People Operations Associate (Netherlands)

TL;DR

People Operations Associate (HR Operations): Delivering a consistent and high-quality employee experience across the employee population with an accent on HRIS data management, employee lifecycle support, and leave administration. Focus on ensuring compliance with local labour laws and hirify.global policies through accurate, timely documentation and system updates.

Location: Hybrid role based in Apeldoorn, Netherlands. The successful candidate will be expected to travel to regional offices across Europe throughout the year.

Company

hirify.global is a Canadian Fintech company that has led the global audit and accounting software industry for over 30 years.

What you will do

• Own the accuracy and integrity of all European employee data in BambooHR.
• Administer all leave types across the European region, ensuring entitlements and balances in BambooHR accurately reflect country-specific requirements.
• Act as the first point of contact for employee and manager queries across Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, and Romania.
• Drive high participation in performance review cycles in partnership with the regional HRBP.
• Support the rollout of engagement initiatives and company-wide programmes across European locations.
• Provide recruitment coordination support in partnership with the Talent Acquisition team.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in HR operations, People Ops, or a related HR role, preferably in a tech, SaaS, or professional services environment.
• Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms (BambooHR preferred) and comfort with manual data management and system updates.
• Familiarity with employment practices and labour law in at least one European market; knowledge of Dutch, German, or Romanian frameworks is an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to build trust with employees and managers across multiple countries.
• Fluency in English is required; Dutch or German language skills are a strong asset.
• Willingness and ability to travel within Europe throughout the year.

Nice to have

• Experience working within or alongside a multinational or multi-country HR environment is an asset.
• HR certification in progress (e.g. PHRi, CIPD, or equivalent) is an asset.
• An AI-first mindset, with a curiosity for emerging tools and a willingness to experiment with AI to improve day-to-day HR workflows and decision-making.

Culture & Benefits

• Innovation is at the core.
• Committed to a collaborative culture.
• Work-life balance is important.
• Offer competitive compensation, including a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans.
• Driven by impactful work.
• Embrace global opportunities.