WAT BIEDEN WIJ?

• Competitive annual salary (including holiday allowance)
• Company laptop and E-SIM for your phone
• Attractive pension plan to secure your future
• 28 days of paid annual leave to recharge and enjoy your time off
• Flexible working hours to support a healthy work-life balance
• Opportunities for professional growth and development through BESTSELLER training and learning programs
• Exclusive discounts on all BESTSELLER brands

WAT NEEM JE MEE?

• Experienced HR Professional working +5 years as HR Business partner or manager, preferably in larger logistics or production operations
• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field is not a requirement, but considered a strong advantage
• Ability to work autonomously while building collaborative relationships
• A down-to-earth attitude, always looking for simple, effective solutions
• Passion for people, leadership, and building something from the ground up

COLLEGA AAN HET WOORD

“Join our team in Lelystad and shape the future! We’re seeking dynamic individuals who embrace change, thrive in evolving environments, and contribute to our new plant’s growth and success. Be part of our innovative and collaborative team!”

PURPOSE OF THE SENIOR PEOPLE BUSINESS PARTNER ROLE

Ahead of the grand opening of BESTSELLER’s Logistics Centre West (LCW) in 2027/2028, we are looking for a Sr. People Business Partner who will play a key role in shaping, building, and leading the People & Culture function at LCW. The role reports directly to the Head of Global PEOPLE (HR) Logistics in BESTSELLER with a dotted reporting to the Site Manager for LCW, Lelystad.
In the pre-opening phase, the focus will be on laying the foundation: developing structures, processes, and culture to prepare LCW for a successful launch. After the opening, in the post-opening phase, you will step into a leadership role as part of the LCW Management Team, responsible for daily People operations, leadership development, and strengthening the organization for the long run.
You are both a strategic sparring partner and a hands-on executor; someone who can build from scratch and then scale.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Pre-opening phase

• HR & Organizational Setup: Develop and implement a People roadmap for LCW, including workforce planning, organizational design, and cultural anchoring
• Recruitment & Employer Branding: Design and drive a recruitment strategy for both the pre-opening and operational phases. Establish local employer branding and partnerships with educational institutions and labor market stakeholders
• Culture & Leadership Development: Act as a cultural ambassador for BESTSELLER and support new leaders in developing values-based leadership
• Process & System Readiness: Prepare and implement core HR processes (onboarding, performance management, engagement) tailored for a greenfield context, aligned with global frameworks
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with LCW leadership, Global Logistics People, and BESTSELLER Netherlands to ensure alignment and smooth cross-functional collaboration

During this phase, you will be the sole HR presence on-site in Lelystad, supported by a backup team in Amstelveen, and will lay the foundation for expanding into a dedicated HR team post-opening.

Post-opening phase

• Daily HR Responsibility: Drive the people agenda at LCW and act as a trusted sparring partner for leaders on all HR topics
• Management Team Role: Contribute as a member of the LCW Management Team to enhance business performance and profitability
• Implementation of Global Processes: Execute global people processes (employee engagement, performance management, recruitment, onboarding) at LCW
• Operational Excellence: Ensure smooth HR administration and daily people operations
• Annual People Cycle: Drive and embed the yearly HR cycle, including engagement surveys, development dialogues, and employer branding activities
• Team Development: Lead and grow the LCW HR team.