HR Business Partner

Are you an experienced HR professional energized by working in an innovative and fast-growing organization? Do you want to play a key role as a sparring partner to the business in developing both the organization and its employees? Then this HR Business Partner role is tailor-made for you!

As the HR Business Partner for Product Development, you are the strategic sparring partner to the MT within the CC Product Development (approx. 500 FTE). You work closely with the director, heads of departments, the Finance Business Partner, and around 40 leads, placing you at the heart of the business. You also have an international role: part of PD Software is based in Turkey, where you collaborate with the HR Executive and the Branch Manager.

At Lely, innovation and development are central—both in our products and our people. As HR Business Partner, you are the eyes and ears of the organization and play a key role in the continued growth and professionalization of the Product Development competence. You provide both solicited and unsolicited advice to the MT, coach (senior) managers in their leadership, and contribute to an inclusive, inspiring, and results-driven work environment.

Your Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic sparring partner to the MT, advising and supporting during meetings and one-on-one conversations, serving as a sounding board, and assisting in strategic HR decisions.
• Provide input for the HR agenda in MT and One PD Leadership sessions, and work closely with the director on MT Boosts and offsite sessions to strengthen the MT and achieve PD organizational goals.
• Facilitate and guide Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP) sessions, talent reviews, and ensure the right talents are in the right place.
• Play a key role in HR projects and organizational development, working on themes such as Diversity & Inclusion, Great Place to Work, and leadership development.
• Ensure the HR cycle within PD is rolled out and guide the MT and leads through it.

You are someone who maintains oversight, remains calm under pressure, and is stress-resistant. You switch effortlessly between different levels within the organization and use your communication skills to build trust. You naturally lead by example: offering constructive feedback, coaching managers and employees, and providing appropriate advice even in challenging situations.

Additionally:

• A completed HBO or WO degree in HRM or Business Administration.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience as an HR Business Partner, with proven strategic MT-level experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive and results-oriented attitude: you take initiative, follow through, and propose improvements.
• Experience with stakeholder management and strong analytical skills.
• Available for at least 32 hours per week and willing to work on our Maassluis campus 3–4 days per week on average.

Wat bieden wij jou?

• An international work environment with room for initiative and entrepreneurship.
• Excellent employment conditions, including up to 8 weeks of vacation per year and a solid pension plan.
• A salary ranging from €4,886 to €6,980 gross per month, with growth potential beyond your starting salary.
• Strong career development opportunities: you are in control of your growth and can choose from various training programs via our Lely Academy—from personal development to job-specific courses.
• Access to extensive sports facilities on our modern Lely Campus: indoor gym, outdoor padel courts, basketball and volleyball courts, table tennis, and foosball. Join Hyrox workouts or sign up for personal training—and challenge your colleagues during active breaks.
• Enjoy fresh coffee and tea from our in-house barista, with milk straight from our farm, and a healthy, affordable company restaurant.
• A healthy work-life balance thanks to our hybrid work policy: work at least three days per week on campus, with flexible hours and plenty of opportunity to spend extra time on-site (between 06:00 and 20:00).
• A free shuttle bus to and from the metro station in Maassluis for a smooth start and end to your workday.
• We celebrate success—from anniversaries to Christmas parties—at Lely, we know how to do it right!

We are also proud that our commitment and vision have been recognized with the Rotterdam Entrepreneur Award 2025!

Recruitment & Selection Agencies, Consultancies, and Staffing Agencies

We appreciate your interest, but we recruit all our candidates directly. We understand that as an intermediary you may want to refer candidates for our exciting roles and contribute to our ambitions, but this is not how we have structured our recruitment process. This means that all unsolicited profiles submitted for Lely vacancies will be treated as direct applications.

Over Lely

Lely, founded in 1948, is committed to a sustainable, profitable, and enjoyable future in agriculture. Taking the challenges of farmers and the needs of cows as our starting point, we develop high-quality robots and data systems that improve animal welfare, flexibility, and productivity on dairy farms. Our goal is to support sustainable food production.

For over 30 years, we have been a global leader in the sales and service of automated systems for successive generations of dairy farmers. Every day, we inspire our colleagues to offer customers innovative solutions and to be a reliable partner for long-term advice and support. With our state-of-the-art Lely Campus in Maassluis and a global network of dedicated Lely Centers for customized sales and service, Lely operates in more than fifty countries.