People and HR Operations Associate-part time, Amsterdam

Company Description

Systemiq is a system change company and certified B Corp, driving the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement on climate change. We work across five critical systems—energy, nature and food, materials and circular economy, sustainable finance, and urban transformation to deliver real, lasting impact. We believe systems change starts with people change. That means curiosity, collaboration, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work.

People HR Operations Associate

Full-time

(80% or 90% working patterns available)

We’re looking for a proactive and organised

People Operations Associate

to join our People team, supporting our European offices— primarily the Netherlands, France, and Germany.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring smooth people operations across the employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding, HRIS management, and supporting day‑to‑day HR processes.

What you'll be doing

Contract&Data Management

Draft and process changes to employment contracts (e.g. contract extensions, hours changes)

Maintain accurate employee data in our HRIS (iHub) for our European offices

Keep personal employee files up to date for payroll and audit purposes

Onboarding&Offboarding

Coordinate onboarding for new joiners across Europe, including scheduling, stakeholder comms, and induction materials

Track probation periods and follow up with relevant managers

Manage the leaver process, including exit interviews and offboarding logistics

Regional People/HR Support

Be the first point of contact for day-to-day People queries from employees in the Netherlands, France, and Germany

Support local processes such as leave of absence tracking, reference letters, benefits administration, and relocations

Payroll&Reporting

Assist in preparing monthly payroll changes for European teams

Provide HR data and reports for internal stakeholders as needed

Project Support

Contribute to People team initiatives and support with ad-hoc projects

Help maintain and update People-related content on our intranet

What we're looking for

Proven HR or People Ops experience in a European context—

experience in the Netherlands is essential , with France and Germany also advantageous

Highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident juggling multiple tasks

Strong communication and interpersonal skills— you’re approachable, empathetic, and able to work across cultures

Comfortable working independently and collaboratively

Fluent in

Dutch

(native or business level) and proficient in

English

(spoken and written)

Diversity&Inclusion At Systemiq, we believe that diversity and inclusion are crucial to system change and our mission. We are committed to:

Embedding diverse and inclusive practices in all aspects of our work, including recruitment, performance management, and people processes and policies.

Providing a supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and perform at their best, regardless of background, personality, gender, sexual orientation, race, mental health, religion, or other characteristics.

Supporting our people through all life stages, accommodating personal priorities, and promoting a sustainable approach to work and life.

Reward and Recognition The remuneration and benefits package will reflect the successful candidate's experience and expertise.

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