HR generalist for HR operations

The HR Generalist manages post-hiring HR operations in the Netherlands, combining employee lifecycle administration, payroll, and business partner responsibilities. The role supports compliant HR processes under Dutch labour law and serves as the main HR representative at the Eindhoven location.

• Act as the first point of contact for HR queries in the Netherlands and explain local policies and procedures
• Coordinate employee lifecycle administration, including onboarding, mandatory training, probation milestones, absence administration, contract changes, reward communications, and offboarding
• Maintain local employee personal data records and electronic employee files
• Manage 30% ruling applications and renewals for eligible expatriate employees
• Coordinate payroll inputs with the external payroll provider and local finance team to ensure accurate and timely processing
• Handle local payroll queries and coordinate employees, managers, finance, and the external payroll provider
• Manage relationships with HR vendors, monitor service quality, and resolve operational issues
• Oversee HR invoice processing for the location and manage cost allocation
• Coordinate with external specialists and escalate compliance risks related to Dutch social security, tax, pension, and statutory reporting requirements
• Maintain records and produce required reports and HR metrics
• Advise managers on employment terms and conditions and share best practices
• Collaborate with the People and Culture Lead on labour relations and employment compliance
• Organise and facilitate Works Council consultations on organisational changes, policy rollouts, and employment-related issues
• Manage complex employee relations cases, including disputes, disciplinary matters, grievances, absence, and redundancy
• Advise on workforce planning, organisational restructuring, talent development, and succession planning
• Align HR strategy with business goals
• Improve processes through standardisation, simplification, and automation
• Develop HR policies and procedures to improve performance and mitigate disputes
• Provide strategic advice on employee benefits
• Review HR policies and processes and implement improvements
• Participate in projects, procedures, and guidelines that align the workforce with organisational goals
• Support the People and Culture Lead in communicating organisational culture through onboarding, town halls, and corporate events
• Participate in global and regional HR initiatives and collaborate with the W&SE HR team to support consistent regional delivery

• University degree, professional-level qualification, or equivalent attainment through 2–5 years of professional experience
• In-depth knowledge of Dutch labour law, HR best practices, and HR compliance
• Solid knowledge of HR administration and payroll fundamentals, including coordinating payroll inputs and managing external providers and internal stakeholders
• Working knowledge of payroll fundamentals and experience coordinating payroll activities with an external provider, Finance, managers, and employees
• Proficient with IT/HR systems and MS Office
• Experience working for a multicultural international company
• Experience in an HR team within an international organisation
• Experience in complex employee relations matters
• Fluent written and spoken English at C1 level
• Proactive, solutions-oriented attitude and work ethic
• Able to work independently and identify when to collaborate or escalate
• Strong drive to improve performance and deliver results through innovative and effective ways of working
• Able to simplify, automate, and standardise processes to improve employee experience
• Excellent organisational, time-management, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Strong numerical, analytical, and financial reporting skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to build and manage relationships at all organisational levels locally, regionally, and globally
• High personal integrity, respect, open-mindedness, and honesty
• Будет плюсом: Dutch language, proficiency in Dutch, experience in labour relations and collaboration with Works Councils (Ondernemingsraad), working knowledge of global relocations and expatriate programmes (30% ruling), experience with Dutch Works Council processes

• Competitive salary depending on experience and qualifications
• Holiday allowance
• Company pension plan
• Fixed one-year contract for 40 hours, with the possibility of extension
• 25 Vacation days plus national holidays
• Regular travel to the Eindhoven office, typically once a week
• Work-from-home equipment reimbursement
• Opportunity to work up to 20 days per year from abroad
• Access to training and courses
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing platform, including for family