HR Business Partner Team Lead

Amsterdam, Hybrid
€90.000 - €95.000
Direct contract
English, Dutch
40
15.06.2026

Please note: We can only consider applicants with an EU work permit or EU/EEA citizenship. We do not offer visa sponsorship.

People Business Partner Team Lead – Temporary cover

Our exciting client is rapidly expanding its network across Europe. To accelerate this growth, they are looking for a Temporary People Partner lead to manage a team of 4 People partners who are based in various locations – Netherlands, Belgium, UK and Germany.

This opportunity is to cover a maternity leave for a period of 1 year. This would include an extensive handover period. Please note – This is not a ZZP/Freelance arrangement. This will be on the basis of a 1-year contract directly with our client. This is non-negotiable.

Experience of leading a team of HR Business/People Partners is equally non-negotiable. We need someone who is capable of seamlessly transitioning from hands-on partnering to strategic team leadership without missing a beat.

Your role?

  • Lead and support the PBP team.
  • Strengthen and scale the HR policies and processes.
  • Own the performance and succession cycle.
  • Drive leadership development.
  • Partner with senior leadership.

What we need.

  • A minimum of 5 years People Business Partnering experience with at least 2 years successfully leading and developing a team of BP’s.
  • Extensive Dutch labor law knowledge in addition to other European country’s regulations.
  • You are comfortable working across multiple countries.
  • You have worked in a rapidly growing company.
  • You are comfortable working at all levels of the business and have strong coaching and advisory skills.
  • You are business fluent in English. Dutch language or German would be a huge bonus.
  • You are available to start this opportunity as early as July if possible. August would also be an option.
  • You are available to work in the Amsterdam office for 2/3 days a week and open to travel to other office locations on a regular basis.

Interested?

Please send your CV to me as quickly as possible with confirmation of your availability to start a new project. davidgibbons@adamsrecruitment.com

PLEASE NOTE – We cannot consider candidates who are not currently based in the Netherlands. Candidates must have full rights to work in the EU. Sponsorship is not an option.

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Hello.

Good day! I'm David. I Brexited from the UK many, many years and have spent the past 16+ years working at Adams. I do what I love and still love what I do here. Recruitment, Business Development, Key Account Management, Team Management. Doing all of that. In my spare time, I like to keep fit by spinning at my gym as well as avidly supporting Liverpool FC. I love good food and really enjoy my wines too.
David Gibbons
Commercial Director
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