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This is why you want to join us as Strategic HR Business Partner at Enza Zaden

• Influence the leadership and direction of one of our core functions, Research & Development or Seed Operations, on a global scale.

• Be part of an entrepreneurial, family-owned company where innovation and long-term vision are key.

• Collaborate with diverse teams in an international and dynamic environment, driving change that truly makes a difference.

Make a difference as Strategic HR Business Partner

You pro-actively partner with either the Chief Scientific Officer or the Chief Operations Officer and senior leadership, helping to shape the future of Enza Zaden by providing insights on people and organizational topics to support business strategy.

• Driving organizational development and guiding transformation initiatives.
• Coach and develop leadership capabilities and enhancing team effectiveness
• Collaboration with management in order to realize the optimal workforce planning and ensuring the long-term alignment of talent and strategy.
• Managing talent, succession planning, and implementing HR projects across regions.
• Contributing to the HR management team to drive the company-wide HR strategy forward.

You translate business demands into actionable HR requirements, collaborating with CoEs and regional/local HRBPs and drive organizational effectiveness by aligning HR strategies with business needs and objectives.

What you bring as a future colleague

• A Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of professional HR experience, with a focus on partnering with senior management.
• Proven success in leading complex HR projects and delivering strategic business impact.
• Strong affinity for working with international teams and stakeholders.
• Proficient in English and Dutch.

You are a forward-thinking, analytical professional with a passion for people and organizational growth. Your ability to connect with diverse teams and manage change with tact and insight will be key to your success.

Enza Zaden as your employer

With more than 3,000 passionate team members across the world, we're on a daily mission to develop the finest vegetable varieties. Our goal? To deliver seeds with that special something: vegetables with better taste, better yields, and better resistance. On our mission to feed the world, we challenge ourselves to gain deeper insights and find the next breakthrough. We grow and innovate together, and everyone’s contribution is valued. Throughout our 86 years, our family values, passion, independence and or focus on innovation have truly set us apart. Over 480 million people are eating our vegetables every day, something we are very proud of! Our passion isn't just a trademark; it's our driving force, propelling our rapid growth. If you're ready to explore your potential and thrive in a supportive environment, we welcome you to develop your talents with us. The combination of entrepreneurship, initiative and a healthy dose of determination has made Enza Zaden great and brought us where we are today. Enza Zaden is and always will be in motion: in the past, present and future.   

What can you expect from us

As a family-owned company, we support you to thrive in all areas of life, so that you can be successful inside and outside of work. We offer:

• Flexible work arrangements;

• Access to a variety of well being programs and healthy food options;

• 25 paid vacation days, with the option to buy extra days;

• 1 paid vitality day for all, plus additional days as you age;

• A laptop and smartphone for professional use

We aspire to be a good employer that cares for our employees, both during and after their careers at Enza Zaden. Our most important benefits include:

• Active partnership in your professional development (personal growth);

• Tailor made leadership development programs and global e-learning platform;

• Employer sponsored retirement benefits.

Join us for a career that grows with you! Are you curious to know more about Enza Zaden click on this link to our website.

Get in touch

Apply now using the application button (no later than January 7th, 2025). You will receive an automatic confirmation of your application within minutes, and we will respond to your application within 10 working days. 

Do you have any questions about our application process? Please feel free to reach out to:

Marjolijn Woudstra, Senior Recruitment Business Partner a.i.

m.woudstra@enzazaden.nl   

Good to know

• This position cannot be filled on an interim basis.

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.