession planning, learning & development, health & wellbeing, etc.) to life;
• Leading projects like Great Place to Work and the yearly employee satisfaction analysis, and proactively facilitating initiatives that come out of these projects;
• Supporting the leadership team of your business unit with complex organisational and personnel challenges;
• Following trends within the market and translating them to new benefits/opportunities for our Depsters;
• Discovering the learning needs of the Depsters in your business unit and taking ownership in developing training programs (in collaboration with our Learning & Development Coordinator) that suit those needs;
• Making sure that everything you do contributes to our people KPIs: happy Depsters, voluntary attrition, and health & well-being;
• Leading and further developing the skills of your direct report (a People Generalist), with whom you will support your business team.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Experienced HR Business partner, preferably within a digital agency / the tech industry;
• Knowledge of Dutch labour law;
• Someone who is punctual, proactive, has a positive attitude and can work independently;
• Someone who can bring fresh thinking and energy to the team with a can-do mentality;
• Clear communication and someone who takes ownership over their actions;
• Working proficiency of both Dutch and English.
• Direct availability to start working in the Netherlands.

WE OFFER

• A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021, has been named a Great Place To Work since 2022 in the Netherlands and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Awesome clients. Whether big, small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with all of them. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• The choice to work where you are most productive: whether that is in one of our offices, or abroad for 13 weeks a year. Rather work from home? No problem! We’ll provide you with the best of class materials, such as a high-quality laptop, monitor, work phone and the necessary furniture.
• Work anywhere. Choose your ideal workspace: office, abroad for 13 weeks a year, or home. We’ll equip you with everything you need.
• DEPT®/YOU Learning Menu and DEPT®/YOU Special Programs. Develop your skills with courses and programs tailored to your needs.
• Stay happy and healthy with a contribution to your health through the OpenUp platform, gym and wellness discounts, and healthy lunches at the office.
• Get a discount on your lease bike and ride in style. You can also enjoy hassle free-commutes with an NS Business Card. 
• You can discover even more employee benefits here.

WHO ARE WE?

We are pioneers at heart. What does that mean? We are always looking forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 30+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients problems, no matter where you are in the world.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.