Sr. People Business Partner - Dutch speaking

Sr. People Business Partner

Amsterdam, Rotterdam - hybrid

This role is part of our Creative & Media team based in Rotterdam and Amsterdam. Our team is a vibrant mix of talents, ranging from Creatives, Influencer Marketers, Brand & Content Strategists to Account Managers, Programmatic and Marketing Automation Consultants. Together, we blend imaginative storytelling and performance-driven strategies with cutting-edge technology to create engaging digital experiences that build lasting relationships with our clients like Netflix, Canva, Foot Locker, Philips & Biscoff. 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 Senior People Business Partner, you will be part of this great team of ambitious and ‘gezellige’ colleagues. In this role, you will also lead a People Generalist that partners with you in this role. Within DEPT®, there is plenty of room for new ideas, creativity, and innovation!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as a strategic sparring partner for the leadership team of your business unit, driving DEPT®’s vision on people-related topics such as organizational development, culture, succession planning, learning & development, and health & well-being.

• Take ownership of strategic HR projects like Great Place to Work and the annual employee satisfaction survey, proactively leading initiatives that emerge from these projects.

• Analyze and advise on complex organizational and personnel challenges, providing sustainable solutions at both individual and team levels.

• Identify market trends and HR best practices, translating them into innovative and relevant strategies and benefits for our Depsters.

• Lead talent development and succession planning, working closely with the leadership team and the Learning & Development Coordinator to implement targeted development programs.

• Ensure that all HR initiatives contribute to our people KPIs: engaged, healthy and happy Depsters, a strong employer brand, sustainable workforce management, and talent retention.

• Global mobility & Legal:

• Coach, mentor, and further develop your direct report (a People Generalist) while strengthening the HR capabilities within your business team for long-term success.
  
  

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Senior HR Business Partner with extensive experience in a strategic HR role, preferably within a digital agency, fast growing or tech-driven environment.

• Strong advisory skills and a proven track record in guiding senior leadership teams at both a tactical and strategic level.

• Deep knowledge of Dutch labor law and experience managing complex people challenges.

• A data-driven mindset, utilizing HR analytics to make informed, strategic decisions.

• Proactive, results-oriented, and a strong stakeholder manager, capable of positioning HR as a key business partner.

• An innovative thinker with a continuous improvement mindset to enhance and modernize HR processes.

• Excellent communication skills in both Dutch (must!) and English.

• Availability on short notice to start working in the Netherlands. In this role, it’s important to be at the offices, so we expect this person to be in Amsterdam and Rotterdam weekly.
  
  

WE OFFER

• A flexible, hybrid working policy (2-3 days from the office, depending on location) and the opportunity to work from abroad for 13 weeks a year. 
• 24 vacation days per year and the possibility to buy an unlimited number of extra vacation days.
• 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. 
• 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!

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.