HR Officer (People&Culture)– HR Medewerker, Amsterdam

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 queriesEnsure 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

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