We’re looking for a hands-on People & Culture Officer to join our team in Amsterdam and take ownership of day-to-day HR operations in the Netherlands.
This role is primarily focused on ensuring smooth, reliable HR administration and employee support locally, while also contributing to broader People & Culture processes across EMEA. You’ll play a key role in keeping everything running properly behind the scenes — from employee lifecycle administration to payroll coordination — and help us continuously improve how we work.
-
Manage day-to-day HR administration for the Netherlands (contracts, employee files, letters, documentation)
-
Own onboarding and offboarding processes end-to-end, ensuring a smooth experience for employees and managers
-
Maintain accurate employee data in HR systems and keep documentation up to date
-
Prepare and validate payroll inputs (starters, leavers, changes, leave data) and coordinate with payroll providers
-
Support benefits administration and respond to employee HR queries
-
Ensure compliance with Dutch labor law and internal policies
-
Work closely with managers, Finance, and Talent Acquisition to keep HR operations running smoothly
-
Help improve HR processes (e.g., onboarding, documentation, HRIS usage) with practical, hands-on improvements
-
Support People & Culture initiatives and projects across EMEA where relevant
-
Provide basic reporting and insights (e.g., headcount changes, onboarding/offboarding tracking)
-
~3+ years of experience in an HR / People & Culture Officer or similar role
-
Strong experience in HR administration and operational processes
-
Solid understanding of Dutch labor law and payroll/benefits processes
-
Hands-on experience with HR systems (e.g. HRIS) and employee data management
-
Strong attention to detail and a structured way of working
-
Able to manage multiple priorities and keep things organised in a fast-paced environment
-
Proactive mindset — you spot issues and improve how things are done
-
Strong communication skills in English; Dutch is preferred for local employee support and communication with Dutch authorities
-
A role with clear ownership of HR operations in the Netherlands
-
Exposure to an international (EMEA) People & Culture environment
-
Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and projects alongside your core responsibilities
-
A collaborative team and a practical, no-nonsense working style
-
Competitive compensation, benefits, and development opportunities
