bunq

Head of People

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands · Full-time

bunq

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Head of People is an open full-time job at bunq (Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands · Hybrid).

Companybunq
LocationAmsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands · Hybrid
TypeFull-time
DepartmentPeople
Posted2026-10-29
Found onRecruitee

About this job

At bunq, People is a core business function. We use data, technology and automation to help our people perform at their best and enable bunq to scale internationally.

As VP/ Head of People, you will turn bunq’s mission and business priorities into a clear global People strategy. You’ll take ownership of hiring, performance, development and retention, ensuring every initiative solves a real business problem and delivers measurable results.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who combines strong commercial judgment with genuine People expertise. You’ll identify bottlenecks, improve systems and work closely with leaders to build high-performing teams and an environment where people can grow and succeed.

Take ownership

  • Understand bunq’s mission, vision and business priorities.
  • Translate them into a clear, outcome-driven People strategy.
  • Build scalable systems that help employees perform, develop and succeed.
  • Hire and retain the right people in roles where they can make the greatest impact.
  • Provide employees with the tools, training and feedback they need to perform at their best.
  • Help leaders set clear expectations, develop their teams and address underperformance.
  • Strengthen a culture built on connection, ownership and high performance.
  • Continuously improve People initiatives using data, feedback and measurable outcomes.

Questions about this job

Where is the Head of People job at bunq?

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands. The role is hybrid.

What does the Head of People job at bunq pay?

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Is this a full-time or part-time job?

The listing describes it as Full-time.

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