People Operations Lead

Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands; hybrid working with 3 office days per week. Remote work is available for up to 2 months per year.

Company

hirify.global operates a large European student rental platform together with Kamernet and Studapart.

What you will do

• Oversee pre-onboarding and onboarding logistics, including employment agreements, onboarding programs, EOR setup, visa and work permit applications, and 30% ruling applications.
• Coordinate international relocation processes and resolve complex employee mobility cases with external experts.
• Manage performance cycles in Lattice, advise managers, and support Performance Improvement Plans and sensitive employee relations matters.
• Maintain accurate employee data across HiBob, pension schemes, and external salary systems.
• Analyze HR metrics, support annual audits, and facilitate annual salary reviews.
• Oversee Dutch and French payroll, calculate individual bonuses, coordinate team workflows, and manage end-to-end offboarding.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Senior HR Operations, HR Lead, or HR Generalist roles in the Netherlands.
• Solid hands-on experience with Dutch payroll; French HR or payroll experience is advantageous.
• Experience with Dutch 30% ruling and visa/work permit procedures is preferred.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, especially Google Sheets, HRIS platforms, and performance management tools.
• Strong HR analytics, process mapping, workflow coordination, attention to detail, and informal leadership skills.
• Business fluency in English is required. Dutch and/or French proficiency is advantageous.

Nice to have

• Experience with French HR legislation and payroll.
• Experience with HiBob and Lattice.
• Proficiency in Dutch and/or French.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work policy based in the Rotterdam office, with up to 2 months of remote work per year.
• Unlimited paid holidays and a €1,000 personal development budget.
• Commuting costs covered, personal equipment provided, and access to an ergonomic setup.
• Variable pension scheme, Dutch and English classes budget, and gym membership discounts.
• International community representing more than 46 nationalities, with a pet-friendly central Rotterdam office.
• Team-building events and weekly Friday after-work drinks.

Hiring process

• The hiring process includes multiple stages described in the company's hiring process guide.