Human Resources Specialist

g2 Recruitment; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Travel reimbursement

28 days holiday

Laptop and mobile phone

Job summary

g2 Recruitment is seeking a proactive HR Generalist to support financial, general HR and administration activities in Rotterdam. You will work closely with the Managing Director to ensure compliance with Dutch employment laws and foster an inclusive, positive work environment for international staff.

The role offers broad exposure to global HR projects, recruitment, onboarding, payroll coordination, and employee relations across international teams.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with cultural awareness.
• 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; international knowledge is an advantage.
• Proficient in MS Office; payroll system experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead international HR projects and provide monthly HR reporting.
• Coordinate engagement surveys, performance reviews, and external training.
• Coordinate international recruitment, liaise with agencies, manage offers, onboarding and offboarding.
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing invoices.
• Manage sickness processes in the Netherlands and support employee engagement initiatives.
• Monitor and develop international compensation and benefits programs.
• Update HR policies to align with local laws and global standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Cultural awareness

Dutch/English fluent

Education

HR degree (HBO/WO)

Tools

ADP payroll

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