Global HR Business Partner

Shape the future of HR at BDR Thermea Group 

Your role 

As our Global HR Business Partner - Group Functions & Headquarters, you will play an important role in supporting organisational transformation, talent development, and business partnering across our global Finance, IT, Legal, Audit & Risk Management functions. 

You will work closely with Ronald Eikelenboom, our Chief Financial Officer, and his leadership team to deliver on strategic people priorities that impact approximately 200 employees across multiple countries in Europe. 

In this highly visible role, you will partner with senior leaders to shape organisational effectiveness, strengthen leadership capability, and align people priorities with business strategy. You will play a leading role in succession planning, organisational change, and capability building, helping to create an organisation that is ready to meet current and future business needs across multiple countries. 

You will be part of a global HR team focused on delivering value through strategic business partnering and operational excellence, working closely with local HR Directors to bring the global People strategy to life across BDR Thermea. 

This is a hybrid role, based out of Apeldoorn, the Netherlands. You are invited to work on-site at the office 2–3 days per week. 

Your responsibilities 

• Act as a trusted strategic partner to the Chief Finance Officer and functional leadership teams. 
• Translate business priorities into actionable people, talent and organisation plans.  
• Drive succession planning, strengthen leadership pipelines and build critical capabilities across supported functions.  
• Lead and support organisational transformation initiatives within Finance and IT. 
• Build strong partnerships with local HR Directors across countries to ensure alignment and execution of the global People strategy. 
• Coach, influence and constructively challenge senior stakeholders to enhance organisational effectiveness and leadership impact.  
• Champion a culture of inclusion, collaboration and pragmatic delivery.  

Your qualifications 

• A proven track record as a senior HR Business Partner in a complex, international and matrixed organisation.  
• Experience partnering with executive-level stakeholders.  
• Strong expertise in organisation design, transformation and succession planning.  
• The ability to influence, coach and constructively challenge senior leaders while building trusted relationships.  
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills in an international environment.  
• A pragmatic, resilient and collaborative mindset, with the ability to balance strategic and hands-on responsibilities.  
• Knowledge of Dutch labour law and Works Council consultation processes. 

Nice-to-have 

• Experience supporting corporate functions or a global headquarters environment.  
• Experience supporting Finance, IT or other corporate functions through large-scale transformation.  

What we offer 

• A competitive salary package with strong pension arrangements. 
• Opportunities to contribute to high-impact transformation projects at group level. 
• A purpose-driven, international environment where you can grow your career further and make a difference. 
• 36 days of holiday (30 days of choice + 6 office closure days) per year based on full-time employment. 
• Flexible hybrid working policies and benefits such as a home-office budget and travel cost compensation, discounts on our products and more. 

About us 

At BDR Thermea Group, we bring the energy transition closer every day. Serving customers in more than 100 countries with a diverse team of 7,000, we are united by a shared mission to create a sustainable future through smart indoor climate solutions. We champion innovation, customer focus and a cohesive team culture.  

BDR Thermea Group is a proud equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity and inclusivity. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to join us in shaping a more sustainable, innovative future for everyone.  

At BDR Thermea Group, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are critical to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where every potential future employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Please check out our DE&I policy on our website to find out more.