HR Specialist (NL/DACH)

BSI; Chiswick; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

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Title: HR Specialist (NL/DACH)

Contract: 9 Month Fixed Term Contract

Location: UK/Spain/Poland

In this role you will support our HR Advisor covering the Netherlands and DACH colleagues. This will include HR Administration, Tier 1 queries, performance and absence management.

This role will provide a positive colleague experience and efficient service to our stakeholders and the business. The role aligns with BSI’s future focus and culture while also contributing to the setup and improvement of localised processes and policies.

Collaborating within the wider People function, this role will deliver a consistent, industry-aligned service. Identifying and addressing policy gaps, supporting the development of improved procedures, and ensuring compliance with local employment law in partnership with the People Services Team leader and the People Partner.

We are seeking a proactive individual who is eager to contribute to the ongoing growth of the role and the team. If you're excited about transformation and ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is tailor-made for you.

Core Responsibilities:

1. Provide a high-quality People Services administration service in accordance with service level agreements and statutory/business expectations.
2. Manage administration tasks to support People team activities, including starters, leavers, transfers, and maintaining Workday records.
3. Timely and effective resolution of Tier 1 People Services queries, escalating when necessary.
4. Assist in setting up and streamlining localised processes and policies to address specific regional requirements.
5. Identify gaps in current policies and processes and collaborate with People Services lead leader and People Partners to propose and implement improvements.
6. Review and refine procedures to ensure compliance, efficiency, and alignment with best practices.
7. Deliver high standards of People Services delivery, supporting the Colleague Lifecycle processes.

Skills and experience:

1. Previous HR experience within a similar role.
2. Foundational knowledge of employment law within Netherlands and Germany.
3. Experience with performance & absence management.
4. Experience of working within a pressurised and commercial business.
5. High standards of accuracy, quality and efficiency, and a strong service ethic.
6. Proactive and enthusiastic team-player and relationship builder.
7. Competent written and verbal communication with active listening.
8. Dutch or German language skills are highly desirable.
9. Relevant education or training in HR, business administration, or a related field.

BSI offers a competitive total reward package, an independent and varied job in an international environment, flexible working hours, ongoing training and development and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.

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Headquartered in London, BSI is the world's first national standards organization with more than 100 years of experience. We are a global partner for 86,000 companies and organizations in over 193 countries, offering development, auditing, certification, and training services, including innovative software solutions and cyber security expertise for all industries: from aerospace and automotive to food, construction, energy, healthcare, IT and trade sectors. Incorporated by Royal Charter, we’re truly impartial, and home to the ultimate mark of trust, the Kitemark.

If you want to contribute to this inspiring challenge, bring your open and enthusiastic mindset to our dynamic team, apply now and become part of the BSI family!

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