Hilti Netherlands is looking for a Senior HR Business Partner with the ambition to grow into a future Head of HR—in the Netherlands, in another Hilti market, or eventually even at regional level. This role is designed as a landing position for high potential HR talent with the ambition and capability to take on international leadership roles within the Hilti Group. The position sits within Hilti Netherlands and includes HR responsibilities for the Hilti Project Excellence Centre. You will partner closely with senior leadership (LT/MT), act as a strategic advisor, and ensure and execute operational excellence. This role is part of our long term succession planning for senior HR leadership roles.
As the Senior HR Business Partner, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our people strategy and organizational development within Hilti Netherlands, while also supporting the international side of our business. In this role, you work closely with line management to provide HR related advice, support, service, and guidance to employees and leadership teams. You coach leaders, drive people development, support strategic recruitment, succession planning, and organizational development, all in alignment with Hilti’s business objectives, strategic initiatives, and organizational priorities.
Together with senior leaders and global HR colleagues, you will design, drive, and continuously improve the HR processes, leadership capabilities, and talent pipelines that enable Hilti’s long term success. This role requires strong business acumen, deep HR expertise, strategic and analytical thinking, and the ability to operate effectively in a complex international matrix. You will lead and support initiatives that strengthen our culture, develop our people, and prepare the organization for future challenges. This position is designed for high potential HR talent with the ambition and mobility to grow into senior international HR leadership.
- Serve as a trusted business partner and sparring partner to leaders across the organization.
- Advise team leaders and employees on all HR related topics, ensuring high quality guidance and support.
- Lead, manage, and implement HR projects for our international Hilti Project Excellence Centre.
- Coordinate all compensation related processes, including salary reviews, promotions, and contract management.
- Deliver leader onboarding and provide local training on HR processes, systems, and policies.
- Coach team leaders on people related matters, ensuring consistent application of HR processes and adherence to guidelines.
- Operational HR tasks.
We have an excellent mix of people, which we believe makes for a more vibrant, more innovative, more productive team. So, if you’ve never worked in construction, that’s fine with us. Success at Hilti is down to teamwork and ability, no matter your background.
What you need is:
- A Master’s degree in Human Resources at University level
- A minimum of 5-6 years of experience in HR. More experience is a plus
- Strong knowledge of Dutch labour law and experience with Dutch HR practices
- International experience or clear international affinity (study abroad, expat experience or demonstrated ambition)
- Deep understanding of HR core processes, systems, and tools
- Ability to operate effectively in a complex international matrix environment
- Experience in the same or similar sector is a strong advantage
- High potential to grow into senior HR leadership roles and willingness to relocate internationally in the near future
We really value our people, and we've worked hard to develop a reward package that reflects this, creating your future to be just how you would want it. Some of our benefits include:
- Good salary and bonus scheme
- Mobility allowance plus ability to claim your kilometers.
- 25 holidays + 3 additional days and 2 additional days if you are not sick during the year.
- A fully paid contribution free pension scheme.
- Free use of our shuttle bus from the metro station to the office.
- Hybrid working environment with options of working 2 days remotely.
- For expats the ability to work from your home country for 3 weeks/ year to be close to family.
- Bike and gym services.
We have a very thorough people review process; unlike any we know of in any other business. We can pair talent with opportunities - developing our people in their current roles or challenging them to work in new ways or in new places. It’s how we find the right fit, further our teams personally and professionally, get the best value for each employee, and increase the job satisfaction.
Hilti is a global leader in construction innovation, with more than 34,000 team members across 120 countries. Guided by our purpose, Making Construction Better, we’re driven to keep learning, growing, and finding new ways to make a lasting impact. Here, you’ll be empowered to use your strengths, work with a global and inclusive team, and take on meaningful challenges. At Hilti, you’ll have the chance to make your ideas, achievements, and growth real through purpose, passion, and teamwork.
At Hilti, inclusion is a key focus in how we work, lead, and grow together. We are committed to embracing diversity of thought and creating an environment that is inclusive of everyone, everywhere. We continuously strive to ensure every voice is valued and every team member feels empowered to contribute. By building on this foundation, we strengthen our teams, our innovation, and our impact, making construction better together.
For further questions, please feel free to contact Nicolette Spanjersberg ([email protected]).
