Global HR Business Partner (Senior Director)

At Corbion, we exist to champion preservation in all its forms, preserving food and food production, health, and our planet.

 

 

Corbion is the global market leader in lactic acid and its derivatives, and a leading supplier of food preservation, functional blends, and algae ingredients. With over a century of fermentation expertise, Corbion provides sustainable solutions that preserve food, improve health, and protect the planet. In 2024, Corbion achieved annual sales of €1,288.1 million and employed 2,399 FTEs globally. The company is listed on Euronext Amsterdam.

The Role

As Global HR Business Partner (HRBP), you will report directly to the CHRO and act as a strategic and operational HR advisor to two ExCo members and their leadership teams (ExCo minus one). This role requires a high level of ownership, insight, and collaboration. You will support both day-to-day operations and long-term capability building, helping Corbion execute on its global business strategy.

 

Key Responsibilities

• People Agenda & Workforce Planning
• Define and execute a clear people agenda aligned with organizational and team priorities.
• Drive workforce and capability planning (1–3 years) to enable strategic execution.
• Organizational & Team Development
• Improve team dynamics and enable high-performing teams.
• Shape organizational structures for efficiency, agility, and results.
• Lead or contribute to organizational changes and reorganizations, both large and small.
• HR Operations & Process Excellence
• Ensure seamless and effective HR processes, minimizing disruption and enabling business continuity.
• Collaborate with HR Expertise Teams and HR Services to activate policies and programs efficiently.
• Stakeholder Partnership & Support
• Serve as a trusted HR advisor to ExCo minus one leaders and their teams.
• Maintain open, agenda-free dialogue with senior leaders.
• Support cross-functional alignment and reduce siloed behaviors through coordination and collaboration.
• Insight & Data-Driven Decisions
• Use data and organizational insights to understand the pulse of the organization.
• Balance the strategic and human dimensions of decisions—caring for people without losing sight of business objectives.
• Culture & Change Leadership
• Facilitate cultural change programs or M&A integration initiatives, as applicable.
• Keep a close eye on how the organization is evolving—and provide clear, constructive feedback as needed.
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Profile of the Ideal Candidate

 

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master's preferred).
• Minimum 15 years of ascending experience in strategic HR, including global HRBP experience in international and commercial / P&L-driven environments.
• Strong background in change management, organizational development, and talent strategy.
• Experience leading or supporting reorganizations, including post-merger integrations.
• Understanding of employment law, compliance, safety, and regulatory frameworks in a global context.

Personality & Competencies

• Proactive: Seeks engagement across all levels, anticipates needs, and acts early.
• Collaborative: Breaks down silos and promotes alignment across teams.
• Insightful: Understands people and organizational dynamics; balances rational analysis with emotional intelligence.
• Supportive: Actively enables and challenges senior leaders and their teams.
• Efficient: Focused on outcomes and streamlined processes.
• Independent & Results-Oriented: Can drive change autonomously w