Human Resources Administrator

psd group; Den Haag, Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading air transport technology provider is seeking an HR Administrator for a fixed-term contract in Rotterdam. The role covers various responsibilities from employee lifecycle management to payroll coordination. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of HR experience, be fluent in Dutch and English, and have knowledge of HRIS systems like PeopleSoft. This is a hybrid position offering opportunities for involvement in European HR projects.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in HR administration or operations.
• Fluent in Dutch and English (written and spoken).
• Familiarity with Dutch labour law and social security portals is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pre-onboarding and onboarding activities including contracts and reference checks.
• Administer employee benefits and track absence reporting.
• Prepare payroll data in collaboration with outsourced payroll vendors.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer-focused mindset

Attention to detail

Tech-savvy

Education

Higher education qualification in HR or Business Administration

Tools

HRIS Systems (e.g., PeopleSoft)

Job description

HR Administrator

Summary

Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands (Hybrid)

Salary: Negotiable

Duration: 9 Months FTC (with potential short extension)

Availability: ASAP

About the Client

My client is the air transport industry's IT provider, delivering solutions for airlines, airports, aircraft, and governments. Their technology powers more seamless, safe, and sustainable air travel. They are looking to hire a HR Administrator on a fixed term contract to cover a maternity leave.

About the Role

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented HR Administrator Operations to join our HR team in the Netherlands. This role provides essential support across the employee lifecycle, payroll coordination, compliance, and office engagement.

You’ll be part of a collaborative team, helping ensure smooth HR operations across the Netherlands and Nordic regions. This is a fixed-term opportunity to cover maternity leave for 9 months with possible extension, with potential exposure to broader European HR projects.

Key Duties:

• Employee Life Cycle Management: Coordinate pre-onboarding and onboarding activities including contracts, reference checks, and immigration documentation.
• Administer employee benefits and liaise with providers on changes (e.g., new hires, leavers, family updates).
• Track and follow up on probation periods and offboarding processes.
• Prepare HR correspondence for promotions, transfers, salary changes, and bonuses.
• Manage absence reporting (holiday, maternity/paternity, sickness) and maintain accurate records.
• Support onboarding training and meet new joiners to guide them through systems and processes.

Payroll & Benefits Administration

• Prepare and input payroll data in collaboration with outsourced payroll vendors and internal Finance.
• Ensure timely and accurate salary payments and benefits updates.

Governance & Compliance

• Maintain employee records in People Central and ensure data accuracy.
• Support internal and external audits with documentation and reporting.
• Process purchase orders and invoices, resolving cost centre queries.

Office Engagement & Wellbeing

• Actively participate in office engagement initiatives and events.
• Support the “Well at Work” program in collaboration with the local People Country Managers.
• Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

Strategic Projects

• Contribute to projects, gaining exposure to labour law and HR practices across European countries.
• Provide backup support across HR operations in the region.
• Assist with internal communications and local news briefings.

What we are looking for

• WHO YOU ARE: Friendly, outgoing, and assertive with a customer-first mindset.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented; thrives in a structured, process driven environment.
• Comfortable with repetitive administrative tasks and routine operations.
• Strong communicator, able to manage stakeholder relationships and meet deadlines.
• Discreet and professional in handling sensitive information.
• Tech-savvy and confident working with HR systems (e.g., PeopleSoft or similar).

WHAT YOU BRING

• 2+ years of experience in HR administration or operations.
• Higher education qualification in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• Fluent in Dutch and English (written and spoken).
• Experience with HRIS systems (PeopleSoft preferred).
• Familiarity with Dutch labour law and social security portals is a plus.
• Membership in a professional HR association or studying toward an HR qualification is an advantage.