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Position Summary The Senior HR Business Manager plays a pivotal role in supporting the business and its people to the next phase – facilitating growth and organizational change, driving the HR agenda for the respective Business Units and taking the lead on specific projects. This role is responsible for partnering with the business, providing solicited and unsolicited advice to (senior) leaders and managers, and the execution of the HR agenda. Key initiatives include optimizing HR processes, driving efficiency in HR service delivery, and aligning operations with regional HR strategies. Our new ERP-system (Oracle) and payroll solution (ADP) will go live next year, and we recently acquired Ricardo Rail. In addition, we are strengthening our position in Belgium. A strong emphasis is placed on collaboration with the colleagues in the NL HR team, such as HR Advisors, HR Operations, Talent Acquisition and the broader Central Europe HR WSP team, ensuring consistency and best practice sharing. Reporting into Head of HR Northern Europe, who is also overseeing HR NL and Belgium. Key Responsibilities 1. Change Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness Champion organisational change as WSP NL is entering its next chapter, driving growth, company culture and leadership development. Developing and implementing scalable solutions that align with local and regional practices, without losing sight of local circumstances and culture. Act as a trusted adviser to leadership, supporting leaders and managers in adapting to new ways of working and improving employee experience. Be an employee champion, resolving (complex) employee relations challenges. Help embed a high-performance culture, ensuring structured feedback and coaching mechanisms are in place within the Business Units. For the NL team, if needed mentor other HR colleagues, and act as sparring partner for the Head of HR Norther Europe. Participate in HR Project Teams, implementing workforce strategies that support business objectives across Netherlands and/or Belgium. 2. HR Operations & Process Improvement Help, in close collaboration with the wider HR team, standardize and optimize HR processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in Netherlands and Belgium, ensuring alignment with global and regional HR service delivery models. Help, in close collaboration with the wider HR team, Implement automation and digital HR solutions to improve accuracy, speed, and user experience in recruiting, performance management, and learning. Our new ERP-system (Oracle) is expected to go live in 2027. Develop and refine workforce analytics to provide data-driven insights for decision-making, optimizing headcount planning, employee turnover, and talent mobility. Implement and drive succession planning activities. Help ensure regulatory compliance and risk management by, in conjunction with HR Operations, continuously updating policies and HR processes to reflect Netherlands and/or Belgium labor laws. 3. Talent Strategy & Workforce Development Support and coach our Learning Coordinator (0,5 FTE), working closely with the L&D Team to deploy upskilling and development programs aligned with (local, regional and global) business needs, integrating online learning technologies and digital platforms. Drive internal mobility, aligning with regional learning pathways and succession planning frameworks to create a seamless employee development journey. Required Qualifications and Key Competencies Education: Master’s or bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field. Proven experience as business partner, and expertise in operational HR transformation, process improvement, and change management. Experience in M&A Due diligence and integration is highly advantageous. Strong business acumen, result-oriented, pro-active and able and willing to roll up the sleeves if needed.