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.

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.

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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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.