HR Specialist
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- SYE, Netherlands
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Hr
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- MBO or HBO degree in Office Management, HR, Business Administration, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in a similar role (Recruitment, HR, or HR administrative support).
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Experience supporting recruitment and talent acquisition activities.
- Familiarity with payroll processes, leave administration, and benefits management.
- Knowledge of occupational health, sickness absence management, and health & safety regulations is preferred.
- Experience using HRIS and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Full description
We are looking for a proactive, organized, and detail-oriented HR Specialist to join our Business Support Team in the Netherlands. In this role, you will support the day-to-day delivery of HR operations across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, HR administration, compliance, and employee support, while helping ensure an excellent employee experience. You will also coordinate office management activities, including vendor management, travel, meetings, company events, and workplace facilities, contributing to a professional, safe, and welcoming work environment. The office management will be handed over to a dedicated office manager in 2027.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a mix of operational and people-focused responsibilities, thrives in a fast-paced international environment, and is looking to grow within a broad HR generalist role.
Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition & Recruitment
- Support end-to-end recruitment in partnership with hiring managers and the HR team.
- Coordinate job postings, interviews, candidate communication, offers, and onboarding.
- Maintain recruitment records and applicant tracking systems.
Compensation & Benefits
- Support the administration of compensation and benefits programs.
- Coordinate benefits enrolment and respond to employee queries.
- Maintain accurate compensation and benefits records.
HR Compliance & Employment Law
- Ensure compliance with Dutch employment law and company policies.
- Coordinate with HQ on HR policies and required approvals.
- Prepare and maintain employment contracts and HR documentation.
- Maintain accurate HRIS records in line with GDPR requirements.
- Monitor legislative changes and support policy updates.
Payroll & Time Administration
- Support monthly payroll by preparing accurate employee and timekeeping data.
- Liaise with payroll providers and finance to resolve payroll queries.
- Maintain attendance and leave records.
Occupational Health, Employee Wellbeing & Safety
- Liaise with occupational health providers and maintain accurate sickness records.
- Support employee wellbeing and engagement initiatives.
- Coordinate health and safety compliance activities, eg: BHV training, and assist with risk assessments and follow-up actions.
HR Operations
- Support HR administration across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, and employee changes.
- Maintain HRIS data and employee records.
- Prepare HR reports and support HR projects and process improvements.
- Provide timely support for employee HR queries.