HR Specialist

Lynx Beleggen; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th month and holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Learning & development budget

Team events & social activities

Daily lunch and snacks

Job summary

LYNX is seeking an HR Operations Specialist to support the full employee lifecycle, ensuring HR processes run smoothly in a dynamic, international environment.

You will be the trusted contact for employees and managers, handling HR administration, Dutch labor law compliance, and continuous process improvements. Join a People & Culture team that values operational excellence and confidentiality, with focus on onboarding, payroll support, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• 1–3 years in HR operations or HR support.
• Basic knowledge of Dutch labor law.
• Strong administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent Dutch and English communication.
• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly.

Responsibilities

• Execute administrative HR tasks across the full lifecycle, incl. contracts and leave.
• Process sickness and maintain absenteeism records and reporting.
• Prepare monthly payroll input and support payroll processing.
• Organise wellbeing initiatives and employee events.
• Conduct PES screenings and coordinate annual re-screenings.
• Support BHV/Emergency Response processes and trainings.
• First point of contact for HR policies and employment conditions.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding for a smooth experience.
• Support HR reporting and participate in People & Culture projects.
• Ensure Dutch labor law compliance and escalate complex cases.

Skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Dutch & English

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

MS Office

HRIS (HiBob/Nmbrs)

Job description

As an HR Operations Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting the full employee lifecycle and ensuring that HR processes run smoothly and efficiently. You will be part of the People & Culture team and contribute to a positive employee experience in a dynamic and international environment.

In this role, you will act as a trusted point of contact for employees and managers, while ensuring accurate HR administration, compliance with Dutch labor law, and continuous improvement of HR processes. You will combine operational excellence with a people-focused mindset.

You’ll be responsible for

• Executing administrative HR tasks across the full employee lifecycle, including contract preparation, personnel file management, and leave administration
• Processing sickness and recovery notifications and maintaining accurate absenteeism records and reporting
• Preparing monthly payroll input and ensuring accurate HR administration to support payroll processing
• Organizing wellbeing initiatives, engagement activities, and employee events
• Conducting PES screenings for new hires and coordinating annual re-screenings
• Supporting BHV/Emergency Response processes, including certifications and mandatory exercises
• Acting as the first point of contact for employees and managers regarding HR processes, policies, and employment conditions
• Coordinating onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a smooth employee experience
• Supporting HR reporting by maintaining and validating HR dataContributing to HR and People & Culture projects (e.g. engagement, employer branding, L&D)
• Ensuring compliance with Dutch labor law and escalating complex cases where needed
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within HR operations

Here’s what we are looking for

• 1-3 years of experience in HR operations, HR support, or a similar role
• A completed Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field
• Basic knowledge of Dutch labor law
• Strong administrative skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English
• The ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Strong proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Nice to have

• Experience with HR and payroll systems (e.g. HiBob, Nmbrs)
• BHV certification or willingness to obtain it
• Experience working in an international or fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of HR reporting or data analysis
• Affinity with employee engagement or employer branding

What we offer

• A competitive salary and excellent secondary benefits
• 13th month and holiday allowance
• Pension scheme and attractive employee benefits
• Generous learning and development budget
• Collaborative and informal work environment
• Regular team events and social activities
• Daily lunch, drinks and healthy snacks
• The opportunity to grow and develop your career within an international company

About us

“LYNX helps you invest in yourself.”
“Working at LYNX means joining the LYNX family.”
“The development opportunities make LYNX the best place to work.”

This is what employees say about LYNX, and it is exactly what we aim to offer: a work environment where you can get the best out of yourself.

From our offices in Amsterdam, Ghent, Berlin and Prague, we work every day to offer both private and professional clients the best trading opportunities through a fast, user-friendly and reliable trading platform.

LYNX is an international FinTech where more than 300 colleagues collaborate across Europe, combining professionalism with an informal culture where growth and teamwork are key.

Since entering the market in 2006, LYNX has grown into a well-established European broker, serving clients in multiple countries with a strong focus on low fees and a wide product offering.

We're an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates without attention to gender identity/expression, age, racial, ethnic and cultural background, religion and beliefs, sexual orientation/identity, disability or neurodiversity.