Human Resources Office Manager

Centre People Appointments; Rotterdam, Den Haag; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan (85%)

Commuting allowance

Holidays 24 days + public holidays

Job summary

Centre People Appointments in Rotterdam is seeking an experienced HR & Office Manager to oversee the full HR function and general affairs within an international shipping context.

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will handle recruitment, employee records, payroll coordination, expat support, and day-to-day office operations, with a focus on Dutch regulations and a hands-on approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of HR and office management experience in the Netherlands.
• Solid knowledge of Dutch employment regulations, payroll processes, and expat procedures.
• Fluent English; Dutch and Japanese language skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including job descriptions, interviews, and onboarding.
• Oversee employment contracts, personnel records, and HR policy administration.
• Coordinate payroll processes, employee benefits, and leave/absence administration.
• Manage expat visa applications, 30% ruling procedures, and relocation support.
• Support employee relations, performance reviews, and employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Oversee office operations including facilities, suppliers, IT support, and office supplies.
• Provide administrative support to management and coordinate internal events.
• Maintain workplace health and safety standards in line with Dutch regulations.

Skills

Fluent English

HR Management

General Affairs

Expat Support

Payroll Coordination

Recruitment

Office Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/BA or related

Job description

HR Leadership / Office Management / International Shipping Industry

A global marine supply and technical services company is seeking an experienced HR & Office Manager to join its team in Rotterdam.

This role will oversee the full HR function as well as general affairs and office management activities. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will manage recruitment, employee administration, payroll coordination, expat support, and daily office operations.

The ideal candidate should have solid HR and office management experience in the Netherlands, with strong knowledge of Dutch employment regulations, payroll processes, and expat procedures.

(Ref: SE47608 – Please include this when making any enquiries.)

Main Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including job descriptions, interviews, and onboarding


• Oversee employment contracts, personnel records, and HR policy administration


• Coordinate payroll processes, employee benefits, and leave/absence administration


• Manage expat visa applications, 30% ruling procedures, and relocation support


• Support employee relations, performance reviews, and employee wellbeing initiatives


• Oversee office operations including facilities, suppliers, IT support, and office supplies


• Provide administrative support to management and coordinate internal events


• Maintain workplace health and safety standards in line with Dutch regulations

Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field


• 3–5+ years of experience in HR Management and General Affairs/Office Management in the Netherlands


• Strong knowledge of Dutch labour legislation, payroll processes, and tax regulations


• Experience with expat visa procedures and 30% ruling would be highly advantageous


• Fluent English communication skills (written and spoken)


• Dutch language skills are highly preferred


• Japanese language skills would be a strong advantage


• Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills


• Proactive and hands‑on approach with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities independently

Conditions

Location: Rotterdam, the Netherlands

Working Style: office-based

Job Type: A 7-month or 1-year contract, with the expectation of long-term employment

Working Hours: 8:30 -17:00(Lunch time at 12:00 for an hour) with around 2 hours of flexibility in working hours.

Benefits: pension plan(85%), commuting allowance ,Holidays(24days plus public holidays)

All applicants for the HR & Office Manager must have the right to work in the country as the Company is NOT able to offer visa support.

We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.