Job Title:
HR Business Partner (HRBP), Best
0.8 FTE (4 days a week, on-site)
About the role:
Are you a passionate, courageous, and curious HR professional? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities? As the HR Business Partner (HRBP) at our production plant in Best, you will be the key point of contact for all site HR matters and play a pivotal role in shaping the culture and success of Redefine Meat. Your mission: to partner with leaders and team, growing into a site leadership role and support our transformation from startup to scale-up, driving HR initiatives that fuel our growth and support our diverse, high-performing workforce.
About us:
At Redefine Meat, we love meat. Really, really love meat.
We believe that the world deserves New-Meat™, plant-based meat, that’s not only good for the environment but is also kind to animals. Having studied animal meat’s unique components, and perfected cutting-edge technologies, Redefine Meat provides a wide range of high-quality products that are just as delicious as the meat you already know and love. New-Meat™ delivers an uncompromised and extraordinary culinary experience with its taste, texture, and aroma.
We also know that we will reach the unreachable with a great team of passionate, courageous, and curious people.
We’re as passionate about people as we are about food!
Your Challenge:
As the key site point of contact for HR, you will partner closely with line management to proactively identify organizational needs and implement impactful HR solutions, growing into a site leadership role.
Identify and drive the unique culture of Redefine Meat, fostering an environment where employees feel fully engaged and connected.
Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
Anticipate and plan FTE needs, ensuring alignment with business goals and supporting workforce scalability.
Manage the onboarding and orientation processes to create a smooth and positive experience for new employees.
Lead the capability development plan to bring the performance to the next level and meet current and future standards
Maintain in-depth knowledge of Dutch labor law and legal requirements related to employee management, ensuring compliance and reducing legal risks, especially around areas like absenteeism, conflict resolution, and employee terminations.
Serve as a trusted advisor on employee relations, providing HR policy guidance and interpretation to leaders and employees, and ensuring a compliant, healthy work environment.
Nurture and invest in our diverse cultures, celebrating variety and inclusion across the site.
Lead HR projects as identified to fuel growth and drive Redefine Meat’s mission forward.
What you'll need:
Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business, or a related field
5+ years of related HR experience in a manufacturing environment preferably in Food
Bilingual (English/Dutch)
Demonstrated experience across multiple human resource disciplines, including employee relations, performance management, talent development, and a strong understanding of Dutch labor laws and compliance.
Strong leadership abilities and the capacity to take full ownership and responsibility for HR functions at the site level, ensuring alignment with business goals and supporting operational success.
Positive attitude & team player with high energy levels.
Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Strong influencing, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills with an
attention to detail approach
Ability to take initiative, be flexible and embrace and drive change.
High integrity and accuracy
