Junior HR Advisor

Motopp; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 vacation days

Office in center of Amsterdam

Weekly drinks and team activities

Job summary

Motopp is seeking a Junior HR Advisor to grow in the HR field and contribute to day-to-day HR operations at a dynamic, growth-minded company in Amsterdam. You will support and advise on daily HR matters, ensuring smooth processes and strong support for employees and managers.

Key responsibilities include drafting contracts, handling absence management, onboarding, and policy optimization, while collaborating with Recruitment and Finance to deliver practical HR solutions.

Qualifications

• A completed HBO (Bachelor's) degree in HRM or a similar field.
• Several years of experience in HR (e.g., as HR Officer or Recruiter).
• Basic knowledge of employment law and HR processes, with willingness to develop this knowledge.
• A proactive and results-driven mindset; accuracy and strong communication skills.
• Good command of the English language; full-time availability (40 hours) or at least 32 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Contract management and personnel administration: draft employment contracts, process personnel changes, and ensure accurate HR records.
• Absence management: monitor absence cases, stay in touch with employees, support managers with compliance.
• Onboarding, internal mobility, and offboarding: handle practical matters for new hires, role changes, and departures.
• HR processes and policies: help optimize HR policies and ensure clarity and applicability.
• Provide managers with practical HR advice within company policy and applicable laws.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Proactive mindset

Accuracy

Education

Bachelor's degree in HRM

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Are you ready to grow in the HR field and work in a dynamic environment where you can truly make a difference? Motopp is looking for a Junior HR Advisor who gets energy from setting up and executing operational HR tasks.

What will you do?

As a Junior HR Advisor, you will mainly work in an operational role, supporting and advising Motopp on day‑to‑day HR matters. You ensure that HR processes run smoothly and that employees and managers are well supported.

• Contract management and personnel administration: You support the drafting of employment contracts, process personnel changes, and ensure all information is accurately recorded in HR systems.
• Absence management: You follow up on absence cases, maintain contact with employees, and support managers in complying with relevant laws and regulations.
• Support with onboarding, internal mobility, and offboarding: You take care of practical matters related to new hires, role changes, and employee departures.
• HR processes and policies: You help optimize existing HR policies and procedures and ensure they are clear and applicable.
• Operational HR advice: You provide managers with practical advice on HR-related questions, always within the framework of company policy and applicable legislation.

What do you bring?

• A completed HBO (Bachelor's) degree in HRM or a similar field.
• Several years of experience in HR (for example as an HR Officer or Recruiter).
• Basic knowledge of employment law and HR processes, with the willingness to further develop this knowledge.
• A proactive and results‑driven mindset.
• Accuracy, strong communication skills, and the ability to switch easily between tasks.
• Good command of the English language.
• Full-time availability (40 hours) or at least 32 hours per week.

What do we offer?

• A varied role with plenty of opportunities to learn and grow.
• A committed team that supports and guides you.
• Close collaboration with Recruitment and Finance.
• A competitive salary and good secondary employment benefits.
• 25 vacation days based on full-time employment.
• Plenty of room for initiative, entrepreneurship, and personal development.
• A pleasant, monumental office in the center of Amsterdam, about a 10-minute walk from Central Station.
• Weekly drinks and regular fun team activities.

For questions, please call Stefan van der Munnik (Head of Operations & Staff) via [phone].

We look forward to your application!