Junior HR Business Partner

American Express

. Partner with a Business Unit in the market, supporting change management, organizational initiatives, and talent and leadership development .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeAmsterdam • NetherlandsJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in talent strategy, organizational change management, and colleague engagement, with a strong focus on data-driven decision-making and project management. Proficient in building relationships with senior stakeholders and supporting diverse workforces across various markets.

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HR Generalist ExperienceTalent Strategy DevelopmentProject ManagementData AnalysisBilingual Proficiency in Dutch and English

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Hard Skills

Talent ManagementChange ManagementOrganizational DevelopmentData InsightsSuccession PlanningColleague EngagementProcess ImprovementProject CoordinationConsultancy SkillsCritical Thinking

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingTime ManagementAdaptabilityCoachingCommunication

Industry Keywords

HR Business PartnerOrganizational EffectivenessBusiness TransformationColleague ExperienceDiversity and Inclusion

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with a Business Unit in the market, supporting change management, organizational initiatives, and talent and leadership development
Provide support for talent strategy, succession planning, colleague engagement communications, and day-to-day colleague management, including managing the sick leave process and acting as prevention officer
Design products, processes, and tools informed by colleague data and insights
Co-create solutions with business leaders and CEG colleagues to meet business needs
Deliver colleague communications and continuously improve administrative processes
Identify opportunities to streamline and simplify ways of working to enhance colleague experience, operational efficiency, and service delivery
Participate in cross-functional projects, supporting planning, coordination, implementation, and successful delivery of change initiatives
Lead talent efforts to strengthen colleague capabilities, drive business performance, and develop leaders
Engage in organizational effectiveness and change efforts with strong project management and detailed execution
Coach leaders and provide developmental feedback
Support a diverse workforce representative of customers and communities
Establish proactive partnerships with CEG colleagues across markets and Centers of Excellence to align solutions with business needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 2 years of demonstrated professional HR experience, preferably in an HR generalist, HR advisory or HR Business Partner environment
Ability to build effective relationships and provide consultancy and advice to senior business stakeholders
Understanding of business strategy, plans, and the impact of internal and external factors
Ability to work with large sets of data accurately from multiple sources to develop insights, make decisions, create solutions, and drive continuous improvement
Ability to help organize and coordinate functional expertise and the business across various projects and timelines
Experience supporting organizational changes, restructures, and business transformation initiatives through effective planning, coordination, and execution
Critical thinking skills
Ability and willingness to learn in a fast-paced, unstructured environment
Time management skills and ability to prioritize
Global mentality and experience working in or supporting different countries and cultures
Proficient in Dutch and English; an extra language is a plus
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the Netherlands; the company will not pursue visa sponsorship
Successful completion of a background verification check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salaries
Bonus incentives
Support for financial well-being and retirement
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
Career development and training opportunities