Strategic HR Business Partner
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Would you like to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organization by aligning our people strategy with our business goals?
We are looking for a
Strategic HR Business Partner
who is the trusted advisor of the Chief Operations Officer (COO) and will be a key member of the Operations Leadership Team (OLT), providing strategic guidance and support on all HR-related matters.
What is your role?
You contribute to the strategic HR vision, and ensure their successful execution in partnership with the HR Centers of Excellence (CoEs) and HR teams across our cluster management teams. As a Strategic HR Business Partner, you will be at the forefront of shaping the people roadmap for our business unit Operations & Supply Chain.
Your key responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership: Lead and influence the development and execution of strategic HR initiatives that align with our business objectives, focusing on areas such as performance management, talent acquisition and retention, succession planning, and leadership development. Your ability to think strategically and act decisively will be crucial in steering the organization towards its long-term goals.
Talent and Organizational Development: Take ownership of talent management processes, ensuring we have the right people in the right roles to drive the business forward. You will be responsible for creating robust succession plans, developing high-potential talent, and contribute to innovative learning and development programs that empower our employees to reach their full potential.
Executive Coaching and Leadership Development: Act as a trusted coach and advisor to senior leaders and board member, providing them with the insights and tools they need to lead effectively. You will facilitate leadership development initiatives that build the capabilities of our leaders and prepare them to meet the challenges of a dynamic business environment.
Operational Excellence: In a company with a strong focus on supply chain and operations, you will engage with themes such as optimizing our warehouse footprint, embedding a continuous improvement culture, and enhancing health and safety practices. Your ability to connect HR initiatives with operational priorities will be key to driving performance and productivity across the organization.
Employee Experience: Champion initiatives that enhance the overall employee experience, ensuring that our workplace culture is inclusive, engaging, and aligned with our organizational values. You will oversee the recruitment of senior key positions, ensuring we attract and retain top talent that shares our commitment to excellence.
Stakeholder Management: Serve as the crucial link between the needs of your business stakeholders and the service offerings of HR. You will work closely with global HR teams to ensure that the specific needs of your business unit are reflected in the global people agenda, while also contributing to the broader organizational strategy.
Collaboration and Reporting: As part of a team of HR Business Partners supporting international teams across the organization, you will report to the Head of HR Group Functions. Your collaborative approach will be essential in fostering a cohesive and effective HR function that drives business success.
Who are you?
For this job we have a couple of requirements:
Extensive HR Experience: You have multiple years of professional HR experience as an HR Business Partner, with a strong background in HR CoE areas such as Learning & Development, Talent Management, and Organizational Development.
Coaching and Development Skills: You are skilled in coaching senior leaders and developing high-performing teams. Your ability to inspire and guide others will be crucial in helping our leaders achieve their potential and drive organizational success.
Industry Passion: You have a deep passion for supply chain, logistics, and/or manufacturing processes. Your enthusiasm for these areas drives you to think creatively and strategically about process improvements and operational efficiencies.
Strategic and Hands-On Approach: You combine conceptual thinking with practical execution, ensuring that strategic initiatives are effectively implemented. Your project management skills enable you to deliver results on time and within budget.
Stakeholder Management: You have excellent stakeholder management skills and are comfortable challenging mindsets and assumptions. Your ability to influence and build strong relationships with senior leaders is a key asset in this role.
Educational Background: You hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in HRM, Business, or a related field, providing you with a strong foundation in HR principles and business strategy.
International Experience: You bring relevant international experience within a global matrix organization, ideally within a supply chain environment. This experience has equipped you with a deep understanding of the complexities of working in a diverse and dynamic global organization.
Effective Communicator: You are a thoughtful and articulate communicator with excellent people skills. You are not afraid to speak up when needed and feel confident challenging the leadership team to drive positive change.
What do we offer?
We are an ambitious, fast-growing, and financially sound organization.
You can obviously expect:
Flexible working policy in hours and location
Travel- and working from home allowance
Profit sharing bonus
Budget for training and courses
Generous pension plan
Do you want to join us?
In case you feel challenged by the above role description and requirements, we are interested in meeting you! Please use the application button and send your CV and motivation letter.
If you do not fully meet all the requirements for this role, and you think you would be a good match for us, please apply and convince us.
Do you have a question about this role? Please do not hesitate to contact cindy.ridder@kramp.com, Manager Talent Acquisition.
About us
Thanks to our ambitions we are active throughout Europe: a leading position in the agricultural market for parts. We heavily invest in E-Business and innovations. Our aim is to make it easy for our customers to run their business. Working at Kramp means working with over 3500 international colleagues. The people at Kramp are enthusiastic, professional, and involved. We speak our customers’ language, understand their challenges, and earn their trust to exceed their expectations. Our promise “It’s that easy” is embedded in our culture and DNA.
Working at Kramp means:
… you belong here! Being part of our open business community
… your work makes a difference! Have an impact on what matters
… you will develop and realize ! Learn and realize your potential
More about Kramp: https://www.careeratkramp.com/nl-nl