People Operations Lead

Role Overview

We’re looking for a People Operations Lead to become the operational backbone of our People Ops department, driving essential HR processes across our offices in the Netherlands and France. You will hold a helicopter view of all HR functions, coordinating the daily workload distribution to ensure every step of the employee lifecycle—from onboarding to offboarding—is executed seamlessly.

What You Will Do

Key responsibilities include overseeing pre-onboarding logistics, facilitating our structured, week-long HR onboarding program, coordinating relocation for international hires, maintaining up-to-date employee records, and providing operational assistance to managers navigating Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) and sensitive employee relations matters.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This is a unique role for a highly analytical, detail-oriented professional who thrives on international exposure and wants to own a broad scope of responsibilities. We value a high level of ownership, autonomy, teamwork, and a results-oriented mindset.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in a Senior HR Operations, HR Lead, or HR Generalist role in the Netherlands
• Experience in French HR is a strong plus
• Solid hands-on experience with Dutch payroll
• Knowledge of French payroll is a plus
• Experience handling Dutch 30% ruling and visa/work permit procedures is preferred
• Proficient with Google Workspace (Google Sheet in particular), HRIS platforms (preferably HiBOB), and performance management tools (preferably Lattice)
• Strong ability to extract, interpret, and present HR analytics to guide operational decision-making
• Excellent process-mapping skills, meticulous attention to detail, and informal leadership ability to organize and assign team workflows effectively
• Business fluency in English
• Proficiency in Dutch and/or French is a strong advantage
• Collaborative team player with strong intercultural communication skills, high integrity with confidential data, and a continuous growth mindset

Benefits

• Unlimited paid holidays
• Minimum-based not maximum!
• Position based in our Rotterdam office with hybrid working policy (3 office days)
• Flexibility to work remotely for up to 2 months per year!
• 1,000 EUR personal development budget
• Complete coverage for commuting
• Personal equipment, including laptop and ergonomic setup
• Gym membership discount with GoVital or OneFit
• Dutch/English classes budget
• Variable pension scheme
• Diverse international community (46+ nationalities)
• Pet-friendly office in Rotterdam city centre
• Team-building events and after-work drinks every Friday