HR Advisor

Bizzdesign; Enschede; Hybrid; EUR 56,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Commuter benefits

Pension plan

Vacation days

Tech budget

Home office allowance

Global collaboration

Job summary

Bizzdesign is seeking an International HR Generalist based in Enschede, NL, with 5+ years in HR advisory or generalist roles within an international organization. You will partner with leaders across multiple countries, advise on employee relations, and manage the full lifecycle while ensuring compliance.

A hybrid work setup and multi-country travel are expected. You will report to the HR Manager and join a global team located across 19 countries, contributing to performance and engagement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field.
• At least 5 years in an HR advisory or Generalist role within an international organization.
• Experience partnering with managers on people-related topics.
• Experience working with a Works Council and employment relations.
• Fluency in Dutch and English, written and spoken.
• Proficient with HR systems and MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders across multiple countries to drive performance and engagement.
• Advise and coach managers on employee relations, performance, and change.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding.
• Ensure compliance with local laws and company policies.
• Contribute to HR processes, policy development, and data-driven decisions.

Skills

Dutch fluency

English fluency

HR advisory

People management

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's in HR or related

Tools

HR systems (BambooHR)

MS Office

SharePoint

Job description

Description

You're an excellent candidate for Bizzdesign because you ...

• Speak fluent Dutch (native level) and English (both spoken and written).
• Are based in the Netherlands (Enschede area) and can commute to our office in Utrecht 2-3 times per week and 1 time per month to our Utrecht office.
• Have at least 5 years of experience in an HR Advisory or Generalist role within an international organization supporting multiple countries.

Department: Human Resources

Location: Enschede, NL

Compensation: €55,500 - €65,500 / year

About the role

As an International HR Generalist at Bizzdesign, you will play a key role in partnering with leaders and employees across our global organization, helping to drive performance, engagement, and organizational success.

Reporting to the Manager HR Business Partner, you will partner closely with leaders and employees across multiple countries, helping to drive engagement, performance, and organizational effectiveness.

Joining our international HR team means working in a dynamic environment where you are given both the autonomy to own your region and the support of a collaborative global team. With colleagues located across 19 countries, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both local and global HR initiatives.

What will you do

• Acting as a trusted HR partner for a portfolio of countries across different regions. Initially, your focus will be on the Netherlands, United Kingdom, and Singapore, with opportunities to expand your international scope over time.
• Advising and coaching managers on people-related topics, including employee relations, team effectiveness, performance, engagement, and organizational change.
• Supporting leaders and teams through periods of growth, transformation, and change, helping to create high-performing and engaged teams.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for employees and managers on all HR matters, ensuring a positive employee experience while maintaining compliance with local legislation and company policies.
• Managing the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, internal mobility, offboarding, contracts, benefits administration, absence management, and payroll preparation.
• Using HR insights and data to support decision-making, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contributing to the development and optimization of global HR processes, policies, and programs.
• Taking ownership of strategic and operational HR projects, including initiatives focused on HR technology, process improvement, leadership support, and organizational effectiveness. Some concrete examples include updating the employee handbook, harmonizing benefits, creating and updating global and/or local policies based on needs, and supporting the new HRIS implementation.

What we are looking for

• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in an HR advisory or Generalist role within an international organization supporting multiple countries.
• Experience partnering with managers on a broad range of employee and organizational topics.
• Experience working with a Works Council and a solid understanding of employment relations.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Experience working with HR systems; familiarity with BambooHR is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
• A collaborative, approachable, and trustworthy personality with high integrity and a genuine passion for people.
• Fluency in both Dutch (native level) and English, written and spoken.
• Availability to work from our Enschede office 2-3 days per week and travel to our Utrecht office approximately once per month.

What we offer

• A competitive salary complemented by variable compensation.
• A premium pension plan to help you build a secure and comfortable future.
• 28 vacation days to recharge, with the option to buy up to 10 extra days whenever you need more freedom and flexibility.
• Hybrid working that truly works: enjoy a balance of 2-3 collaborative in-office days, with the remaining days designed for focused work from home.
• Smooth commuting with an NS Business Card or mileage reimbursement. Your journey, your choice.
• Top-quality IT equipment from day one, plus a personal tech budget so you can tailor or upgrade your setup to your liking.
• A monthly work-from-home allowance to help you create your ideal home office environment.
• Global collaboration in an international environment, working alongside talented people from all over the world.

The final offer will be positioned fairly within the salary range based on your experience, skills, impact, and scope of responsibilities. For the Netherlands, the amount listed includes the holiday allowance.

Recruitment process

• 1st interview with our Recruiter (45 minutes online).
• 2nd interview with our Chief Human Resources Officer (1 hour online).
• 3rd interview with our HRBP Manager (1 hour online).
• 4th interview with our global HRBP team (1 hour online).

DEI Statement

Bizzdesign stands for equity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential to our success, and we are committed to building a team that reflects a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.