HR Business Partner (m/f/d)

Job Description

as HR Business Partner (m/f/d)

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over.

Your Role

An opportunity has arisen for an HR Business Partner position providing high-quality HR services for our two ADM locations in Amsterdam, for approximately 250 employees. This role has both tactical and operational elements in a dynamic environment. As we operate in a unionized environment with Collective Labor Agreements and works councils, you have to deal with a diverse group of employees in different levels. You will work closely with operations, commercial and corporate support teams based on the two locations.
In this role you report to the HR Manager Benelux and you are part of the HR Benelux team.


HR strategy and HR policy execution

  • You are a business partner for management and help them achieve their goals
  • You are responsible for the preparation and implementation of the annual performance and development HR cycles, including Employee Engagement
  • You are proactive in identifying HR trends (e.g., sustainable employability, absenteeism and performance) in the business and work together with your stakeholders to find and implement solutions
  • You support (regional) HR initiatives and relevant projects, assisting the business to achieve objectives

People development

  • You develop, train and coach managers in their people management role
  • You advise on talent development, succession planning and competence development of employees and teams
  • You recruit and select internal and external talents together with the recruitment team
  • You provide solicited and unsolicited (legal) advice on performance management and absenteeism cases

Organization development

  • You actively advise management on the design of an effective organizational structure and related competencies
  • You are the 'change manager' in projects with people impact in your scope
  • You are supporting the HR Manager Benelux in the field of Works Council matters
  • You are the 'ambassador' of ADM's leadership behavior. You set an example in this and you identify and adjust where necessary

Are you an experienced HR business partner who excels in collaborating with the HR team and adding value to the business? Do you enjoy working closely with stakeholders, taking proactive actions, and cultivating professional networks and authentic relationships?

  • At least 5 years in HR area, including 3 years as an HR Business Partner in the Netherlands
  • Fluent in Dutch and English in word and writing is a must-have
  • Experience in an international matrix organization and a plant environment is a plus
  • Solid and up-to-date knowledge of Dutch employment law
  • Relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree in HR related field
  • Experience with HR systems (eg. SuccessFactors/SAP)
  • Practical ‘hands-on' mentality and flexibility in working hours
  • Ability to easily switch between different levels and business units in the organization
  • Experienced in project management and continuous improvement
  • Driver's license (travelling between 2 locations in Amsterdam)
  • Ability to work from our offices 3 days per week

We are looking for you!


  • A dynamic position at one of the largest food multinationals in the world
  • Room for your personal growth and development through, among other things, active participation in our Performance Excellence programme and projects, development budget, ADM's LinkedIn Learning
  • Career opportunities within your own position and to other departments within ADM
  • ADM offers a wide range of annual training courses to keep up to date with the latest practices and developments in the field of safety, current standards and values, and diversity, equality and inclusivity
  • ADM is proud to be recognised as a Top Employer in Europe. You can expect us to take good care of our employees

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