HR Advisor

Bertelsmann; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 34.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Gross salary range

Extra time off

Laptop & phone

Travel allowance

Employee discounts

Gym membership discounts

Employee events

Zusammenfassung

Arvato in the Netherlands is seeking an HR Advisor Northern Europe to support managers and employees across the Netherlands, Sweden and Norway. The role combines hands-on HR delivery with strategic business partnering to drive performance and employee experience.

You will work in a cross-border team with autonomy and ownership, shaping HR processes and contributing to integration and change projects. The position offers hybrid work, a competitive gross monthly salary, and strong development

Qualifikationen

• Several years of experience as HR Advisor, HR Business Partner or similar HR role.
• Strong working knowledge of Dutch employment law.
• Experience partnering directly with managers on employee relations and performance topics.
• Experience in an international, multi-site or multi-country environment.
• Languages: strong communication skills in English; Dutch and/or a Nordic language is an advantage.
• Must-haves: hands-on mindset, independence, ownership, discretion and attention to detail.

Aufgaben

• Partner with leaders on employee relations, performance, engagement, workforce planning and organizational change.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, contracts, contract changes, documentation, probation, absence, mobility and offboarding.
• Guide managers through performance, absence, disciplinary and grievance matters with a fair and compliant approach.
• Shape scalable HR processes and contribute to integration, change and improvement projects.

Kenntnisse

HR Business Partner

Employee relations

Performance management

International experience

Dutch employment law

Jobbeschreibung

Are you an experienced HR Advisor who thrives in a fast‑moving, international environment where ownership, collaboration and practical problem‑solving make a real impact? Then this role within our rapidly growing Cloud Services organization may be the perfect next step for you.

As HR Advisor Northern Europe, you support managers and employees across the Netherlands and the Nordic region. What matters most to this audience? Autonomy, trust, international exposure, and the ability to shape people topics with real business impact.

ABOUT ARVATO

Arvato is a leading global 3PL provider, operating across more than 100 locations worldwide. Cloud Services is one of our specialist business units, supporting high‑tech, fast‑moving operations where reliability, responsiveness and collaboration are essential. You’ll join a warm, collaborative HR team that works closely across countries, functions and disciplines.

Then we’d love to have a conversation with you.

YOUR TASKS

As HR Advisor Northern Europe, you act as the first HR point of contact for managers and employees in the Netherlands, Sweden and Norway. You combine hands‑on HR delivery with strategic business partnering, translating HR topics into practical actions that support performance, growth and employee experience.

• Business partnering & manager support — Partner with leaders on employee relations, performance, engagement, workforce planning and organizational change.
• Hands‑on HR delivery — Manage recruitment, onboarding, contracts, contract changes, documentation, probation, absence, mobility and offboarding.
• Compliance & employee relations — Guide managers through performance, absence, disciplinary and grievance matters with a fair and compliant approach.
• Regional build‑out & improvement — Shape scalable HR processes and contribute to integration, change and improvement projects.

Team & Reporting

You are embedded in the Netherlands HR team, work closely with the regional manager, and have a dotted‑line reporting relationship to the HR Manager Cloud Services in Ireland. You collaborate with local HR colleagues and external legal experts for Nordic employment matters.

Shifts

This role does not involve shift work and offers hybrid flexibility.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Experience matters. But at Arvato, your development doesn’t stop. In this role, you’ll work with international stakeholders in an environment where collaboration, ownership and innovation are at the core.

Through our comprehensive learning center and targeted training, you’ll have the opportunity to further develop yourself, both professionally and personally.

• A gross monthly salary between €3,028 and €5,752 based on 40 hours, depending on experience;
• Additional time‑off options: buy up to one extra week and 3 additional ‘sick‑free’ days;
• Company laptop and phone, also for personal use;
• Travel allowance;
• Employee benefits @ work (discounts on various products and services);
• Discounts on gym membership and bike plan;
• Active employee association with informal activities and team outings.

For this position, it is necessary that you have the legal right to work in the Netherlands at the time of applying.

YOUR PROFILE

• We’re looking for a pragmatic, energetic and solutions‑focused HR Business Partner who enjoys working in a dynamic, international and fast‑changing environment.
• Several years of experience as HR Advisor, HR Business Partner or similar HR role;
• Strong working knowledge of Dutch employment law;
• Experience partnering directly with managers on employee relations and performance topics;
• Experience in an international, multi‑site or multi‑country environment;
• Languages: strong communication skills in English; Dutch and/or a Nordic language is an advantage;
• Must‑haves: hands‑on mindset, independence, ownership, discretion and attention to detail;
• Technical/system knowledge: HR systems and data‑driven HR insights;
• Nice to have: experience with Nordic HR practices;
• Driver’s license preferred due to regional scope.

WHAT’S NEXT

• Phone interview with the recruiter;
• First interview with a company tour;
• Second interview;
• Assessment & case study;
• You’ll receive an offer within 48 hours.

Arvato is an equal opportunity employer. We assess candidates based on talent and motivation.

Ready to work in a high‑tech environment where technology makes the difference?