HR/People & Culture Manager

KLABU; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Impactful work

Supportive team

Amsterdam office

Part-time or freelance (8-16h)

€1,500 gross/month budget

Wellbeing support

Diverse team

Job summary

KLABU in Amsterdam is seeking an HR-focused professional to combine people strategy with practical HR support in a small, fast-moving NGO. You will help shape our people strategy, strengthen culture, and implement simple processes within an 8-16 hour workweek.

You’ll advise managers on contracts, leave and statutory obligations, while developing growth pathways, supporting wellbeing and recruitment. Fluency in English and Dutch is essential, and visa sponsorship isn’t available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR and people management, combining strategic advice with practical operations, and a good understanding of Dutch employment practices.
• Experience developing initiatives that strengthen organisational culture, support performance and create clear career development pathways.
• Experience in or affinity with the humanitarian, NGO or purpose driven sector is a strong plus.
• Excellent communication skills and cross cultural sensitivity.
• Comfortable operating at a senior level in a dynamic, entrepreneurial organisation.
• Fluent in English and Dutch.
• Available to work from our office in Amsterdam (we cannot support visa sponsorship at this stage).

Responsibilities

• Shaping KLABU's people strategy in line with our mission, organisational priorities and growth.
• Strengthening our culture and values through practical initiatives, team moments and ways of working.
• Supporting team engagement and wellbeing to create a positive working environment.
• Reviewing and improving role levels, salary frameworks and career progression.
• Developing clear growth pathways, identifying learning needs.
• Supporting managers in setting development goals with team members.
• Managing HR administration, including contract templates, renewals and extensions.
• Advising on contract types, employment matters, leave and relevant statutory obligations.
• Acting as a neutral advisor to help prevent and resolve workplace conflicts.
• Streamlining and leading recruitment, onboarding and offboarding.

Skills

HR management

People strategy

Stakeholder advisory

Job description

Who are we

Hi! We're KLABU, which means 'club' in Swahili. We build community-led sports clubs in refugee camps, creating welcoming places to play.

Why this role

Since the start of KLABU in 2019, our people have been at the heart of everything we do. We are now a team of 12 FTE in Amsterdam and as our organisation grows, we want to strengthen our culture, support our team's development and make sure our HR processes are clear and well organised.

This role combines people strategy with practical HR support. You'll work closely with our team members to turn ideas into useful tools and ways of working, helping us stay a supportive, ambitious organisation where people can do their best work.

Who you are

You care about people and know how to balance their needs with those of an organisation. You combine sound judgement with a practical approach, and you're comfortable advising managers while also taking care of day-to-day HR tasks.

You are:

• Deeply motivated by the refugee cause and the power of sport
• Approachable and empathetic, able to build trust and handle sensitive matters with discretion
• A clear communicator who can give constructive advice and help people navigate difficult conversations
• Strategic in your thinking, able to connect people and culture initiatives to organisational goals
• Hands on, proactive and comfortable working in a small, fast-moving organisation
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and a realistic sense of priorities

What you will do

You'll work closely with KLABU's team across three areas: people strategy, HR operations and recruitment. Within an 8-16 hour working week, you'll help identify priorities and put simple, effective processes in place.

Your responsibilities include:

• Shaping KLABU's people strategy in line with our mission, organisational priorities and growth.
• Strengthening our culture and values through practical initiatives, team moments and ways of working.
• Supporting team engagement and wellbeing to create a positive working environment.
• Reviewing and improving role levels, salary frameworks and career progression.
• Developing clear growth pathways, identifying learning needs.
• Supporting managers in setting development goals with team members.
• Managing HR administration, including contract templates, renewals and extensions.
• Advising on contract types, employment matters, leave and relevant statutory obligations.
• Acting as a neutral advisor to help prevent and resolve workplace conflicts.
• Streamlining and leading recruitment, onboarding and offboarding.

Your skills and experience

• Proven experience in HR and people management, combining strategic advice with practical operations, and a good understanding of Dutch employment practices.
• Experience developing initiatives that strengthen organisational culture, support performance and create clear career development pathways.
• Experience in or affinity with the humanitarian, NGO or purpose driven sector is a strong plus.
• Excellent communication skills and cross cultural sensitivity.
• Comfortable operating at a senior level in a dynamic, entrepreneurial organisation.
• Fluent in English and Dutch.
• Available to work from our office in Amsterdam (we cannot support visa sponsorship at this stage).

What we offer

• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful impact for refugees worldwide.
• A supportive, creative and ambitious team.
• A lively workspace in Amsterdam connected to a global community.
• A part-time or freelance role of 8-16 hours per week.
• We have a budget of up to €1,500 gross per month for this role. The exact number of hours and whether the role is part-time or freelance can be shaped together with the right candidate.
• Free weekly workouts, lunches at our office and access to OpenUp mental wellbeing support.
• An international and diverse team where initiative and ideas are valued.

Start date:

January 2027 ideally, but we can also consider alternative start dates.

Please note that we can only consider applicants who already have the right to work in the Netherlands, as we are not able to provide visa sponsorship.

Please note that we receive many applications at KLABU, so a motivation letter is essential and applications without one won't be reviewed.