Who we are

At Vandebron, we're transforming the energy landscape, steering away from the conventional to champion sustainability. Born in 2014, our journey began with Chapter 1, disrupting the market with a transparent platform connecting consumers directly to local, green energy producers. Now, in Chapter 2, we are dedicated to ensuring 100% green energy availability, 100% of the time. Think smart solutions — flexible use of wind and solar farms, Smart EV Charging, and efficient energy storage.

No waiting around, we actively shape a sustainable future. Good energy, smart solutions — that’s Vandebron.

Your impact

At Vandebron, People & Culture plays a crucial role in every team. Our people are our greatest strength, and their growth, engagement, and success are essential to making Vandebron thrive. With ambitious goals ahead, we need highly committed and engaged teams who are set up for success—because when our employees bring their unique A-game, Vandebron will as well.

As People Business Partner for the Consumer domain (~80 colleagues), you’ll be at the heart of our organization, working closely with teams across Commerce, Marketing, Product, and Customer Experience. Your mission? To help managers build and develop high-contributing teams that are resilient, future-proof, and ready to navigate the fast-moving energy transition. Alongside our Junior Business Partner, who focuses on Customer Operational teams, you’ll ensure that our Consumer teams have the right foundations in place to grow to winning teams, working smart, staying agile, and continuously growing.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment where people, performance, and purpose come together, this role is for you!

As part of the  Consumer Management Team, you will translate strategy into people-focused initiatives and acting as a coach to leaders and teams. From daily operations to big-picture projects — you’ll play a critical role in enabling people to do their best work and helping Vandebron move closer to our mission, every day. You’ll be reporting to our Head of People & Culture.

What you’ll do

• Be a trusted advisor and sparring partner for managers on all People & Culture topics.

• Represent People & Culture in and be part of the Consumer Management Team, helping shape the team’s strategy and growth.

• Understand business needs and deliver people solutions that support both short- and long-term goals.

• Turn strategy into action — lead projects like redesigning our (secondary) benefits, enhancing performance management, or launching new engagement initiatives.

• Drive team engagement, support leadership development, and manage structural workforce planning.
  

What you bring

• At least 5 years of work experience, including 3+ years in a People Business Partner role.

• Experience in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

• Strong understanding of Dutch labor legislation and its practical applications.

• Professional Dutch language skills (written and spoken).

• Ability to link HR strategies to business objectives and outcomes.

• Strong judgment, with the confidence to advise and influence at all levels.

• A challenger mindset — you ask “why not” and look for smarter ways to work.

• Hands-on and pragmatic, while keeping the bigger picture in mind.

• Flexible and resilient in a changing environment — you thrive in motion.

• A trusted partner — self-aware, approachable, and focused on making others successful.
  

What’s in it for you

• A nice salary of maximum €5.200,- gross per month, based on 40 hours and excluding holiday allowance

• An annual bonus based on company performance.

• 30 paid days off per year to recharge and find inspiration.

• Work abroad for up to 6 weeks per year (max 4 consecutive weeks, including up to 4 weeks outside the EU).

• A sabbatical opportunity after three years of service (one month paid with holidays, two unpaid).

• Special leave for personal events, volunteering work, and one day for personal celebrations.

• An €850 annual learning budget and access to Learning & Development programs.

• A pension scheme to plan for the future.

• A €50 net monthly reimbursement for phone and Wi-Fi costs.

• A one-time €200 net allowance to set up your home workspace.

• A hybrid work environment split between home and our carbon-neutral Amsterdam office. In this role, we expect you’ll be at the office 3-4 days per week.

• Daily healthy lunches by our in-house cooks.

• An NS business card for those commuting 10km or more.
  

Why join Vandebron?

• A role with freedom and impact — At Vandebron, the People & Culture team is a department that is taken seriously and where you can make a real impact!

• Be part of the mission — Your work directly contributes to the energy transition.

• Collaborate with great people — Join a supportive team of experienced People professionals and a purpose-driven company.

• Grow your expertise — You’ll work on strategic projects, develop your leadership skills, and play a vital role in the next chapter of Vandebron.

A career move that matters

Within 6–12 months, success in this role means:

• Deep understanding of the Consumer domain and its key challenges.

• Clear grip on FTE planning and cost management.

• Strong, trusted relationships with key stakeholders.

• Successfully launched high-impact projects like engagement initiatives or benefit improvements.
  

Interested?

If this role excites you, apply via this page.

Still have questions? Feel free to ask via tommythomassen@vandebron.nl.

At Vandebron, we believe in diversity, inclusiveness, and equal career opportunities. Be your authentic self — and it’s totally okay with us if you don’t mention your gender or date of birth on your resume. We also care about your privacy and handle your data carefully. Under the GDPR, you are not required to provide us with any information about your health, race/nationality, or religion, and you may also omit your social security number (BSN) and passport photo from your job application documentation.