Strategic HR Advisor

WoonWest was formed through the merger of two housing authorities and is currently in a unique phase. We are working toward a single organization, a single culture, and a single way of collaborating. Much of this is already firmly in place, but there is still plenty of room to contribute ideas, make improvements, and help set the direction.

That is why we are looking for a Strategic HR Advisor who wants to help shape the next phase of WoonWest. Someone who can think strategically alongside the executive board and management, but who also thrives on implementing changes in practice. You’ll be a visible presence within the organization, connecting people and building support for change. In doing so, you’ll help WoonWest become even more professional, foster employee development, and help build a future-proof, learning organization.

About WoonWest

WoonWest is a housing authority in Westland and Midden-Delfland with approximately 5,000 homes and about 50 employees. We provide affordable housing and livable neighborhoods. In doing so, we contribute every day to addressing one of the greatest social challenges of our time: affordable housing.

Since the merger, we have continued to build an organization centered on collaboration, camaraderie, and commitment. We are large enough to make a social impact and small enough to know each other personally. It is precisely this combination that makes WoonWest an organization where you can make a difference, be recognized, and achieve results together.

What will you be doing at WoonWest?

As a Strategic HR Advisor, you serve as a sounding board for the board of directors, management, supervisors, and employees on a wide range of HR issues. No two days are the same. One day you might be brainstorming with the management team about the organization’s direction; the next, you might be guiding a change initiative, advising on complex personnel issues, or working on the further development of HR. You think ahead, identify trends, and translate them into policies and concrete improvements that contribute to a future-proof organization. In doing so, you maintain a visible presence within the organization, actively seek to connect with colleagues, and stay informed about what’s happening on the front lines.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Strategic HR Policy and Organizational Development;
• Strategic workforce planning;
• Advising the board of directors, management, and supervisors;
• Guidance on change processes and cultural development;
• Learning and development, sustainable employability, and talent development;
• Recruitment and onboarding;
• Further professionalization and digitization of HR processes;
• Further development of the Daywize HR system and the utilization of HR data and management information.

At the same time, you’re firmly grounded in practical work. In addition to strategic tasks, you’ll also be responsible for day-to-day HR consulting and a wide range of operational HR issues, such as recruitment and managing employee absences. It’s precisely this combination of strategic advising and hands-on implementation that makes this role versatile and challenging. You’ll have the freedom to set the direction, implement improvements, and make a lasting impact.

Your team

You’ll be part of Team Staf, a small and dedicated team with short lines of communication, plenty of room for initiative, and a culture where colleagues help one another and share knowledge. With the current HR advisor’s upcoming retirement, you’ll play a key role in the next phase of HR at WoonWest. You’ll help shape the strategic HR agenda, further professionalize HR processes, and prepare the organization for the future.

Who are you?

You are an experienced HR professional who thrives on helping organizations evolve. You identify opportunities, bring structure to the process, and translate strategic issues into practical solutions. You switch effortlessly between strategy and execution. In addition, you closely follow developments in the HR field and apply them in practice. You view digitalization as an opportunity to organize HR more intelligently and efficiently, and you use data to provide sound advice. You offer advice—both when asked and on your own initiative—whenever you identify opportunities or risks.

With your engaging and approachable style, you know how to get people on board with change and build support. Your colleagues see you as knowledgeable, committed, and pragmatic. You enjoy working with others and are willing to roll up your sleeves when needed.

You may also recognize yourself in the following:

• Strategic and practical;
• Analytical and data-driven;
• An interest in digitalization and process improvement;
• You find energy in organizational development, learning and development, and sustainable employability;
• Collaborative, proactive, and sensitive to organizational needs;
• Know how to get employees on board with changes;
• Maintaining an overview without losing sight of the practical aspects.

What does WoonWest offer you?

You’ll have the opportunity to help build a young organization formed through a merger. You’ll have a say in key organizational issues and plenty of freedom to further shape the HR function. Since not everything has been finalized yet, your ideas, initiative, and expertise will truly make a difference.

In addition, we offer you:

• A position for 32 to 36 hours per week;
• A salary between €5,097 and €6,890 gross per month (Scale K of the Housing Services Collective Bargaining Agreement);
• A year-end bonus of 4%;
• A personal career budget of €900 per year;
• A wellness budget of €300 per year;
• Membership in the SPW pension fund;
• Option to work from home one day a week.

Interested?

Would you like to apply your HR expertise within an organization that makes a social impact and offers plenty of opportunities for growth?

WoonWest is being assisted by Colourful People in this recruitment process. For more information about the position, the recruitment process, or the organization, please contact Fatima Bouhriani at 06 - 5050 0747 or f.bouhriani@colourfulpeople.nl. You can express your interest by uploading your resume and cover letter via the application button or by emailing them directly to Fatima Bouhriani no later than August 2, 2026. The first interviews will take place in week 36, followed by a second round of interviews in week 37. A reference check is part of the selection process.

This job opening is being advertised internally and externally at the same time. If deemed suitable, internal candidates will be given priority.

Everyone is welcome

We believe that a diversity of perspectives makes our organization stronger. That’s why we invite anyone who sees themselves in this role to apply, even if you don’t meet every requirement in the job description. We value talent, motivation, and the desire to contribute just as much as a resume that perfectly matches the job description.