International HR Generalist

Department: Human Resources

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Utrecht, NL

Reporting To: Rutger Hendriks

Compensation: €55,500 - €65,500 / year

Description

• Speak fluent Dutch (native level) and English (both spoken and written).
• Are based in the Netherlands (Utrecht area) and can commute to our office in Utrecht 2-3 times per week and 1 time per month to our Enschede office.
• Have at least 5 years of experience in an HR Advisory or Generalist role within an international organization supporting multiple countries.

• Acting as a trusted HR partner for a portfolio of countries across different regions. Initially, your focus will be on the Netherlands, United Kingdom, and Singapore, with opportunities to expand your international scope over time.
• Advising and coaching managers on people-related topics, including employee relations, team effectiveness, performance, engagement, and organizational change.
• Supporting leaders and teams through periods of growth, transformation, and change, helping to create high-performing and engaged teams.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for employees and managers on all HR matters, ensuring a positive employee experience while maintaining compliance with local legislation and company policies.
• Managing the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, internal mobility, offboarding, contracts, benefits administration, absence management, and payroll preparation.
• Using HR insights and data to support decision-making, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contributing to the development and optimization of global HR processes, policies, and programs.
• Taking ownership of strategic and operational HR projects, including initiatives focused on HR technology, process improvement, leadership support, and organizational effectiveness. Some concrete examples include updating the employee handbook, harmonizing benefits, creating and updating global and/or local policies based on needs, and supporting the new HRIS implementation.

• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in an HR advisory or Generalist role within an international organization supporting multiple countries.
• Experience partnering with managers on a broad range of employee and organizational topics.
• Experience working with a Works Council and a solid understanding of employment relations.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Experience working with HR systems; familiarity with BambooHR is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
• A collaborative, approachable, and trustworthy personality with high integrity and a genuine passion for people.
• Fluency in both Dutch (native level) and English, written and spoken.
• Availability to work from our Utrecht office 2-3 days per week and travel to our Enschede office approximately once per month.

• A competitive salary complemented by variable compensation.
• A premium pension plan to help you build a secure and comfortable future.
• 28 vacation days to recharge, with the option to buy up to 10 extra days whenever you need more freedom and flexibility.
• Hybrid working that truly works: enjoy a balance of 2-3 collaborative in-office days, with the remaining days designed for focused work from home.
• Smooth commuting with an NS Business Card or mileage reimbursement. Your journey, your choice.
• Top-quality IT equipment from day one, plus a personal tech budget so you can tailor or upgrade your setup to your liking.
• A monthly work-from-home allowance to help you create your ideal home office environment.
• Global collaboration in an international environment, working alongside talented people from all over the world.

• 1st interview with our Recruiter (45 minutes online).
• 2nd interview with our Chief Human Resources Officer (1 hour online).
• 3rd interview with our HRBP Manager (1 hour online).
• 4th interview with our global HRBP team (1 hour online).

Please Note

• Please submit your application in English, as it’s our company’s language, and you’ll be using it daily once you’re part of the team.
• Please apply through our website or via the LinkedIn job post. Applications sent by email will not be reviewed.
• We are not considering agency applications for this position.
• We may use AI-based tools to support parts of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications or resumes. These tools support our recruitment team but do not replace human decision-making, and all final hiring decisions are made by people.