HR Advisor

Bertelsmann-Jobs; Amsterdam-Duivendrecht; Hybrid; EUR 34,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop & phone for work

Travel allowance

Employee discounts

Gym and bike plan discounts

Team outings

Job summary

Arvato is seeking an experienced HR Advisor for Northern Europe to support managers and employees across the Netherlands and the Nordic region. You will combine hands-on HR delivery with strategic business partnering to drive performance, growth and employee experience.

You will partner with leaders on talent, engagement and organizational change, manage recruitment and documentation, and ensure compliant handling of employee relations. Hybrid work model and international collaboration are key.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience as HR Advisor or HRBP.
• Strong working knowledge of Dutch employment law.
• Experience partnering with managers on employee relations and performance topics.
• Experience in an international, multi-country environment.
• Fluent in English; Dutch or Nordic language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Business partnering with leaders on employee relations, performance, engagement and planning.
• Hands-on HR delivery including recruitment, onboarding, contracts, changes, documentation and offboarding.
• Ensure compliant handling of performance, absence, disciplinary and grievance matters.
• Shape scalable HR processes and contribute to regional integration and improvement projects.
• Collaborate with Netherlands HR and regional stakeholders to drive reporting and HR initiatives.

Skills

HR advisory

HR business partner

Employee relations

People management

Tools

HR systems

Data-driven HR insights

Job description

• Compensation: EUR 3,028 - EUR 5,700 - monthly

Job Description

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.

Key Responsibilities

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

Our process is fast and straightforward:

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.

Additional Information

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