Senior HR Consultant (m/w/diverse) (fixed-term position)

time:matters; Hoofddorp; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

time:matters in Hoofddorp, Netherlands is looking for an experienced HR professional to oversee HR operations and develop solutions for HR policy issues. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with significant professional experience in HR, law, economics, or related fields. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential, along with analytical abilities to solve complex issues. The role encourages applications from candidates with disabilities and offers an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and 6 years of professional experience, or Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of professional experience.
• Preferably in the fields of law, economics, psychology, social sciences or humanities, with a focus on HR or employment law.
• Fluency in English; additional language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Consult employees and managers.
• Oversee local HR operations.
• Develop and implement HR policy solutions.
• Manage vendors and negotiate contracts.
• Execute personnel transfers and reorganizations.

Skills

Diplomatic skills

Negotiation abilities

Communication skills

Intercultural competence

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Fluency in English

Education

Master’s degree in relevant field

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Tasks

• Consult employees & managers
• Oversee & ensure local HR operations
• Process defined key topics, develop & implement overarching concepts
• Develop solutions for HR policy issues, both respecting global guidelines & adjusting to local specifics
• Manage vendors, service providers & (external) lawyers, develop & negotiate contracts (upon approval by manager), monitor service delivery
• Prepare & execute personnel transfers & reorganizations
• Take on (sub-)projects & special tasks for the manager, deputize for the manager
• Collaborate in continuous internal process improvement & documentation
• Perform other tasks and/or projects, as assigned
• Functional guidance and development of less experienced co-workers, interns, working students and (vocational) trainees

Requirements

• Master’s degree and 6 years of professional experience, or Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of professional experience, or equivalent
• Preferably in the fields of law, economics, psychology, social sciences or humanities, with a focus on HR or employment law
• Outstanding diplomatic skills and negotiation abilities (including in dealings with co-determination bodies)
• Strong communication skills and high intercultural competence
• Strong analytical skills and excellent problem-solving abilities in a complex environment
• Fluent in English, additional language a plus
• We explicitly invite candidates with a disability to apply. In the event of equal suitability, preference will be given to candidates from this group.