Human Resources Operations Specialist

SIRE® Life Sciences ?; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SIRE Life Sciences is seeking an HR Operations Specialist to support monthly payroll operations and HR administration across the Netherlands and Belgium. You will collaborate with external payroll providers and international HR teams to ensure accurate salary processing and employee records.

The role requires 3+ years in HR processes, fluency in Dutch and English, and strong Excel skills to manage payroll data and HR systems. The position emphasizes stakeholder management and process improvement.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in HR processes, preferably in an international organisation.
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in HR, business, finance or economics or a related field.
• Experience with HR and payroll information systems; Workday experience is an advantage.
• Fluency in Dutch and English.
• Strong Excel skills, including formulas, VLOOKUP, reports and pivot tables.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Copilot and HR systems.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly payroll cycle, ensuring all tasks and transactions are completed accurately and on time.
• Work closely with the external payroll provider and internal HR teams.
• Advise HR colleagues and the business on payroll, benefits and core HR-related queries.
• Maintain accurate HR administration, including claims, employee loans and payment agreements.
• Support audits by gathering and submitting the required documentation accurately and within deadlines.
• Collaborate with other HR specialists on operational activities and projects.
• Work with the international HR support team to improve end-to-end processes and data quality.

Skills

HR processes

Payroll

Excel

Workday

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, business, finance or related field

Tools

Workday

MS Office

Job description

Our client is a multinational consumer goods company known for its diverse portfolio of trusted brands in personal care, home care, and food and beverages. With a focus on sustainability and social responsibility, strives to create positive impact while delivering innovative products to meet evolving consumer needs.

As an HR Operations Specialist, you will support monthly payroll operations and HR administration across the Netherlands and Belgium, ensuring accurate salary processing, employee records and timely resolution of payroll-related queries. You will collaborate with external payroll providers and international HR teams, advise HR colleagues on payroll and benefits, and contribute to improving HR processes and data quality.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly payroll cycle, ensuring all tasks and transactions are completed accurately and on time.
• Work closely with the external payroll provider and internal HR teams.
• Advise HR colleagues and the business on payroll, benefits and core HR-related queries.
• Maintain accurate HR administration, including claims, employee loans and payment agreements.
• Support audits by gathering and submitting the required documentation accurately and within deadlines.
• Collaborate with other HR specialists on operational activities and projects.
• Work with the international HR support team to improve end-to-end processes and data quality.

Requirements

• At least 3 years’ experience in HR processes, preferably in an international organisation.
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in HR, business, finance, economics or a related field.
• Experience with HR and payroll information systems; Workday experience is an advantage.
• Fluency in Dutch and English.
• Strong Excel skills, including formulas, VLOOKUP, reports and pivot tables.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Copilot and HR systems.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.