HR Generalist

Miele Plant USA; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Miele X is seeking an HR Operations & People Services Specialist to ensure HR processes run smoothly and provide timely support to employees.

You will own core HR operations, support managers and staff on HR topics, and continuously improve systems and processes to help us scale.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in HR Operations, HR Administration, or People Services.
• Experience with payroll and employee lifecycle administration.
• Strong attention to detail and a service-oriented mindset.
• Comfortable working with HR systems; Workday experience is a plus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Fluent in English; Dutch is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• HR Operations: manage payroll, time & expense administration, compensation changes, and HR systems.
• Administer contracts and lifecycle processes, including onboarding, offboarding, leave, visa, and 30% ruling administration.
• Maintain employee data, organizational structures, and HR documentation.
• Prepare HR reports, people metrics, and statutory reporting.
• Ensure compliance with policies and local legislation.
• People Services: act as first point of contact for employees and managers on HR matters.
• Provide guidance on contracts, payroll, leave, policies, and processes.
• Escalate complex employee relations or labor law matters where appropriate.
• Continuous Improvement: identify opportunities to simplify, improve, and automate HR processes.
• Support HR projects, system implementations, and new ways of working.
• Collaborate with HR colleagues across the region to drive consistency and best practices.

Skills

Payroll administration

Employee lifecycle

HR systems

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

English fluent

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

About the role

As our HR Operations & People Services Specialist, you'll ensure HR processes run smoothly and employees receive accurate, timely support throughout their journey at Miele X.

You’ll own core HR operations, support managers and employees on HR-related topics, and continuously improve the systems and processes that help us scale.

What you'll do

HR Operations

• Manage payroll, time & expense administration, compensation changes, and HR systems.


• Administer contracts and employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, offboarding, leave, visa, and 30% ruling administration.


• Maintain employee data, organizational structures, and HR documentation.


• Prepare HR reports, people metrics, and statutory reporting.


• Ensure compliance with policies and local legislation.

People Services

• Act as the first point of contact for employees and managers on HR operational matters.


• Provide guidance on topics such as contracts, payroll, leave, policies, and processes.


• Escalate complex employee relations or labor law matters where appropriate.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to simplify, improve, and automate HR processes.


• Support HR projects, system implementations, and new ways of working.


• Collaborate with HR colleagues across the region to drive consistency and best practices.

What you'll bring

• 2+ years of experience in HR Operations, HR Administration, or People Services.


• Experience with payroll and employee lifecycle administration.


• Strong attention to detail and a service-oriented mindset.


• Comfortable working with HR systems; Workday experience is a plus.


• Strong organizational and communication skills.


• Fluent in English; Dutch is a plus.


• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field.