Global HR Business Partner

SNV is a global development partner, deeply rooted in the countries where we operate. We are driven by a vision of a better world: A world where across every society all people live with dignity and have equitable opportunities to thrive sustainably. To make this vision a reality, we need transformations in vital agri-food, energy, and water systems. SNV contributes by strengthening capacities and catalysing partnerships in these sectors. We help strengthen institutions and governance, reduce gender inequalities and barriers to social inclusion, and enable adaptation and mitigation to the climate and biodiversity crises (SNV themes).  

Building on 60 years of experience we support our partners with technical and process expertise and methodological rigour. We do this in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia with a team of approximately 1,600 colleagues. By being adaptable and tailoring our approaches to these different contexts, we can contribute to impact at scale, resulting in more equitable lives for all. 

Our core values of people-centeredness and respect, equity and equality, and diversity and inclusion are fundamental to who we are and what we do. This is reflected in our vision, mission, and strategy, which set out our aspirations and commitments as our compass towards 2030.

For more information on SNV, please refer to our website: www.snv.org    

As HR Business Partner (HRBP), you work closely with the leaders of Global units, enabling their people agenda against our strategic and operational goals. Since 2022 SNV has embarked on a journey of people-centricity with a People, Culture, Talent strategy that support our 2030 organisational strategy.

As Global HRBP you play a pivotal role in shifts to make within our organisation. Whether it’s about building our leadership skillset to supporting the employee journey, you are standing next to our leaders advising, coaching, operationalising themes like talent attraction, people development, well being, inclusion and behaviour. You take every opportunity to enable people-centricity and capability growth and you are pragmatic in your approach.
You are part of a global people team that consists of HR expertise owners. They are building the strategy and tools on talent management, reward and performance, in your role are both an active contributor to building the right strategies as well as a partner in intentional adoption plans. Together you shape the way forward in supporting leadership to be positioning SNV as an employer of choice. The Global People Team includes 10 Global and 20 HR professionals, led by the Director of People.

Your Role 
You work closely with our global leaders and the People team to support management and team members all key moments of the employee journey. You bring structure, clarity, and practical guidance to managers, helping them lead their teams with confidence and care. You are also involved in larger organisational projects and contribute to shaping people practices that are simple, inclusive, and relevant to the way teams collaborate. Your role stretches between the more operational and pragmatic and the more strategic and future oriented. You explicitly like this mix day-to-day activities and you know which intervention is best suited in different situations as you are expected navigate a mixture of cultures, ways of working and remote leadership.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Partnering with Global Leaders: Collaborate with managers to understand team needs and translate them into effective people strategies
• Guide managers through organisational design, change/continuous development processes, and team development
• Enable role hygiene, leadership practices, and team engagement across teams within your scope
• Enable people planning with a focus on future capabilities
• Translate global frameworks into practical, context-specific plans
• Provide guidance on contracts, employment topics, and HR cycle
• Liaise with HR experts and country HR managers for specialised or localised support
• Collaborate with hiring managers and the Talent Attraction team to shape vacancy/people profiles
• Participate in interviews, provide input on organisational and team fit thus ensuring balanced hiring decisions
• Enable appropriate onboarding process Promote consistent and responsible application of wellbeing practices and policies
• Act as case manager (when necessary) for employees on illness leave, support managers on reintegration planning

Who You Are

You are a seasoned HR Business Partner that has experience working in an international not for profit environment. You understand the art of advising and enabling people-focused themes and you bring a thoughtful, inclusive, and structured approach to your work. You are collaborative and supportive, resourceful, pragmatic yet strategic in your thinking. You enjoy organising capability building sessions and you don’t shy away from leading these workshops yourself. You like to connect strategy to on-the-ground business situations, and you provide solutions with clarity, respect, and empathy. You are comfortable navigating different personalities, cultures, and leadership styles while enabling ONE SNV culture and change processes. You act as a connector, between people, teams, and people topics. You enjoy helping others grow, and you care about making HR practices simple, relevant, and human.

What you bring

• A relevant master’s degree (e.g. in HRM, Business Psychology) or equivalent years of experience
• Proven and considerable experience in general HR roles within international, global or corporate environments
• Strong understanding of the full employee journey and ability to connect people topics to business priorities
• Ability to understand and articulate business needs and recommend practical and new approaches, to effect continuous improvements in the people agenda  
• A structured, collaborative, and pragmatic mindset, with the ability to adapt global frameworks to local realities
• Working knowledge of Dutch labour law, particularly to support managers with employment contracts, sick leave cases, and ensuring compliance in people-related matters within the Netherlands
• A self-starter with a positive attitude, a high cultural sensitivity and an inclusive approach; you build trust easily and enjoy working across cultures
• Comfortable working independently on both operational tasks and more complex HR interventions
• You are an excellent communicator, both written and spoken, in English, preferably also French 
• Hands-on experience in using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel and ability you create leadership-level presentations 

Working for SNV 
We are home to 57 cultures working in 22 countries, with about 95% of our team members holding the nationality of the respective countries we work in. We promote (international) career development. Our workforce consists of a mix of both people with longstanding tenure, willing to share their institutional knowledge, as well as people with external backgrounds and experience. All with an inquisitive view and united in ‘ONE SNV’ working towards our purpose. 

Together, we are committed to the effective and efficient stewardship of resources and maximising positive, lasting impacts. Our ability to deliver results rests on our robust foundation of experience, technical knowledge, evidence and learning; our commitment to strengthening capacities and catalysing partnerships; and the relationships and trust of those we work alongside. 

At SNV, inclusivity is at the heart of our ethos. We celebrate the diversity of our workforce and uphold a policy of non-discrimination based on factors such as disability status, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, and more. 

Our offer 
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package in a stimulating work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling international working environment.  

Additional information 

• Contract Type: Full time (40 hours per week) 
• Contract Duration: Indefinite national contract
• Expected Start Date: As soon as possible 
• Duty Station: The Hague (SNV does not sponsor a visa for this position)

How to apply 
If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and letter of motivation by 22nd of June 2025.  
An assessment could be part of the selection process.

Reference and vetting check                    
We will require that you provide us with the full details of three people willing to act as a reference. We will not contact these references without your explicit permission. 
 
SNV carries out rigorous background and reference checks concerning possible safeguarding incidents for all candidates applying for International determined positions. As SNV participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a request to past employers to fill in a questionnaire regarding Misconduct (sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment), the “Statement of Conduct". This Statement of Conduct adopts the definitions used in the Scheme.   

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