Junior HR

Destinus SA; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Destinus in Hengelo, Netherlands is seeking a Junior HR to join the People team. You will support recruitment, contracts, and employee administration, working closely with the Talent Acquisition team and HR Business Partner in NL.

You will gain broad exposure across the employee journey, handling onboarding and offboarding, keeping HR records up to date, answering routine questions, and helping projects as Destinus grows in the aerospace and defense sector.

Qualifications

• 0 to 2 years of HR, recruitment, HR operations, or similar role.
• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field.
• Fluent in Dutch and English, written and spoken.
• Some practical experience with recruitment processes, HR administration, contracts, or employee documentation.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Structured way of working with multiple priorities and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Support the Talent Acquisition Specialist in NL during recruitment, posting vacancies, reviewing applications, coordinating interviews.
• Ensure a smooth candidate experience from first contact to offer.
• Assist the HR Business Partner with day-to-day HR activities and employee administration in the Netherlands.
• Prepare employment contracts, amendments, letters, and other HR documents accurately and on time.
• Coordinate HR aspects of new joiners and ensure contracts and data are ready before start date.
• Collaborate with Office Manager and internal teams to prepare everything for new employees.
• Support offboarding and other lifecycle HR processes.
• Maintain accurate employee information, personnel files, and HR systems.
• Answer HR questions and route complex topics to the right person.
• Support leave, absence, changes, and other operational HR topics.

Skills

Dutch fluency

English fluency

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

HR degree

Business Admin background

Tools

HRIS systems

Contracts management tools

Job description

Imagine this. You are building your HR career in an international aerospace and defense company where you get exposure to much more than one part of HR. From helping us find and hire great people to preparing contracts, supporting employee administration, and making sure everything is ready when a new colleague joins, you will be involved across the employee journey.

As our Junior HR in Hengelo, you will work closely with both the Talent Acquisition teamand the HR Business Partner in the Netherlands. This is a hands‑on role for someone with initial HR experience who is ready to take the next step, build broader expertise, and become a reliable part of our People team.

At Destinus, we are revolutionizing the defense industry with cutting‑edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Our innovative technologies are designed to meet the unique demands of modern defense operations, delivering unparalleled speed, precision, and cost effectiveness. Destinus partners with government agencies and defense organizations worldwide to provide advanced solutions for mission‑critical operations, enabling a new era of efficiency and technological superiority. Join us in shaping the future of defense with groundbreaking aerospace innovations.

What You’ll Do

• Support the Talent Acquisition Specialist in NL throughout the recruitment process, including posting vacancies, reviewing applications, coordinating interviews, and communicating with candidates

• Help keep recruitment processes moving and make sure candidates have a smooth and professional experience from first contact through to offer

• Support the HR Business Partner with day‑to‑day HR activities and employee‑related administration in the Netherlands

• Prepare employment contracts, contract amendments, letters, and other HR documentation accurately and on time

• Coordinate the HR side of new joiners and make sure contracts, employee information, documentation, and other HR requirements are completed and ready before their start date

• Work closely with the Office Manager and other internal teams to make sure everything needed for a new employee is prepared ahead of their arrival

• Support offboarding and other employee lifecycle processes from an HR perspective

• Keep employee information, personnel files, and HR systems accurate and up to date

• Help employees with general HR questions and make sure more complex topics reach the right person within the team

• Support HR processes related to leave, absence, employee changes, and other operational HR topics

• Coordinate with managers, employees, and other teams to collect information and keep HR processes moving

• Support the HR team with ongoing projects and help improve the way we work as Destinus continues to grow

What You’ll Need

• 0 to 2 years of professional experience in HR, recruitment, HR operations, or a similar people‑focused role

• A degree or relevant education in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field

• Fluency in both Dutch and English, written and spoken

• Some practical experience with recruitment processes, HR administration, contracts, or employee documentation

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• A structured way of working and the ability to manage several priorities at the same time

• Good communication skills and confidence interacting with candidates, employees, and managers

• Comfortable working with HR systems and digital tools and able to learn new platforms quickly

• Some knowledge of Dutch employment practices and HR processes is a strong plus

• A careful and responsible approach to handling confidential employee information.

Who You Are

You already have your first HR experience behind you and are ready for more. You are organized, proactive, and comfortable switching between recruitment, contracts, employee questions, and HR administration. You know the basics, but you are still curious and want to keep developing. You take ownership of your work, pay attention to the details, and know when to ask questions. You enjoy working with people and want to grow into a well-rounded HR professional in an international environment where things move fast.

Why Join Us?

The Thrill of the Future - Work on cutting‑edge projects that redefine aerospace.
Global Innovation Hub - Collaborate with top engineers from all over the world.
Fast‑Paced & High‑Growth - Experience the rush of working in a rapidly expanding company.
Real Impact - Your work won’t be theoretical, it will shape the future of flight.

Destinus is an equal‑opportunity employer. We value diversity in our companies and our teams and do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, color, country of origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status.

Destinus — Advanced defense. Built to scale.

Security screening is an integral component of the selection process, ensuring that candidates meet the organization’s security standards and safeguarding against potential risks.