Senior HR Advisor Amsterdam, Netherlands

Metyis AG; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Adaptfy, a joint venture by SHV and Metyis, is seeking an experienced HR professional to run day-to-day operations across Adaptfy and Metyis from our Amsterdam office. You will manage onboarding/offboarding, contracts, absence management, documentation, and employee inquiries, while advising leadership on people matters and translating insights into action.

With 6+ years in international HR, solid Dutch employment law knowledge, and excellent Dutch and English communication, you’ll drive

Qualifications

• 6+ years of HR experience in international, scale-up, consulting or professional services environments.
• Solid knowledge of Dutch employment law and experience in both HR advice and operations.
• Excellent Dutch and English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day HR operations for Adaptfy and Metyis: onboarding week and offboarding, contracts and employee changes, absence management, documentation, and employee questions
• Advise leadership and employees on people matters, from performance conversations and employee relations to engagement, and translate insights into practical actions
• Support leadership discussions by bringing relevant people insights, priorities, and actions to the table
• Ensure compliance with Dutch employment law and translate global policies into practical procedures for Adaptfy
• Run HR cycles such as performance management
• Contribute to cross-functional and international HR projects across Metyis

Skills

HR operations

Dutch employment law

Employee relations

Onboarding & offboarding

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Master’s degree in HR (plus)

Job description

Adaptfy is a turnkey data & analytics solution for the SHV family of companies. We support multiple SHV Groups with advanced Data & Analytics in all areas, elevating their operations in diverse industries across international markets and throughout entire valuechains.

Adaptfy is a joint venture formed by SHV and Metyis. Metyis embodies visionary thinking in the digital world, while SHV is a globally established family of companies built on the values of integrity, trust, curiosity, passion, and inclusivity.

SHV has a presence across four continents, with businesses spanning energy, heavy lifting and transport, animal nutrition & aquaculture, testing, inspection & certification, and more. The organisation’s history reflects its courage to care—for people, for performance, and for future generations. Their success is a testament to constant reinvention through innovation.

At Adaptfy, we play a pivotal role in bringing SHV’s digital vision to life. From optimising supply chains across Europe to enhancing operational efficiency in South America, we connect the dots for SHV, shaping a data-driven future for the entire family of companies.

What we offer

A great organization with a strong culture, shaped by the diversity of our colleagues

A pragmatic, growing company where your work makes a visible difference

Direct contact with the people you support and with business leadership

A varied role across two organizations, Adaptfy and Metyis, with an international network of HR colleagues

A team who actively invests in your development

What you will do

Handle day-to-day HR operations for Adaptfy and Metyis: onboarding week and offboarding, contracts and employee changes, absence management, documentation, and employee questions

Advise leadership and employees on people matters, from performance conversations and employee relations to engagement, and help translate insights into practical actions while challenging where needed

Support leadership discussions by bringing relevant people insights, priorities, and actions to the table

Ensure compliance with Dutch employment law and translate global policies into practical procedures for Adaptfy

Run HR cycles such as performance management

Contribute to cross-functional and international HR projects across Metyis

What you will bring

A bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field; a master’s degree is a plus

6+ years of HR experience, ideally in international, scale-up, consulting or professional services environments

Solid knowledge of Dutch employment law experience in both HR advice and operations

Excellent Dutch and English, both spoken and written

A proactive, pragmatic and structured way of working: you spot what needs to be done and roll up your sleeves

Eagerness to learn: you actively seek out feedback and new knowledge

The courage to stand your ground, even when your advice is not what people want to hear

The ability to build trust with a wide range of people and to handle complex, confidential matters with care

We are united by our differences

At Metyis, we are driven by curiosity and collaboration. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in all its forms as it makes us stronger as an organisation and promotes creativity and innovation. We welcome all talents and are committed to creating a workplace where every employee can make a meaningful impact and grow.

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