HR Advisor - International School (Payroll, Onboarding)

The British School of Amsterdam; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Pension contributions

Inclusive international environment

Job summary

The British School of Amsterdam is seeking a hands-on HR Advisor to join our HR team. The role covers payroll coordination, HR administration, recruitment and onboarding, and policy development in a supportive school environment.

You will be the first point of contact for staff, ensure compliance with Dutch labour laws, maintain HRIS systems and collaborate across teams. Fluency in English and Dutch and a Netherlands work authorisation are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Masters degree in HRM, Economics, Psychology (or similar).
• Minimum two years of relevant work experience in the Netherlands.
• Fluent in English and Dutch (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for all staff in the school.
• Deliver HR advice to all staff.
• Payroll: collect & enter mutations and prepare monthly payroll (external provider).
• HR administration: maintain employee records.
• Onboarding & offboarding of staff.
• Create, update and maintain policies & procedures.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and school policies.
• HRIS: update systems and roll out new HR system.
• Recruitment of staff.

Skills

Fluent English & Dutch

People oriented

Team player

Problem solving

Independent / self-starter

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor/Master’s in HRM/Economics/Psychology

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

The British School of Amsterdam is seeking a hands-on HR Advisor to join our HR team. The role covers payroll coordination, HR administration, recruitment and onboarding, and policy development in a supportive school environment.

You will be the first point of contact for staff, ensure compliance with Dutch labour laws, maintain HRIS systems and collaborate across teams. Fluency in English and Dutch and a Netherlands work authorisation are required.