HR Officer (People & Culture) – HR Medewerker

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.

What you’ll be doing

HR Operations & Administration (core focus)

• 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

Process & improvement

• 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)

What we’re looking for

• ~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

What you can expect

• 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