HR Operations Specialist

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Zwijndrecht; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop and mobile

Travel allowance

Competitive pension scheme

Up to 28 days holiday

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

HMT is seeking an HR Operations Specialist in Zwijndrecht, NL. You will support payroll, recruitment, employee relations, compensation, and training across multiple countries, reporting to the Senior HR Manager. The role requires Dutch and English proficiency and a background in HR law and policy development.

You will work in a highly diverse environment with global exposure, contributing to a cohesive international HR team and ensuring compliant, fair HR practices.

Qualifications

• HBO/WO in Human Resources is required, Master’s a plus.
• Proficient in Dutch and English (written and spoken).
• Prior HR experience, preferably in international contexts.
• Knowledge of Dutch HR legislation and international employment laws is advantageous.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Payroll administration and uploading payroll data to external provider; monitor pay cycles.
• Coordinate international sourcing, onboarding, and offboarding per local regulations.
• Manage sickness processes and promote a positive workplace culture.
• Support development of compensation & benefits programs across regions.
• Assist with training, engagement surveys and performance review cycles.
• Update HR policies to align with local laws and global standards.

Skills

Dutch language

English language

MS Office

ADP payroll system

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

HBO/WO in Human Resources

Master's degree in HR

Tools

ADP payroll system

MS Office

Job description

HR Operations Specialist

Human Resources Full Time Professional Zwijndrecht, Zuid-Holland, NL

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1143

About HMT

HMT was founded in 1978 with the objective of providing better technology to the aboveground storage tank market. HMT's founders created products which not only solved the emissions problems of the day but also eliminated the operational issues created by the existing floating roof and seal technologies.

The Role

As an HR Operations Specialist at HMT you will play a crucial role in supporting human resources activities and further business growth, across multiple countries and cultures like the Netherlands, UK, Turkey, Bahrain, Singapore, Australia, Saudi Arabia and more. You will be reporting to and working closely with the Senior HR Manager to ensure compliance with local employment laws, a positive work environment, an inclusive culture, and a cohesive international team.

This is a highly diverse HR role which guarantees great potential for personal and professional growth and global exposure to local HR practices and employment laws. If you are passionate about an international HR career, learning new markets and driving change, impacting an organization, and being part of a collaborative and innovative international team, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

The Job

The HR Operations Specialist will perform a variety of tasks like:

• Payroll: Administer and upload payroll data to external payroll provider and monitor completion of pay cycle
• Recruitment and Staffing: coordinate international sourcing and recruitment efforts ensuring compliance with local hiring regulations, connect with agencies, extend offers, manage onboarding and off boarding processes, reporting.
• Employee Relations: Manage sickness process, promote a positive workplace culture, organize personnel events, write company announcements, prepare/renew contracts, and more.
• Compensation and Benefits: Monitor current international compensation and benefits programs and support in development of new ones, map markets to ensure fairness and competitiveness across various regions.
• Training and Development: Support with engagement survey and performance review cycle, coordinate external training activities.
• Policy Development: Update HR policies and procedures that align with local laws and global company standards where needed, ensuring consistency and fairness.

We are looking for

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to navigate cultural differences and build relationships with employees at all levels
• Ideal candidate is accountable, results-oriented, discreet with confidential matters and has strong work ethics
• HBO or WO education in Human Resources, master's degree is a plus
• Excellent written and spoken command of Dutch and English, due to the international nature of the company
• Prior HR experience, experience within an international HR function is a plus
• Knowledge of Dutch HR legislation, knowledge of extra international employment laws is an advantage
• Strong follow up and organizational skills, attention to detail and curiosity-by- nature to research cases down to the last detail and work towards their resolution
• Great command of MSOffice suite, knowledge of ADP payroll system is a plus.
• Living and eligible to work in the Netherlands, able to commute 5 days a week to our Zwijndrecht office)

We Offer

• Full -Time, Office based role
• Fixed Term 1 year contract for the first year with the goal of extension
• Opportunity to work for the global leader of above ground fuel storage industry and start with/develop your international career further
• Learning journey of international labor laws, regulations, and HR best practices.
• Competitive remuneration
• High-end equipment (laptop and mobile)
• Competitive pension scheme
• Travel allowance
• Up to 28 days holiday
• Employee Assistance Program, including 3 professional counseling sessions per year and more

Are you excited about joining a highly diverse international team and the prospect of contributing to an industry-leader in emissions-mitigation equipment for aboveground storage tanks?