Your new company

Our client is one of the world’s leading companies in connector technology, operating in Asia, North America, and Europe. Manufacturers in computers, telecommunications,
Instrumentation, consumer electronics and the automotive industry use a broad range of high-quality connectors and components. They were established in 1999, and currently employ 110 staff across the European offices and aim to establish growth throughout Europe.

Your new role

We are looking for a full-time European HR Generalist to join our clients' European team in Amsterdam. In this position, you will work closely with and report directly to the Manager HR & General Affairs and you will be working within an HR team (direct colleagues in Amsterdam and France).

Main responsibilities:

• Assist with day- to-day HR & General Affairs operations of the business.

• Assisting with recruitment processes such as posting job ads and scheduling interviews.

• Support with onboarding new employees, including preparing documents and orientation materials.

• Help maintain accurate employee records and HR databases.

• Support with training and development such as organising/ scheduling training, following up with training surveys etc.

• Taking care of Health and Safety procedures, insuring compliance.

• Assist the Japanese expatriates with the relocation and integration matters (i.e. visa, registration with local municipality, housing arrangements, bank accounts amongst
  others).

• Deal with employee requests regarding HR and general affairs matters i.e. company cars, insurance, reference letters etc.

• Monthly payroll activities and liaising with the payroll provider to upload mutations. Manage general administrative tasks such as office supplies, procurement, facility
  management, and supplier/ vendor relationships.

• Maintaining and renewing office-related contracts.

• Administrative duties and main contact with the Finance department and other stakeholders.

• Support employee relations activities such as event planning, booking flights, trains and hotels for guests and Hirose staff when applicable.

• Any other reasonable duties which may be required by management from time to time.

What you'll need to succeed

• Based in Amsterdam

• Entitled to work in the Netherlands.

• Graduates are more than welcome to apply. Experience in HR & GA Administration is a plus.

• Payroll experience is a plus.

• Fluency in English and other European languages is a plus (knowledge of the French language is a big plus). Knowledge of the Dutch language is not required.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Excellent organisational skills

• Proactive and hands-on attitude\

• Be very approachable

• Flexibility

• Service-mindedness

• Proficient in MS Office

What you'll get in return

A great international working environment, with high quality products and a strong dedicated company. They offer you good financial compensation and a comprehensive benefit package (e.q. Annual Incentive of a maximum of 10 % of the annual salary), plus the opportunity to shape and fine-tune the activities and to make an impact on the success of the company.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Sandra Boerekamp (0651498940) now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.