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HR Business Partner

KinlyBreda, Noord-Brabant, NetherlandsPosted 30 Oct 2026

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Role: HR Business Partner Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Location: Breda, North Brabant (Kinly operate a hybrid working arrangement, allowing for a mix of office & home working) Salary: Flexible, (dependent on experience), plus company benefits Kinly is a leading integrator of audio-visual and unified communications solutions, and the largest in Europe, serving as a globally trusted technology advisor to leading organisations.

For more than 25 years, we have been designing, developing, integrating and supporting complex audiovisual solutions and businesses rely on us to deliver consistently secure and flexible meeting experiences. We now have a new opportunity for a proven HR Business Partner to join our highly collaborative local and global team to be responsible for translating global HR priorities into practical local delivery, supporting a consistent employee experience and helping managers address day-to-day people matters.

The role primarily supports managers and employees in the Netherlands, with additional responsibility for small numbers of employees across various Central European locations, according to business needs. The role contributes to an engaged, professional and future-ready organisation through practical HR advice, local implementation of HR policies and effective support to managers and employees. Key responsibilities: Strategic and operational HR advice : Proactively advises managers and employees on people and organisational matters and translates business needs into appropriate HR solutions.

Employee relations and case management : Facilitates complex conversations and provides support with disputes, grievances, underperformance, disciplinary procedures, termination of employment and other employment law matters, ensuring a fair, impartial and considered approach. Works Council & Employee Representation : Maintains a professional working relationship with the Works Council (OR) and, where relevant, attends consultation meetings and coordinates the preparation of the information and consultation materials.

Performance, talent and development : Leads the performance management process, coaches managers, promotes consistent application and supports calibration discussions. Workforce insights and employee engagement : Analyses workforce trends and data relating to staffing, sickness absence, retention and turnover, discusses findings with management and follows up on agreed actions. Develops initiatives to engage, retain and involve employees.

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HR policy and process improvement : Supports delivery of regional and global HR priorities and translates policies and plans into practical actions and measurable results. Recruitment, onboarding and international mobility : Works with recruitment and managers throughout selection processes and participates in follow-up interviews where required. Sickness absence, compliance and employee representation : Acts as case manager for long-term sickness absence in accordance with the Dutch Gatekeeper Improvement Act (Wet verbetering poortwachter), monitors relevant employment law developments and supports audits and the preparation of documentation for the Works Council.

Payroll checks and HR reporting : Conducts monthly checks on payroll activities together with the HR Advisor, promotes reliable HR reporting and ensures compliance with legal, tax and internal requirements through independent second-person checks. HR projects and change : Leads or supports HR projects and organisational change, coordinates with key stakeholders and monitors actions and project progress. Cross country HR Support: Provides practical HR support to small managed on-site teams across Central Europe, working with managers, other regional HR colleagues and local advisers to address country-specific requirements.

Line Management : Manages, coaches and develops the HR Advisor based in Breda Skills and experience: Demonstrable ability to work and think at higher professional education (Dutch HBO) level in HR, employee relations or a related field. Established experience in a broad, hands-on HR Business Partnering role within an international organisation, independently partnering with local management and taking ownership of complex people matters.

Up-to-date knowledge of Dutch employment law, sickness absence management and relevant tax and social security regulations. Experience with complex employee relations matters, organisational change, performance management and stakeholder management. Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate HR data and emerging issues into clear advice and actions. Excellent communication and coaching skills, with the confidence and judgement to constructively challenge local management, and the ability to advise and influence constructively at different organisational levels.

Organisational awareness, empathy, persuasive skills and a practical, quality-focused approach. Fluency in Dutch and English, both spoken and written. Practical experience working with Dutch Works Councils required. Experience using/implementing SAP SuccessFactors would be an advantage, but not essential Experience of working with key stakeholders across international regions. Strong practical HR experience in the Netherlands is essential, together with the willingness to take on responsibility for additional Central European countries and develop knowledge of local HR requirements, drawing on specialist advice where needed.

Previous experience supporting other countries within Central Europe, particularly Germany and/or Switzerland is an advantage but not essential. If you are selected for interview, and need any reasonable adjustments made for your interview, please let the Talent Acquisition team know, at the point of scheduling. If you do require details of the vacancy or the application process in an alternative format, please either email [email protected] outlining your requirements.

Equal Opportunities: Kinly is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, age, gender identity, pregnancy, colour, race, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, religion or any other ‘protected characteristics. We welcome your application.

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