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Principal, HRBP, Converse, EMEA

Today Hilversum, Netherlands

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

The Principal, HR Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic HR partner for the EMEA region within Converse's sharpened operating model. The role partners with regional leaders to activate people and talent strategies that support business priorities, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and enhance the teammate experience.

As a trusted advisor, the HRBP brings regional insights to business and HR leaders, coaches leaders through change, and helps drive talent, culture, and organizational outcomes. Working closely with Global Business HR, GEO HR teams, Centers of Excellence, and People Solutions, this role ensures people strategies are aligned, locally relevant, and executed with excellence.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

  • Significant HR Business Partner experience in a complex, matrixed organization.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence and coach senior leaders.
  • Strong business and financial acumen.
  • Experience leading organizational change and transformation.
  • Expertise in talent planning, organization effectiveness, performance management, and leadership development.
  • Strong judgment, executive communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to balance global alignment with regional business needs.

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The Key Capabilities needed to succeed in this position are:

  • Business & Financial Acumen
  • Organization Effectiveness & Change Leadership
  • Talent Strategy & Workforce Planning
  • Leadership Coaching
  • Influence & Matrix Leadership
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Executive Communication
  • Culture & Engagement Leadership

WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON

People & Talent Strategy

Translate business priorities into people plans that enable growth, organizational health, and leadership effectiveness. Support workforce planning, talent reviews, succession planning, and development strategies for the region.

Organizational Effectiveness

Partner with leaders to strengthen organization design, team effectiveness, decision-making, and ways of working. Help leaders successfully land and sustain Converse's sharpened operating model.

Leadership Coaching

Provide coaching and counsel to regional leaders on talent, performance, change leadership, and team effectiveness. Act as a trusted thought partner and challenge leaders when needed to drive better outcomes.

Change & Culture

Support leaders through organizational change while fostering an inclusive, engaging, and high-performing culture. Use teammate insights to identify opportunities and drive meaningful action.

HR Ecosystem Leadership

Partner across Business HR, People Solutions, Employee Relations, Talent, Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, and other HR teams to deliver integrated solutions and elevate the employee experience.

Application deadline: 29 August 2026

Client-provided location(s): Hilversum, Netherlands
Job ID: nike-21272_R-88324
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-07-28T18:54:29

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Veteran founded/led