HR Generalist - Netherlands (Remote)

About the role

The HR Generalist manages the complete employee lifecycle after hiring for HR Operations procedures in the Netherlands. It is a broad, generalist role combining hands-on payroll and administrative expertise with business partner responsibilities, centred on the Eindhoven location. The role is empowered to make independent decisions within established guidelines and reports to the Team Lead, HR Administration and Payroll for Western and Southern Europe.

Key responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for HR queries in the Netherlands, explaining local policies and procedures
• Coordinate employee lifecycle administration with shared services: onboarding, mandatory training, probation milestones, absences, contract changes, rewards and offboarding
• Maintain personal data records and manage 30% ruling applications and renewals for eligible expats
• Coordinate payroll inputs with the external payroll provider and local finance team, and act as local point of contact for payroll queries
• Manage relationships with HR vendors (insurance broker, pension provider, payroll provider) and oversee HR invoice processing and cost allocation
• Maintain knowledge of Dutch social security, tax, pension and statutory reporting requirements
• Advise managers on employment terms and conditions and support Works Council (Ondernemingsraad) consultations
• Handle complex employee relations cases such as disputes, disciplinary matters, grievances, absence and redundancy
• Support workforce planning, restructuring, talent development and succession planning, and contribute to HR policy and continuous improvement

Required profile

• University degree or equivalent professional level (2-5 years of experience)
• In-depth knowledge of Dutch Labour Law, HR best practice and compliance
• Solid knowledge of HR administration and payroll fundamentals, with experience coordinating payroll inputs and external providers
• Experience in a multicultural international company; labour relations and Works Council experience is a benefit
• C1 English, Dutch an advantage

Required skills

• IT/HR systems and MS Office
• Payroll coordination and vendor management
• Fluency in English

What we offer

• Fixed one-year contract for 40 hours, with extension possible
• Competitive salary, holiday allowance and company pension plan
• 25 vacation days plus national holidays
• Remote work from the Netherlands, with regular travel to the Eindhoven office (typically once a week)
• Work-from-home equipment reimbursement and up to 20 days per year working abroad
• Training and courses, and an Employee Assistance Program