Marieke Steenbreker
About Marieke Steenbreker
Marieke Steenbreker is a Senior HR Business Partner at Backbase, with extensive experience in human resources across various organizations, including Shell and PVH Europe B.V. She specializes in workforce planning, talent management, and employee relations, and holds multiple degrees in psychology and business studies.
Work at Backbase
Marieke Steenbreker has been serving as a Senior HR Business Partner at Backbase since 2022. In this role, she focuses on strategic HR initiatives, leveraging her extensive experience in workforce planning and talent management. Her position in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, allows her to contribute to the company's HR strategies and support employee development.
Previous Experience in HR Consulting
Prior to her current role, Marieke Steenbreker worked as an HR Business Consultant at Cubiks from 2016 to 2018 in the Utrecht Area, Netherlands. She also held various positions at Shell, including Talent Acquisition Consultant Europe and Central Staff Council Member, where she gained significant experience in employee relations and industrial relations.
Education and Expertise
Marieke Steenbreker holds two Master's degrees from Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen, one in Business Studies, HR, and another in Psychology, Labour and Organisation. She has also completed the Basisopleiding Acceptance and Commitment Therapy at ACT Guide in 2021 and is currently pursuing a Post-Master in Advanced Human Resource Program at TIAS School for Business and Society. Her educational background supports her expertise in labour and organisation psychology.
Specializations in HR
Marieke Steenbreker specializes in workforce planning and talent management, which are critical components of her role as a Senior HR Business Partner. She possesses skills in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), enabling her to create inclusive workplace environments. Additionally, she utilizes coaching techniques to aid in employee career growth and development.
Career Progression in HR
Marieke Steenbreker's career in HR began as a Recruiter at Randstad from 2003 to 2005. She then progressed through various roles at Shell, including HR Advisor Expatriates and Corporate Recruiter Europe, before moving to PVH Europe B.V. as an HR Business Partner from 2018 to 2022. Her diverse experiences have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of HR practices.