Head of HR Business Partnering

Ballast Nedam is a dynamic organization that spans multiple clusters from infrastructure and industrial construction to building and various support functions. To continue strengthening our growth, governance and culture, we are looking for a Head of HR Business Partnering. In this essential role you will coordinate the HR Business Partnering domain, ensuring consistent, professional and forward‑looking HR practices across all clusters.

• Lead the HRBP team: Provide direction to HR managers and HR business partners, define clear roles, drive professional growth and optimise capacity utilisation of a team of 20, including 9 direct reports.
• Ensure HRBP quality: Maintain quality, uniformity and governance within the HRBP field by developing organisation‑wide frameworks, standards and work methods.
• Handle complex HR casuistry: Serve as the first escalation point for complex HR matters and ensure careful, consistent and compliant decision‑making.
• Translate strategy into action: Convert HR strategy and policy priorities into concrete implementation and ensure consistent application of the HR Operating Model across all clusters.
• Drive culture and behavioural change: Actively promote the adoption of new ways of working and role clarity within HR and the business; reinforce a culture of ownership, collaboration and predictability in HR service delivery.
• Strategic partnership with business: Act as a strong business partner for strategic roles, safeguarding the separation between HR governance and leadership development.
• Advise on strategic matters: Identify risks and opportunities, contributing to strategic HR preparation and decision‑making.
• Relieve the HR Director: Take on operational and tactical responsibilities to support strategic HR preparation and decision‑making.

• Academic level in HRM, Business Administration or a related field.
• Proven experience leading HR professionals.
• Strong understanding of organisational development, governance and change management.
• Experience in complex organisations with multiple business lines is an advantage.
• Excellent command of Dutch and English.

• Strong leadership and ability to develop professionals.
• Organisational sensitivity and persuasive influence.
• Consistency, decisiveness and result orientation.
• A key role in the further professionalisation of HR within a leading organisation.

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package according to the Bouw & Infra collective labour agreement: 25 vacation days, an individual budget, and 13 optional extra leave days. Excellent pension scheme.
• Choice of electric lease car or reimbursement for personal vehicle use and mileage.
• Flexible working hours: 32–40 hours per week with a role designed specifically for your development and growth.
• Assessment, background check and a VOG are part of the selection process.

Deze vacature is bedoeld voor personen die rechtstreeks bij Ballast Nedam willen solliciteren. Voor specifieke vacatures werken wij samen met de door ons geselecteerde wervingspartners. Aan kandidaten die ongevraagd worden voorgesteld, kunnen geen rechten worden ontleend.