Senior HR Business Partner

Location: On-site in Hengelo, The Netherlands

At Eaton, we believe that diversity of thought, background, and experience fuels innovation and drives meaningful impact. Our mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe, and sustainable. Join us in shaping the future of energy and electrification.

As Senior HR Business Partner, you will be a trusted advisor to the Hengelo site leadership team and a strategic partner to the business.

You will lead initiatives that align HR strategy with business goals, support organizational change, and foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and performance.

You will lead local/ international HR change programs, communications, and community engagement, and ensure compliance with Dutch labor law and global HR standards. You will partner with local management teams and collaborate with our efficient on-site HR administration team and the Eaton Shared Services Center to deliver seamless HR operations. The Benelux HR team consists of four HR Business Partners, two HR Generalists, one HR Systems Specialist, and one Payroll Specialist. Together, we support more than 600 employees across various functions.

What you'll do:

• Act as a strategic HR leader for the Hengelo site, supporting ~400 employees across diverse functions.
• Collaborate with the HR Leader Benelux in managing relationships with senior stakeholders, including works councils.
• Lead change management initiatives and support organizational transformation aligned with Eaton's global strategy.
• Drive talent development, succession planning, and workforce planning to ensure long-term organizational capability.
• Partner with local and international HR colleagues to optimize HR processes and systems.
• Champion Eaton's employer brand and contribute to community-building and internal communications.
• Provide senior-level coaching and guidance to managers on leadership, performance, and employee engagement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive HR experience, including senior-level business partnering in a complex, matrixed organization.

What We Offer:

• A pivotal role in a dynamic, collaborative, and impact-driven HR team.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth through Eaton University and internal mobility.
• A culture that values innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.

Client-provided location(s): Hengelo, Netherlands

Job ID: Eaton-50289Hengelo

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-08-31T18:34:51