People Advisor

Ramboll Group A/S; Delft; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramboll is seeking a People Advisor and HR generalist for Belgium and the Netherlands. This international role combines hands-on HR operations with practical advisory support, shaping local processes and guiding managers across countries.

You will work within the Ramboll HR People Advisory community, delivering reliable HR services throughout the employee lifecycle. You will coordinate local activities tied to company-wide programmes, collaborate with payroll, and ensure compliance with Belgium

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, Law or related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven experience as HR generalist/operations or People Advisory in an international setting.
• Strong knowledge of Belgium and Dutch employment law is preferred, willing to develop it.

Responsibilities

• Deliver day-to-day HR operations across Belgium and the Netherlands within a matrix organisation.
• Provide practical advisory support to managers and employees.
• Coordinate local activities with company-wide people programmes including performance and salary review cycles.
• Collaborate with Senior People Partner and HR Business Partner on employee relations matters.
• Support local payroll processes with in-country knowledge.
• Maintain HR data accuracy and support local policy development.
• Provide insightful HR reporting and seek service improvements.

Skills

HR generalist

Operations management

Stakeholder management

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality & ethics

English communication

French/Dutch language (bonus)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, Law or related field

Job description

Working Model – This hybrid role combines working from the local office with opportunities for remote working. Occasional work-related travel may be required.

Employment Type - Full-time / permanent or fixed term considered

Location -We welcome applications from suitable candidates across UK and Europe. The successful candidate may be based in any of our office locations within these regions, subject to local employment requirements. All applications will be considered based on skills, experience, and overall suitability for the role

Would you like to shape and strengthen HR support across Belgium and the Netherlands while being part of an international People Advisory community? This role gives you the opportunity to combine hands‑on HR operations with trusted advisory support, build strong relationships with managers and employees, and help improve how HR services are delivered across countries.

You will bring solid HR generalist experience, sound operational judgement and the confidence to provide practical guidance in a dynamic, international environment.

If you are ready to make an impact, grow your expertise and contribute to a more sustainable future, we would love to hear from you.

About the role

As People Advisor and HR generalist for Belgium and the Netherlands, you will be part of an exciting time as we continue to evolve and align our HR services and processes. You will coordinate and deliver reliable, people‑focused HR operations across the entire employee lifecycle. You will combine strong operational and administrative expertise with practical advisory support, whilst developing, maintaining and cascading local processes, policies and requirements and guiding managers and employees in their appropriate use.

You will be part of the wider HR Operational team supporting Central Europe within the Ramboll HR People Advisory community. Working closely with colleagues across countries and functions, you will help develop, strengthen and align HR services while adapting global practices to local needs.

Your key responsibilities

• Deliver day‑to‑day HR operational support for both Belgium and the Netherlands across the employee lifecycle, ensuring accurate, timely and consistent service.
• Build collaborative relationships with managers and employees, providing practical guidance on HR processes, policies and local requirements.
• Coordinate local activities linked to company‑wide people programmes, including performance and salary review cycles, talent processes, employee engagement and organisational change.
• Collaborate with the Senior People Partner and HR Business Partner on employee relations matters, supporting case coordination and appropriate local follow‑up.
• Support collaboration with Global Payroll and the external payroll provider by contributing local knowledge, information and actions that must be handled in‑country.
• Monitor the application of HR policies and local requirements, and support the development or updating of local policies, procedures, handbooks and working practices.
• Maintain accurate data in our systems, support HR reporting and use insights to identify issues and opportunities for service improvement.
• Improve and document HR processes, contributing to efficient, transparent and employee‑friendly ways of working.
• Navigate a matrix organisation effectively, ensuring appropriate stakeholder consultation, communication and governance.
• Keep informed and up to date about relevant HR developments, employment practices and regulatory requirements in both Belgium and the Netherlands and share knowledge with the wider team.
• Contribute to business and HR projects and collaborate with colleagues across Ramboll.

About You

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree with a specialisation in Human Resources, Law or another relevant field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven experience in an HR generalist, HR operations or People Advisory role, ideally within an international organisation.
• Ideally preferred a good working knowledge of Belgium and Dutch employment law and HR requirements. Willingness to acquire and develop a good working knowledge of Belgium and Dutch employment law and HR requirements.
• Professional written and spoken English.
• Ideally fluency in French and/or Dutch.
• Strong operational judgement, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities reliably.
• Confident stakeholder management skills and the ability to work effectively with employees and managers at different levels in a matrix environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a practical, service‑minded approach.
• A sound understanding of confidentiality, ethics and compliance in HR work.
• Ability to work with or willingness to learn to work with Belgian and Dutch national systems.

Personal qualities that will help you succeed

• You thrive working independently when needed and enjoy collaborating openly with colleagues in a virtual Team.
• You are proactive, organised and solution‑focused, with a pragmatic “can do” mindset.
• You are culturally aware, and emotionally intelligent, flexible, adaptable and comfortable working across countries and functions.
• You build trust through clear communication, sound judgement and consistent follow‑through.
• You identify opportunities to simplify processes and improve the experience of managers and employees.
• You can connect with Ramboll’s values and fundamentals, (read more about this on ourwebsite )

What we can offer you

• A flexible work environment. This is a hybrid role combines working from the local office with opportunities for remote working. Occasional work‑related travel may be required.
• Commitment to your personal and professional development.
• Leaders guided by Ramboll’s Leadership Principles.
• A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are.
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients and projects.
• The long‑term thinking of a foundation‑owned company.

About Ramboll in Belgium and the Netherlands

Ramboll is a people company with more than 70 experts in Belgium and the Netherlands delivering innovative solutions for clients. Founded in Denmark, Ramboll offers an open, collaborative and empowering culture and invites you to contribute to a sustainable future.

Ready to join us?

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