HR Business Partner

Sanoma Learning is a leading European learning company, planning further expansion and striving to grow its positive impact on education. The new HR Business Partner contributes to the company’s mission. 

About Sanoma Learning

Sanoma is an innovative and agile learning and media company, impacting the lives of millions every day. Sanoma operates in eleven European countries and employs close to 5,000 professionals. In 2020, the net sales amounted to approximately 1.1 billion euros. The operational EBIT margin excluding PPA was 14.7 percent. Sanoma shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.

The company’s learning products and services enable teachers to develop the talents of every child so that they will reach their full potential. They offer printed and digital learning content as well as digital learning and teaching platforms for primary, secondary, and vocational education. Their ambition is to grow their business across Europe.

School Management Solutions is the business unit within the Belgium/Netherlands (BeNe) region that focuses on supporting educational organizations with digital learning environments, learning administration systems, apps, and advanced teaching and learning solutions. Their strong brands, including Magister, Eduarte, TIG, and ITS Learning, are widely represented in education. To facilitate their growth agenda, Sanoma Learning is strengthening the HR organization. They are hiring an HR Business Partner for the BeNe region, who will report directly to the HR Director BeNe, Daphne Nijen Twilhaar.

Vacancy: HR Business Partner School Management Solutions

Sanoma Learning is a fast-growing organization, which is why there is plenty of change. The HR Business Partner will make an essential contribution to the realization of the changes. In addition, they will deal with HR topics in the broadest sense of the word at an operational and strategic level.

The HR Business Partner for the School Management Solutions business unit will translate business plans and business needs into concrete HR plans. They will advise and coach managers and continuously challenge them to raise their own department to a higher level, in line with the organization-wide objectives. They will contribute to creating an environment where employees can continue to develop. Their guiding and advisory role encourages cooperation and increases effectiveness.

The HR Business Partner will be part of the Management Team of School Management Solutions and responsible for their own business unit. They will work in a matrix organization, where international coordination is essential. Among other things, they will focus on topics like change, performance and talent management, employee engagement, recruitment, and regulations.

 “We’re a fast-growing company and are fortifying our international HR organization. The challenges that come with navigating change are part of what makes this role exciting. They will require flexibility, high energy, and a proactive approach.” – Daphne Nijen Twilhaar, HR Director BeNe of Sanoma Learning

Collaboration is key for the HR Business Partner. They will work closely with business and support functions across the organization. To be successful, the HR Business Partner will need to build strong relations throughout Sanoma Learning and be a true sparring partner for senior management regarding HR-related challenges. In addition, they will display a strong business mindset and adopt an appropriate balance between driving change and being empathetic towards concerns.

Sanoma Learning’s ambitious growth agenda will offer ample challenge and allow the HR Business Partner to support the company’s overall purpose: improving education throughout Europe.

Interested? 

Sanoma Learning is working with Top of Minds to fill this vacancy.
To express your interest, please contact Vivian Linker at vivian.linker@topofminds.com.