HR Specialist - Netherlands (f/m/d)
The opportunity
Are you passionate about delivering exceptional HR services and driving process improvements? Join our dynamic HR Operations team as an HR Specialist, where you'll play a key role in supporting internal customers and ensuring accurate, timely HR service delivery. This is your chance to be part of a collaborative environment that values initiative, quality, and continuous improvement. Whilst our team is based is based in Zaventem, Belgium we offer services and support to our employees in both Belgium and the Netherlands. We are primarily looking for someone who will support our Netherlands employees, with the flexibility to assist with Belgium operations when needed. We are open to hiring someone in either our office in Zaventem, Belgium or Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
As part of this role, you'll also bring valuable expertise in Dutch legislation and payroll processes, helping us ensure compliance and excellence in service delivery across the region.
How you'll make an impact
As an HR Specialist, you will:
- Managing end-to-end employee lifecycle (onboarding, job changes, terminations, etc.), C&B and payroll related processes in Workday, an HR time system and other relevant HR systems.
- Collaborating closely with our payroll vendor to ensure accurate and timely payroll.
- Handling employee queries and transactional requests via our HR ticketing system in line with defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders such as country HR teams, managers, employees keeping them informed about process progress and outcomes.
- Ensuring HR data accuracy and process compliance with local labor laws and company policies.
- Supporting audits, HR projects, process improvements across the Benelux region
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Your background
You're a great fit for this role if you bring:
- 3 - 5 years of experience in an HR Operations and Payroll environment, ideally with outsourced payroll services.
- Solid understanding of Dutch employment legislation and payroll processes (Belgium legislation knowledge will be a plus).
- Experience in working with HR systems such as HR systems Workday, ServiceNow.
- Strong attention to detail and a passion for delivering excellent customer service.
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues and vendors across borders.
- Fluent in English and Dutch; French is a plus
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
- On-Site Gym
Parental Benefits
- Fertility Benefits
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Snacks
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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