HR Business Partner

About The Job

Are you a hands-on HR professional who thrives in dynamic, fast-growing environments? Do you enjoy building HR frameworks from the ground up while also rolling up your sleeves to manage day-to-day HR operations? At
Innova Market Insights
and
CNS Media
, we are looking for an
HR Business Partner
to support our growing team and contribute to our continued success.

About Innova Market Insights And CNS Media

Our business consists of two entities: Innova Market Insights and CNS Media. Together, we are global leaders in market intelligence and media services for the food and beverage industry. With three decades of experience, we are dedicated partners to industry leaders around the world—famous for our trends, insights, and intelligence that drive successful innovation. Our headquarters in Arnhem, Netherlands, is in a region known for its food research and development expertise.

Your Responsibilities:

Strategic HR Policy

• Develop, formulate, and implement HR strategies, policies, and procedures that strengthen the organization.
• Design and execute strategic workforce planning aligned with business needs and vacancy targets.

Performance Management

• Monitor key HR metrics, including absenteeism and employee engagement.
• Collaborate with managers to implement improvements that drive employee performance and satisfaction.

Advice and Compliance

• Provide guidance to management and directors on employment conditions, labor laws, and employee relations
• Ensure compliance with HR policies, local labor regulations, and best practices.

Health and Safety

• Oversee health and safety procedures to ensure compliance with standards.
• Foster a safe and supportive working environment.

People Operations & Employee Relations

• Manage people operations, ensuring HR processes align with company goals.
• Handle complex employee relations issues with professionalism and fairness.
• Support recruitment efforts and contribute to talent acquisition strategies.

Your Qualifications

• A higher professional or university degree in HRM, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, or a comparable field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in a strategic HR function, including management experience.
• Strong experience in a startup or scale-up environment, having built HR frameworks from the ground up and managed company growth.
• Deep knowledge of employment law, HR strategies, and organizational development.
• Experience in developing and implementing HR policies, processes, and systems.
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

What We Offer

• Attractive compensation package with a competitive salary
• A rewarding and enjoyable experience where you grow professionally.
• Modern office with an open desk structure
• A fully equipped on-site gym with changing facilities for colleagues.
• The pension plan includes a 50% employer contribution.
• 25 vacation days (plus Dutch Bank holidays).
• The possibility to purchase 10 extra days on an annual basis.
• One work-from-home day per week
• 8% holiday allowance
• A diverse and international team
• Free onsite parking
• Travel allowance

Are you ready to grow with us?

Do you want to be part of an exciting, energetic, and international company and influence what we eat and drink in the coming years? Then we would like to hear from you, and we encourage you to apply for this position. Begin a great career journey right now. We are excited to meet and learn more about you.

Innova Market Insights is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect.

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Our recruitment and selection practices are designed to be fair, transparent, and accessible. We ensure that job requirements are based solely on the skills, qualifications, and experience necessary for the role. Where needed, reasonable accommodations will be provided to applicants and employees with disabilities.

At Innova Market Insights we believe diversity strengthens our teams and drives innovation. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from underrepresented groups.