Site HR Manager - Amsterdam Bunge Plant

City : Amsterdam
State : Noord-Holland (NL-NH)
Country : Netherlands (NL)
Requisition Number : 48758

Site HR Manager - Amsterdam Plant - Amsterdam, The Netherlands | Full-time

Are you an HR professional who enjoys being close to the business, building strong relationships, and making a visible impact? At Bunge, we're looking for a Site HR Manager to lead the people agenda for our Amsterdam production site.

This role is an excellent next step for an HR Business Partner looking to broaden their scope and take responsibility for an entire site. While the role has no direct reports, you will act as the lead HR partner for our Amsterdam Plant, supporting approximately 115 employees and working closely with site leadership, employees, union representatives, and the wider HR team to create a safe, engaged and high-performing workplace. What You'll Do

As the HR Manager for our Amsterdam Plant, you will:

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Act as the main HR contact for managers and employees on site.

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Partner with leaders across operations, logistics, and support functions to help drive business performance through people.

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Lead recruitment activities and support workforce planning needs.

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Manage employee relations matters, absenteeism, and return-to-work processes.

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Build and maintain effective relationships with union representatives and support Works Council activities.

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Ensure compliance with Dutch labour legislation, collective labour agreements, and company policies.

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Monitor HR metrics, workforce costs, and people-related data to support informed decision-making.

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Partner closely with HR Operations, Payroll, and the wider HR team to deliver efficient HR services.

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Support training, talent development, and employee engagement initiatives.

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Champion a strong safety culture where health and wellbeing remain a top priority.

The Soybean Factory in Amsterdam: What we do

Located in the Port of Amsterdam, our soybean processing facility plays an important role in Bunge's global supply chain. Soybeans from around the world are processed into soybean meal and soybean oil, serving customers across food, feed and industrial markets. It's a dynamic 24/7 operation where teamwork, safety and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.

What You'll Bring

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Around 5+ years of HR experience, ideally within manufacturing, industrial, logistics, or other operational environments.

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Experience with employee relations, absenteeism management, and labor law.

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Exposure to unions, collective labor agreements, and/or works councils.

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The ability to build trust and influence stakeholders at all levels.

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A pragmatic, hands-on approach and a genuine interest in supporting people and business performance.

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Strong communication skills in both Dutch and English.

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This role is based at our Amsterdam plant on the Coenhavenweg. Success in this position comes from being close to the operation and building strong relationships across the site, making regular on-site presence an important part of the role.

Why Join Bunge?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of the HR agenda for our Amsterdam Plant and make a visible impact in the business. You'll work closely with leaders, employees, union representatives and HR colleagues, helping to create a safe, engaged and high-performing work environment.

No two days are the same. From employee relations and absenteeism management to recruitment, stakeholder management and day-to-day HR support, you'll play a key role in both the employee experience and the success of the site.

We offer:

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A competitive salary package, including holiday allowance and a 13th-month salary.

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Participation in our Annual Incentive Program.

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25 vacation days, plus additional leave based on age.

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An attractive pension scheme.

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A strong Safety First culture where the wellbeing of our people comes first.

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An inclusive and collaborative working environment.

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Learning and development opportunities to support your continued growth.

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A highly visible role with the opportunity to make a real difference for our employees and our business.

Interested? If you're excited about this opportunity, click the "Apply" button and submit your CV. A motivation letter is appreciated and will help us better understand your interest in the role.

Have any questions? Get in touch with Debora.devries@bunge.com.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Please note that the posting title for this position is Site HR Manager, while the official internal job title is Manager HRBP.#LI-DDV

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

• We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
• We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative
• We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day – people who are #ProudtoBeBunge