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About this opportunity!

Are you a proactive and resilient People Business Partner (PBP) who thrives in a dynamic, international environment? Do you want to contribute to a strong and inclusive company culture while supporting leaders in achieving their business goals? Come join Ericsson's dynamic and innovative team!

Be part of a role where you're at the helm of shaping and optimizing our People Experience, focusing on transparency in decision-making processes and empowering performance. Simultaneously, you will integrate our People Philosophies, ensuring that our business direction aligns with our people-first approach. Our purpose is to create connections that make the unimaginable possible. It’s why we exist. Every day, we use our creativity, expertise, and technology to develop unbelievable innovations and solve some of the world’s greatest challenges.

As a People Business Partner, you will work with our People leaders to ensure we develop and maintain diverse, inclusive, and compliant teams. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong desire to work with a high-performing and collaborative People (HR) team and possesses the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while delivering results within tight deadlines. Additionally, you ensure compliance with labor laws, HR policies, and ethical business practices.

What You Will Do

• You will be part of the People team of 8 People Business Partners for Customer Unit (CU) Western Europe (2 Netherlands, 5 Germany, and 1 Switzerland), working from the Netherlands (office location Breda) together with the Head of People Netherlands, with our local Admin Support and Payroll teams. Your manager (CU WE Head of People) is based in Germany (Düsseldorf).
• You will be driving Wellbeing, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), Compliance, and Talent Development initiatives like our GenNext community.
• As a modern People Business Partner, you will be able to use Data Analytics and AI to give advice and influence our Leaders based on data and facts.
• Pro-actively take part in our People Programs, like setting a higher standard on Talent, Ericsson on the Move and will help us to become the Best Tech employer & Preferred Place to work.
• Collaborate with leadership and employees to develop and implement People strategies that align with our business objectives, enhance our performance, and foster a positive organizational culture.
• Encourage and advice our Leaders on Total Reward related matters, Leadership, Performance Management, Learning and Development.
• Build a partnership with our leaders by providing consultation, guidance, metrics, support, and development to increase the effectiveness of their organization.
• Ensure compliance with business ethics, company policies and labor laws.
• Working together with other departments outside of the People department (e.g. Car Fleet Management, Sourcing and Finance) on People related topics.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s (HBO) or Master’s (Universiteit) degree in HR Management or a related field
• At least 6 years’ relevant HR experience as a People Business Partner, HR Business Partner, or senior HR Advisor in a dynamic business environment (preferably in a matrix organization)
• Advanced interpersonal, listening, and communication skills
• Comfortable and experienced with interacting with a variety of stakeholders across organizational levels
• Experience in being the interface to the local works council
• Project and change management skills, with a background in organizational development
• Experience with leading projects from planning to implementation
• Strategic thinking capabilities and experience with implementing a structured approach to complex topics
• Experience with People Analytics and data-driven decision-making
• Experience with AI is an advantage
• Conflict Management skills and experience
• Strong excel and power point skills
• Ability to manage own well being and being resilient in a fast paced environment
• Fast learner, pro- active and agile way of working with ability to adapt to a continuously changing environment
• Knowledge of HR processes, labor laws, and regulations, including Gatekeeper Improvement Act (Wet Verbetering Poortwachter) and RVU (Regeling Vervroegde Uitdiensttreding).
• Experience with International Mobility is an advantage.
• Empathetic, flexible, and resilient, with a strong focus on both strategic as well es operational topics
• Coaching and advisory skills, with the ability to support and inspire leaders.
• Excellent command of Dutch (preferably native) and strong proficiency in English, both spoken and written.

What We Offer

• An international and diverse team of People colleagues across CU Western Europe and globally.
• A competitive benefits package, including a variable bonus, flexible working hours, and a hybrid work model (60% office-based, 40% home-office).
• A challenging and versatile role, where you will support the business, contribute to strategic HR projects, and make an impact both in the Netherlands and beyond.

Interviews will be conducted in both English and Dutch. CV’s need to be sent in English.

Are you ready to make a difference as a People Business Partner, contributing directly to both business growth and employee success?

Apply now and become part of our team!