International HR Generalist

Bizzdesign Company; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 56,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with variable bonus

Premium pension plan

28 vacation days (+ option to buy 10)

Hybrid working with 2-3 in-office days

NS Business Card / mileage reimburse.

Top-quality IT equipment + personal IT

Monthly work-from-home allowance

Global collaboration in international環

Job summary

Bizzdesign is seeking an International HR Generalist based in Enschede. You will partner with leaders and employees across our global organization, driving performance, engagement, and organizational success while ensuring compliance with local laws.

Reporting to HR leadership, you will manage a broad range of HR activities across multiple countries, starting with the Netherlands, UK, and Singapore, and expanding your international scope over time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• At least 5 years of HR advisory or Generalist experience in an international org.
• Experience partnering with managers on people-related topics.
• Experience with a Works Council and employment relations.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with HR systems; BambooHR familiarity is a plus.
• Fluency in Dutch and English, written and spoken.
• Willingness to work from Enschede 2-3 days/week and travel to Utrecht ~monthly.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted HR partner for a portfolio of countries; NL, UK and Singapore initially.
• Advise and coach managers on employee relations, team effectiveness, performance, engagement, and change.
• Support leaders through growth, transformation, and change to build high-performing teams.
• Serve as primary contact for employees and managers on HR matters with compliant processes.
• Manage full employee lifecycle: onboarding, mobility, offboarding, contracts, benefits, absence, payroll.
• Use HR insights and data to support decision-making, reporting, and improvements.
• Contribute to development and optimization of global HR processes, policies, programs.
• Own strategic and operational HR projects including HR tech and HRIS implementation.

Skills

Dutch (native)

English (fluent)

HR advisory/Generalist

HR systems

BambooHR

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Tools

BambooHR

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

International HR Generalist

Department: Human Resources

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Enschede, NL

Reporting To: Rutger Hendriks

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

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.

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.

What will you do

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.

• 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

In this role, you can expect the following interview 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).