Junior HR Lead - Global Ops & Onboarding (Amsterdam)

AEO; Amsterdam; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary aligned with the Dutch market

Staff discount on collections

High-impact role with significant responsibility

Opportunity to build HR function from the ground up

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

AEO in Amsterdam is looking for a Junior HR to manage HR activities independently. You will handle everything from onboarding to compliance with Dutch labour laws while supporting international expansion.

This standalone role offers the opportunity to take ownership early in your HR career within a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in HR and 1–3 years of relevant experience.

The position provides a competitive salary and exposure to international HR operations.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in an HR or administrative role.
• Comfortable working in an international environment across different time zones.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full employee lifecycle independently.
• Set up and improve HR administration and personnel files in line with GDPR.
• Coordinate and execute recruitment processes end-to-end.
• Act as the first point of contact for employee HR-related questions.
• Manage absence registration and ensure compliance with Dutch regulations.
• Coordinate payroll input and liaise with external payroll providers.
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures.

Skills

Fluent in English and Dutch

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently

Understanding of Dutch labour law

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR systems (Bamboo, Connecteam)

Job description

AEO in Amsterdam is looking for a Junior HR to manage HR activities independently. You will handle everything from onboarding to compliance with Dutch labour laws while supporting international expansion.

This standalone role offers the opportunity to take ownership early in your HR career within a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in HR and 1–3 years of relevant experience.

The position provides a competitive salary and exposure to international HR operations.