HR Business Partner

WWF-NL employs 170 talented and intrinsically motivated professionals. The organization consists of the Conservation, Engagement, Organization & Talent Development, and Finance & Operations departments. The HR team is part of the Organization & Talent Development department. The team reports to the Chief People Officer. To strengthen this team, we are looking for a

HR Business Partner

(32–40 hours per week)

The HR team contributes to WWF-NL’s strategy by making a targeted contribution to the development of the organization, the teams, and the people. As an HR Business Partner, you serve as a sounding board for managers on a wide range of HR issues. You make an impact by supporting and coaching managers, resulting in engaged and inspired teams. In addition, you’ll collaborate with your HR colleagues on projects that contribute to the organization’s development. These may include performance management, employee well-being, and pensions. Although the role requires a high degree of independence and self-reliance, you’ll also draw a lot of energy from the collaboration within our multidisciplinary team and the daily coordination with your internal client. 

Duties and Responsibilities

You will serve as an inspiring sparring partner for the management team at WWF-NL. You will advise them on how to further develop their teams into engaged, passionate, and impactful teams. You will be able to translate the teams’ needs into HR solutions. The focus here is on the personal and professional development of individuals and teams, absence management, recruitment and selection, performance management, talent management, and sustainable employability. More administrative HR tasks, such as those related to absenteeism, are also part of your responsibilities. An important part of our organizational strategy is ensuring equality, fairness, diversity, and inclusion. You advise managers on these matters, both when asked and on your own initiative. You are an integral part of the leadership team of the department(s) you work for. In addition, you’ll be part of a dedicated HR team and will take on various HR projects together with your HR colleagues. You’ll work closely with colleagues in HR administration and be part of the international People & Culture community.

What we're looking for

The HR Business Partner role is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional who already has a broad understanding of the field, is eager to further develop their skills, and is committed to actively contributing to the continued growth of the most inspiring and impactful nature conservation organization in the Netherlands. 

• You have at least 3 years of work experience as an HR Advisor/HR Business Partner and hold a degree in Human Resource Management or a related field.
• You have an interest in and experience with developing people, teams, and organizations. You excel at building relationships and are a strong discussion partner for managers and others in similar roles.
• You are results-oriented, organized, and hands-on. You enjoy both providing strategic advice and taking on projects, as well as carrying out more operational tasks.
• You have a strong moral compass and you are a person of integrity. 
• You have an affinity for and experience working with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds. 
• You have a positive attitude, are good at putting things into perspective, and have a healthy sense of humor. 
• Excellent command of the Dutch language, both spoken and written. 
• The working language within the organization is English. Therefore, a very good command of the English language, both spoken and written, is also required.
• MBTI certification is preferred. 

Core Values

You fully identify with the core values of WWF-NL:

• Courage 
• Integrity
• Respect
• Collaborate

What we offer

• An office surrounded by nature;
• Great coworkers and the opportunity to build an international network;
• Tuesday and Thursday afternoon get-togethers (alternating) and vegetarian lunches in the company cafeteria;
• A 32–40-hour workweek. Initially, a one-year contract will be offered with a one-month probationary period;
• A competitive salary based on the Dutch nonprofit sector; the minimum gross monthly salary for this position is 3,870 EUR and the maximum monthly salary is 4,868 EUR, depending on relevant experience (based on a 40-hour workweek) (Note: due to the maximum salary, we are unable to sponsor a residence permit for individuals over the age of 30);
• Employees also receive a personal budget, consisting of 8% vacation pay and 2.08% flexible budget, and are entitled to 6 weeks of leave per year (based on a 40-hour workweek);
• We encourage flexible work arrangements and the use of public transportation and bicycles for commuting and business travel. Commuting expenses are reimbursed based on second-class public transportation fares (NS Business Card);
• At WWF-NL, we operate on a hybrid model, which allows employees to alternate between working in the office and working from home.

Information and Procedure

Are you interested in this position and do you fit the profile described above? If so, we invite you to apply using the application form on our website. The deadline for applications isJune 5, 2023.

To work at WWF-NL, you need a valid work permit. 

If you have any questions about this application process, please contact Babette Vanlancker (Recruiter) atbvanlancker@wwf.nl. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Carolien Bijen (Chief People Officer) atcbijen@wwf.nl. 

We value diversity of backgrounds and cultures within our organization and would like to see this reflected in the composition of our team. We therefore especially encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

We take the safety and well-being of our colleagues seriously. We therefore ask the successful candidate to complete an integrity statement and provide a Certificate of Good Conduct. We also request references.