HR Specialist: Global HR Ops & Recruitment (NL)

Samyang Europe; Amstelveen; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Commuting benefit

Vitality Benefit (€50 a month)

Lease Bike Option

25 days of paid time off

Company laptop & phone

Free Accident & WIA Gap insurance

Great office location in the centre of

Amstelveen

International team of highly skilled

Job summary

Samyang Europe is seeking a proactive HR Specialist to join our Business Support Team in the Netherlands. You will manage HR operations across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, HR admin, compliance, and employee support, while coordinating office management tasks and ensuring a welcoming workplace.

The office management will be handed over to an office manager in 2027. This role blends operational duties with people-focused HR responsibilities in a fast-paced international

Qualifications

• MBO or HBO degree in Office Management, HR, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role (Recruitment, HR, or HR administrative support).
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience supporting recruitment and talent acquisition activities.
• Familiarity with payroll processes, leave administration, and benefits management.
• Knowledge of occupational health, sickness absence management, and health & safety regulations is preferred.
• Experience using HRIS and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end recruitment in partnership with hiring managers and the HR team.
• Coordinate job postings, interviews, candidate communication, offers, and onboarding.
• Maintain recruitment records and applicant tracking systems.
• Support the administration of compensation and benefits programs.
• Coordinate benefits enrolment and respond to employee queries.
• Maintain accurate compensation and benefits records.
• Ensure compliance with Dutch employment law and company policies.
• Coordinate with HQ on HR policies and required approvals.
• Prepare and maintain employment contracts and HR documentation.
• Maintain accurate HRIS records in line with GDPR requirements.
• Monitor legislative changes and support policy updates.
• Support monthly payroll by preparing accurate employee and timekeeping data.
• Liaise with payroll providers and finance to resolve payroll queries.
• Maintain attendance and leave records.
• Liaise with occupational health providers and maintain accurate sickness records.
• Support employee wellbeing and engagement initiatives.
• Coordinate health and safety compliance activities, eg: BHV training, and assist with risk assessments and follow-up actions.
• Support HR administration across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, and employee changes.
• Maintain HRIS data and employee records.
• Prepare HR reports and support HR projects and process improvements.
• Provide timely support for employee HR queries.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Recruitment experience

Payroll knowledge

Leave administration

Benefits management

Health & safety regulations

HRIS

ATS

Microsoft Office

Education

MBO or HBO degree in Office Management, HR, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

HRIS

ATS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Samyang Europe is seeking a proactive HR Specialist to join our Business Support Team in the Netherlands. You will manage HR operations across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, HR admin, compliance, and employee support, while coordinating office management tasks and ensuring a welcoming workplace.

The office management will be handed over to an office manager in 2027. This role blends operational duties with people-focused HR responsibilities in a fast-paced international