People Risk & Compliance Specialist

Huxley; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting firm in Amsterdam is seeking a People Risk & Compliance Specialist responsible for embedding risk management and compliance in HR processes. You will liaise with HR, Payroll, Legal, and Risk teams to ensure adherence to policies and best practices. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and possess strong insights into HR operations and compliance. This full-time role offers flexibility and the opportunity to influence key business processes.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of global HR and payroll operations and compliance frameworks.
• Ability to translate operational risks into practical solutions.
• Proactive attitude with strong cross-functional relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Embed risk awareness within People processes across HR and Payroll.
• Monitor key business controls for compliance.
• Identify process gaps and collaborate on effective mitigations.
• Review and refine key operational processes.

Skills

Risk management

Compliance frameworks

Cross-functional collaboration

Understanding of HR policies

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business Administration, HR Management, or related field

Job description

People Risk & Compliance Specialist

Huxley Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

About the Role

At the heart of our People (HR and Payroll) operations, this role plays a critical part in embedding strong risk management, governance, and compliance practices within our global HR processes. You'll be the go‑to specialist for ensuring that our People policies, procedures, and operational activities are compliant, well‑controlled, and aligned with regulatory and organisational requirements.

As part of the first line of defence, you will work closely with HR, Payroll, Legal, Finance, and Risk teams to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks – while improving process efficiency and supporting our business objectives. This global role focuses on HR and payroll business processes, ensuring they meet internal control standards (such as SOX), comply with applicable legislation, and operate in line with best practice governance and compliance principles.

Responsibilities

• Embed risk awareness and compliance within People processes across HR and Payroll.
• Monitor key business controls for SOX, data privacy, labour law, and internal policy compliance.
• Identify process and control gaps and collaborate with stakeholders on effective mitigations.
• Support control owners with clear guidance and testing to enable consistent execution.
• Review and refine key operational processes, including hiring, onboarding, payroll execution, benefits administration, and offboarding.
• Partner with global and regional HR/Payroll teams to ensure alignment with local regulatory requirements.
• Drive process maturity and control effectiveness through data‑informed assessments and targeted improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business Administration, HR Management, Risk Management, or related field.
• Professional certifications (e.g. CIA, CPA, CISA) are a plus.
• Strong understanding of global HR and payroll operations, employment regulations, and compliance frameworks (e.g. SOX, GDPR).
• Ability to translate operational risks into business impacts and practical solutions.
• Proactive and independent, capable of building strong cross‑functional relationships.
• Skilled at navigating a dynamic environment and influencing at multiple levels of the organisation.

Practicalities

• Start: ASAP
• Duration: 5 months, option to extend for the full duration of 2026
• 40 hours per week
• Only open for independent contractors (ZZP)
• Please apply before Monday EOD

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Human Resources

Industries

Technology, Information and Internet

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