Human Resources Administrator

g2 Recruitment; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Travel reimbursement

Up to 28 days holiday

High-end laptop and mobile phone

Job summary

g2 Recruitment is seeking an HR Generalist to support international HR activities in Rotterdam, Netherlands. You will work closely with the Managing Director to ensure compliance with local employment laws and foster an inclusive, positive work environment across international teams.

The role covers cross‑functional HR responsibilities including recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, training coordination, payroll coordination, and general administration, with opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years as HR Generalist with international exposure.
• Fluent in Dutch and English; German is a plus.
• Knowledge of Dutch employment law and payroll coordination is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead international HR projects and provide monthly HR reporting.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding and offboarding for international staff.
• Assist with engagement surveys, performance reviews and training coordination.
• Coordinate invoices and payroll-related processes.
• Support contracts, employee relations and communications.
• Update HR policies to align with local laws and global standards.

Skills

Dutch language

English language

German language

HR Generalist

MS Office

Education

HBO/WO in HR

Tools

ADP

MS Office

Job description

The role would be to support HR activities (Financial, General HR and Administration) working closely with the Managing Director. You will help ensure compliance with local employment laws, foster an inclusive and positive work environment, and support the coordination of a cohesive workforce.

This is a broad, hands‑on HR role offering strong opportunities for professional growth, involvement in global HR projects.

The client works in the transport and logistics sector; you would be involved with international employees and international projects teams.

Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands

Contract: Permanent/Payroll (32 - 40 hours)

Key Responsibilities

• Projects & Reporting: Participate in and lead international HR projects and provide monthly HR reporting
• Training & Development: Assist with engagement surveys, performance review cycles, and external training coordination
• Recruitment & Onboarding: Coordinate international recruitment, liaise with agencies, manage offers, onboarding and offboarding, and ensure compliance with local regulations
• Financial Processing: Coordinate incoming and outgoing invoices
• Employee Relations: Manage sickness processes (Netherlands), support employee engagement initiatives, prepare contracts, and coordinate personnel events and communications
• Compensation & Benefits: Support the monitoring and development of international compensation and benefits programs
• Policies & Compliance: Update HR policies to align with local laws and global standards

Requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with cultural awareness
• Discreet, reliable, and results-oriented with strong work ethics
• HBO or WO degree in Human Resources (preferred)
• Fluent in Dutch and English; German is beneficial
• Minimum 3 years’ HR Generalist experience (international experience is a plus)
• Basic knowledge of Dutch employment law; additional international knowledge is an advantage
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in MS Office; payroll system experience (e.g. ADP) is a plus

(Non-Dutch speakers will not be considered)

What’s Offered

• Full-time position with an initial 1-year fixed-term contract
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Pension scheme, travel reimbursement, and up to 28 days of holiday
• High-end laptop and mobile phone
• Opportunity to build an international HR career and gain exposure to global labour laws and best practices