HR Business Partner – Empower People, Enable Change
Location: [Amersfoort]
Where strategy meets people, and people drive performance.
Imagine this:
You’re the person managers turn to when a team is growing. When someone needs guidance, development, or clarity — they come to you. You're not just handling processes — you're shaping a workplace where people feel heard, empowered, and equipped to grow.
As an HR Business Partner at Yokogawa, you work at the intersection of people and purpose. You translate HR strategy into meaningful action, advise leaders on workforce development, and guide employees through every stage of their journey.
From performance management to policy design, from conflict resolution to capability building – your impact is real.
Why Yokogawa? – A Century of Purpose-Driven Progress
Yokogawa has been innovating for over 100 years — not for the sake of technology, but to solve real-world industrial challenges in energy, manufacturing, chemicals, and life sciences. We help our customers operate efficiently, safely, and sustainably — and we’re proud to support the transition to a low-carbon future.
But what truly sets us apart is how we work:
✅ We believe in co-innovation — across teams, countries, and disciplines.
✅ We’re driven by a mission to contribute to a better world — for people and planet.
✅ And we know our greatest assets are the people behind the systems.
At Yokogawa, you won’t just implement HR practices — you’ll help shape the way we work, grow, and lead across the Netherlands.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll act as a trusted advisor to leadership and employees, ensuring local HR practices are aligned with business needs and the broader YEF (European) and Yokogawa Global HQ strategy. You’ll be the local face of HR, guiding people topics with clarity, consistency, and care.
Key responsibilities:
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HR Policies & Projects – Design and implement local HR policies (e.g. health, flexible working) and ensure alignment with European and global initiatives.
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Guide & Advise – Advise managers and employees on HR topics; conduct assessments and gap analyses.
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In- & Outflow – Support recruitment and exit processes; coordinate with contract agencies; initiate local employer branding in collaboration with TA CoE.
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People Development – Identify training needs, set up development programs, and support performance improvement across teams.
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Organizational Development – Partner with management and Finance to assess capacity needs and drive change.
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Conflict Mediation – Resolve conflicts and support a positive work environment; contribute to GEES action planning.
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Talent & Performance Management – Support succession planning, 9-box calibration, and performance reviews in coordination with the Talent CoE.
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Compliance & Audits – Ensure alignment with legal requirements, CLA, and internal standards.
What You Bring
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A bachelor’s or academic degree (preferably in HRM or related field).
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5–10 years of HR experience, including advisory/business partnering roles.
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A solid understanding of labor law, employee relations, and organizational development.
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Experience implementing regional/global HR initiatives locally.
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Strong communication and influencing skills — in English and Dutch.
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Pragmatism, empathy, and the confidence to challenge constructively.
What You’ll Get in Return
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A role with ownership and variety, supporting real business impact.
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A seat at the table — where HR is a partner, not a processor.
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An international, people-first environment, with room to grow.
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Access to internal development opportunities, Dutch and European projects, and support from regional CoEs.
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A healthy work-life balance, flexible working conditions, and a competitive package.
Ready to shape the way people grow, lead, and thrive?
Apply now and join us in creating a culture that enables performance, progress, and purpose.
Not just a job, but a career
Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries.
Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.
About the Team
Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to "co-innovate tomorrow". We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.
Diverse, Equitable & Inclusive culture
Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.
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