"My job is about bringing people together."
Sander van Kesteren, HR Business Partner, Corporate Functions
My job is about bringing people together. I see myself as an account manager within HR who adds value to the business success by guiding, advising and coaching supervisors and employees to create long-term business success and sustainability. In this respect I am sometimes the little angel on their shoulder and the conscience and sometimes a little devil who challenges and brings different perspectives to the table, always depending on the situation and people involved.
How I came to Boehringer Ingelheim
My career within Boehringer Ingelheim started on the 1st of December 2014 as a regional HR Business Partner for Enabling Functions and Operations.
My typical working day
This work day does not have a clear beginning or a definite end.
It is a combination of dealing with e-mails, having meetings related to recruitment, for example, or different employee subjects, making proposals for management teams and facilitating discussions. The HR Business Partner role is a leadership type of role, therefore your job is to manage the ever-changing environment and help the company to adapt to it.