European HR Generalist - Multi-Country ER & Compliance

New Balance; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Bonus

Discount on health insurance

8% holiday allowance

Flexible Working Hours

Pension Scheme

25 days Annual Leave

Hybrid working

Employee Discount

Work from home allowance

Home working equipment

Sports subscription services

Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit

Job summary

New Balance is seeking an HR Generalist to provide hands-on HR support across multiple Northern European countries (Benelux, Nordics, UK, Ireland). You will partner with managers and the HR Manager to ensure fair, compliant HR practices and a positive employee experience.

This hands-on role requires strong knowledge of employee relations, employment law, and HR processes, with experience in Workday/HRIS and a proactive, confidential approach. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an HR Advisory/Generalist role in a fast‑paced, service‑driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as first line advisory support for managers on HR policy and day‑to‑day queries.

Skills

HR Advisory/Generalist

Fluent English

Multi-country experience

Employee relations

Employment law

Communication

Organizational skills

Discretion/confidentiality

Workday/HRIS

MS Office

Tools

Workday/HRIS

MS Office

Job description

New Balance is seeking an HR Generalist to provide hands-on HR support across multiple Northern European countries (Benelux, Nordics, UK, Ireland). You will partner with managers and the HR Manager to ensure fair, compliant HR practices and a positive employee experience.

This hands-on role requires strong knowledge of employee relations, employment law, and HR processes, with experience in Workday/HRIS and a proactive, confidential approach. Hybrid working is available.