HR Business Partner - Finance & Technology

Join CRH as an HR Business Partner for Finance & Technology

About CRH

We are CRH, committed to contributing to a more resilient and sustainable built environment. We deliver unique, superior building materials and products for use in road and critical utility infrastructure, commercial building projects, and outdoor living solutions. As the essential partner for transportation and critical utility infrastructure projects, complex non-residential construction, and outdoor living solutions, CRH’s unique offering of materials, products, and value-added services helps to deliver a more resilient and sustainable built environment.

Our project portfolio includes some of the most sustainable and cutting-edge building projects around the world, such as the Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit, the Paris Metro Rail project, the Louis Vuitton Museum in Paris, parts of the Burj Khalifa, and the Kennedy Space Centre.

Position Overview

CRH is looking to appoint a HR Business Partner for our Europe Functions HR team. You will report directly to the Senior HR Business Partner and will play a crucial role in managing the people agenda for the Europe Finance, Technology, and Real Estate division teams, as well as the broader talent initiatives for both functions across Europe. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with HR team members from the Europe Division: West, Central and East, and International—along with Group HR and Global HR Centers of Expertise.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Proactively engage with functional teams in Europe Finance, Technology & Real Estate to develop and implement all elements of the people agenda
• Act as a critical partner to challenge and advise teams on all elements of the people and talent agenda
• Support the SHRBP with the annual talent review cycle and ongoing talent agenda requirements and reporting during the year
• Support the SHRBP with the processes for the annual performance and reward cycles managing all activity and reporting on an ongoing basis
• Oversee & support recruitment within the functional remit
• Support the SHRBP with all people aspects of organisational change initiatives ensuring all legal and employee relations risks are appropriately managed
• Support and lead on various projects and initiatives to support the achievement of the people agenda as part of the Europe and broader CRH Global HR team
• Stay up to date on HR trends and legislation, ensuring compliance with employment laws and proactively recommending improvements to HR practices
• Be a central support & lead for the Technology team, ensuring you stay up to date with Technology trends.

Individual Competencies

• Drive Results - Consistently achieving objectives, even under tough circumstances, pushing self and others to accomplish goals
• Have Courage - Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.
• Cultivate Innovation - Creating new and better ways for the organisation to be successful
• Have a Strategic Mindset - Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies
• Attract and Develop Talent - Attracting, selecting, and developing talent to meet the organisation’s goals and needs
• Be Resilient - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
• Collaborate - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Make Quality Decisions - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organisation moving forward
• Drive Vision and Purpose - Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action

Key Characteristics

• Self-starter, due to being remote from the SHRBP
• Resilience

Key Functional Competencies

• Experience of engagement and relationship building
• Comprehensive knowledge of HR best practices, policies and procedures
• Excellent level of HR knowledge in Dutch law
• Strong understanding of employment laws and regulations
• Ability to successfully navigate a highly matrixed global organisation
• Excellent level of fluent spoken & written English & Dutch - other languages an advantage

Experience / Education

• Educated to Degree level in HR or a related field
• 8+ years experience operating at a senior level

What CRH Offers You

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
• Highly competitive salary package
• Comprehensive secondary benefits
• Significant contribution to your pension plan
• Health and wellness programs, including an on-site gym and fitness classes
• Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization

Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of the employment with CRH and the country where you work.