HR Business Partner – Western Europe

ABB

HR Business Partner supporting ABB’s industrial automation solutions across France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Advising leaders on employee relations, talent, compliance, and organizational development.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeSaint-Priest • 🇫🇷 FranceMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations within a multi-country HR context. Strong knowledge of local labor laws and compliance, particularly in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands, along with proficiency in HRIS platforms like Workday.

Highest-signal resume keywords

HR Business Partner ExperienceEmployee Relations ManagementTalent Management ExpertiseChange Management SkillsKnowledge of Local Labor Laws

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Hard Skills

Employee Lifecycle ManagementPerformance ManagementTalent DevelopmentHR ComplianceGDPR ComplianceHRIS PlatformsOrganizational DevelopmentRecruitmentOnboardingData Protection

Soft Skills

Strategic HR SupportCollaborationAdvisory SkillsChange FacilitationEmployee Engagement

Tools & Technologies

Workday

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Human ResourcesBachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Industry Keywords

Multi-Site HR ManagementEmployee Engagement KPIsLocal Employment PracticesHR InitiativesContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Align HR practices with business objectives and support HR initiatives
Manage the full employee lifecycle across France, Belgium, and the Netherlands
Oversee country-specific HR operations and ensure compliance with local regulations and global HR policies
Provide strategic and operational HR support to business leaders and employees
Advise managers and employees on talent management, employee relations, performance management, and organizational development
Support change management and employee engagement initiatives
Manage country-specific HR projects and participate in continuous improvement of HR practices
Ensure accurate employee master data and confidential employee records
Oversee country-specific employee relations matters, including disputes, performance issues, and legal claims
Collaborate with finance and other departments to manage costs and processes
Ensure GDPR or local data protection compliance
Facilitate recruitment, onboarding, training, and talent development initiatives
Manage employee lifecycle processes, including recruitment, onboarding, development, performance management, exits, and offboarding
Track talent management, employee engagement, retention, and performance KPIs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field, required
Minimum of 5 years of HR experience, with at least 3 years in an HRBP role
Proven experience in a multi-site, multi-country HR context
Knowledge of local labor laws and employment practices for France, Belgium, and the Netherlands
Strong knowledge of HRIS platforms; Workday preferred
Demonstrated experience managing employee relations, talent management, change management, and organizational development
Up to 10% travel, mostly in the region, with occasional other domestic and international travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive, comprehensive benefits package
Up to 10% travel, mostly in the region, with occasional other domestic and international travel