Human Resources Business Partner

Who are we?

Are children stronger than war? Absolutely. But they can't do it alone. War Child offers mental and psychosocial support to children growing up with war or violence. Our approach is based on science, but seamlessly connects with children's lives. This way, we strengthen their natural resilience – so they dare to believe in their future again. Who are we looking for? We are looking for an experienced and strategic Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to further shape our HR strategy and people agenda. In this role, you will combine strategic advice with practical implementation. You will ensure that our HR approach aligns with the organizational culture and objectives of War Child Netherlands.
You will be a strong sparring partner for the management team, contribute to organizational development, workforce planning, and talent development, and help teams navigate change processes. With your knowledge of Dutch labor law and your focus on well-being, you will: Your responsibilities: 1. Strategic leadership & HR governance

• Leads and refines the HR strategy in line with our organizational goals.
• Advises on team development, performance, talent and organizational change.
• Actively promotes our values, safeguarding and DEIB principles.

2. Policy, procedures & compliance

• Develops and implements HR policy and monitors compliance with laws and regulations (including employment conditions and absenteeism policy).

3. Organizational design & change management

• Guides organizational and change processes
• Advises on HR and employment relations issues during changes.

4. Talent management & recruitment

• Coordinates the recruitment and onboarding process.
• Develops a strategy for talent management and succession planning.
• Implements a new performance management system and process, supports managers in performance management.

5. HR Operations

• Initiates process and quality improvements.
• Monitors payroll and HR service processes.
• Advises on remuneration policy based on benchmarking.
• Improves the HRIS and translates HR data into actionable insights.

6. Labor relations, well-being & culture

• Strengthens organizational culture with targeted interventions.
• Promotes an inclusive and psychologically safe work environment.
• Coaches managers and guides employees in HR issues related to well-being and performance, among other things.

7. External Relations & Representation

• Maintains contact with legal advisors, authorities and HR networks.
• Represents War Child in relevant HR forums.

Your profile

• Demonstrable experience within HR, including leading the HR function.  
• Experience with change management
• Demonstrable experience in managing and delivering complex HR projects.
• Experience with cultural change, organizational transitions and broader organizational development.
• Expertise in policy development, HR strategy, and the full HR lifecycle. A background in recruitment and selection is a plus.
• Excellent knowledge of Dutch employment law, compliance and employment conditions.
• Experience in the non-profit sector is an advantage.
• Fluent in Dutch and English, with strong communication skills.

What we offer

• A permanent contract for 32–40 hours per week.

• A gross monthly salary between €4,305 and €5,353 (based on 40 hours per week, depending on experience).

• 8% holiday allowance and 29 days of holiday per year (with full-time employment, including 3 fixed days).

• A fully employer-funded pension plan.

• Net allowances for working from home and commuting, in line with our hybrid work policy.

• A monthly net telephone allowance of €25.

• An informal, dedicated and innovative organisation, driven by a passion to improve the well-being of children affected by conflict.

• Apply : Human Resources Business Partner

  Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications by December 15, 2025. We review applications on an ongoing basis, so early applications are strongly encouraged.

  Disclaimer

  • Only applications received through our website will be considered.

  • If we select a suitable candidate before the closing date, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. We will then no longer be able to process any applications received after that date.

  • The closing date may be extended during the selection process. If this happens and you haven't heard from us, your application will remain active.

  • We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a large number of applications.

• By submitting your application, you declare that all information provided is truthful, complete, and accurate, and provided in good faith. You understand that falsifying, misrepresenting, or knowingly withholding information may result in rejection or withdrawal of an offer, or—if you are already employed—disciplinary action, including immediate dismissal. You also understand that you are required to provide a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG); without a VOG, no employment contract can be established.

About us:

Our organization:

 War Child is a dynamic organization with an informal atmosphere and plenty of room for creativity and initiative. The image War Child projects externally reflects the work at our headquarters: it is dynamic, innovative, ethical, and focused on achieving results at low cost. War Child allocates as much of its budget as possible to helping children in war zones and therefore does everything possible to keep costs as low as possible. Our employment conditions are at the level of the Dutch NGO sector. The office is located in the Amsterdam district of Watergraafsmeer. We work in a hybrid way, combining work from home, the office, and, of course, occasionally traveling to meet clients. 


Safety: 
War Child operates based on humanitarian values ​​and standards. We expect the same from potential new colleagues. The safety of the children and young people we support is War Child's top priority. We combat all forms of abuse. Because we want children and young people to be at no risk whatsoever, this is discussed extensively when recruiting new colleagues. As part of applications, we therefore ask for references based on the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme and a recent Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG). 


Equal Opportunities 
War Child dreams of all children living in peace, whoever they are and wherever they grow up. Therefore, War Child is proud to offer equal opportunities to everyone who wants to work with us. We promote diversity and want everyone to feel at home with us. War Child selects potential new colleagues regardless of their gender, race, nationality, disability, age, and/or sexual orientation. 


Applications 
We dedicate as much of our income as possible to supporting children and young people. That's why we work efficiently. This means we only consider applications received through our websites. If we find a suitable candidate before the closing date, we will remove the vacancy from our websites. Applications received after that date will no longer be considered.