Amsterdam
1 day ago
Senior HR Business Partner
Booking.com
Amsterdam
1 day ago
Senior HR Business Partner
Booking.com is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to act as the primary People voice and trusted partner to VP/ELT-level business leaders. The role involves strategic HR topics such as workforce strategy, organization design, talent management, and leadership development, requiring strong stakeholder management and critical thinking skills.
On-siteFull-timeSeniorCommunicationStakeholder Management
Senior HR Business Partner
Booking.com is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to act as the primary People voice and trusted partner to VP/ELT-level business leaders. The role involves strategic HR topics such as workforce strategy, organization design, talent management, and leadership development, requiring strong stakeholder management and critical thinking skills.
On-siteFull-timeSeniorCommunication
Salary
Not specified
Core Qualifications
Technical (Must-have)
CommunicationStakeholder ManagementCritical ThinkingLeadership DevelopmentOrganizational DesignWorkforce PlanningTalent ManagementChange ManagementEmployee RelationsWorks Council Experience
Soft Skills
CommunicationStakeholder ManagementCritical ThinkingCoachingInfluencingJudgmentResilience
Key Responsibilities
- Act as key strategic partner to the business / ELT member of a department, serving as the primary People voice.
- Own the relationship with the business: frame problems, test assumptions, and manage expectations.
- Partner with VPs and ELT to drive the People Agenda for respective departments.
- Ensure end-to-end delivery and adoption of critical People initiatives (e.g., engagement, performance optimization, talent programs).
- Lead change initiatives related to organizational design and reorganizations.
- Ensure the organization has capabilities to deliver business targets, including strategic workforce planning.
- Create tailored solutions for people-related challenges in partnership with COEs and Operations.
- Act as the voice of the business within the People Department.
- Serve as escalation point for other Business HR and People department members.
- Collaborate with COEs to ensure products/tools/services align with business strategy.
- Contribute to optimization of HR policies and processes.
- Represent the People Department to business leaders, ensuring consistent People voice.
- Shift from operational delivery to strategic partnership: advise, coach, and influence senior leaders.
- Hold the line under pressure and have difficult conversations when needed.
- Support Works Council consultations and partner with People Managers Advisory on complex cases.
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