*This role can be either based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands or Zug, Switzerland.

Constanter is a private charitable foundation established to promote respect for human dignity, sustainability and social justice. Constanter enables the philanthropic organisations under the Brenninkmeijer family such as Porticus (https://www.porticus.com) and Laudes Foundation (https://www.laudesfoundation.org/) in the execution of their programmes. In addition to the philanthropic organisations, Constanter includes the Investment Office and Constanter Philanthropy Services (CPS).

The Investment Office manages a portfolio of investments that allows for the philanthropic work of the Brenninkmeijer family business owners. CPS provides functional support to the Investment Office and philanthropies in the areas of HR, IT, Finance, Legal and Office Operations. Both CPS and the Investment Office are founded in 2022 and are in the build-up phase.

As the People & Culture Business Partner, you will play a pivotal role in driving our organization's people and culture strategies, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment, and supporting our mission-driven teams. In this role, you will be are the partner for all people topics for both CPS (Constanter Philanthropy Services) as well as our Investment Office. This includes working with leaders across both functions to ensure the successful implementation of People and Culture initiatives that align with our mission and long-term goals. As well as working with the specialists in our People & Culture team to design the right solutions. Your responsibilities will span from hands-on execution to strategic planning, ensuring our organization's greatest asset – our people – are empowered, engaged, and aligned with our mission.

Key challenges will be building out the team, setting up growth paths and learning, and professionalizing performance management and rewards. Most employees are based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and Zug, Switzerland.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with leaders to develop and implement people and culture strategies aligned with our organization's mission and long-term goals.
• Provide expert guidance to leaders on a range of P&C matters, including employee relations, performance management and talent development. Working closely with the experts within the People & Culture team
• Drive initiatives that promote employee engagement, learning, professional growth, and well-being, fostering a positive and empowering work culture.
• Work closely with the Learning Specialist to develop and deliver training programs that enhance managerial and employee capabilities, including areas like leadership development, conflict resolution, and performance coaching.
• Collaborate with the Total Rewards Lead on the design and implementation of compensation and benefits programs that attract, retain, and motivate high-performing employees.
• Align P&C strategies with organizational budgeting and resource allocation in collaboration with our Finance and leadership teams.
• Stay informed about relevant employment laws and regulations in the Netherlands and Switzerland to ensure compliance and minimize legal risks.
• Travel between our Amsterdam and Zug offices to provide on-site support and ensure consistent implementation of people strategies as needed.

• Bachelor's degree, or relevant work experience, in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field;
• 7 – 10 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in a  HR business partner role.
• Experience with private equity and  asset management, preferably in a philanthropic or non-profit context.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute P&C strategies that organizational effectiveness
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience delivering presentations and training.
• In-depth knowledge of employment laws and regulations in the Netherlands and Switzerland.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex employee relations issues and conflict resolution.
• Experience with talent development, performance management, and succession planning.

By joining our team, you will become part of this remarkable journey. You will work in a fun and highly dynamic environment and have the opportunity to collaborate with and learn from expert colleagues.

Of course, it is a two-way street, this means that we offer not only a competitive salary, but we believe in a healthy work-life balance. This is what you can expect from us:

• Geographic scope: Amsterdam, The Netherlands or Zug Switzerland
• Offering a salary between
  • €75.000 - €95.000 in the Netherlands
  • CHF127.000 - CHF160.000 in Switzerland 
• Must be eligible to work in the Netherlands or Switzerland 
• Availability for 40 hours per week is our preference but 36 can be discussed.
• Hybrid working opportunity. We aim for a 40/60 office/home-work balance
• Take advantage of our Flexible Working Guidelines and work up to 10 days from abroad, anywhere in the world.
• Reference checks are part of the final hiring procedure.

• To apply; please upload your CV and cover letter in English, an (online) assessment can be part of the recruitment process. Reference checks are part of the final hiring procedure.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

We stand for equal opportunities and are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse team in an equitable and inclusive environment. We strongly encourage applications of people with lived experience, as well as from candidates coming from any minority or underrepresented groups.