People Operations & Engagement Specialist

Location: Rijswijk Office, Netherlands; office attendance required at least 3 days per week

Company

hirify.global is a Dutch semiconductor company developing ultra-efficient neuromorphic processors for edge AI, with applications in IoT, wearables, embedded systems, and automotive technology.

What you will do

• Manage day-to-day People Operations across onboarding, employment changes, benefits, absence, and offboarding.
• Prepare and maintain employment contracts, employee documentation, personnel records, and accurate People data.
• Coordinate payroll inputs, benefits, pensions, commuting arrangements, immigration, relocation, and 30% ruling processes.
• Own employee engagement activities, internal People communications, company events, recognition initiatives, and wellbeing programmes.
• Gather employee feedback, identify friction points, and improve the employee experience across onsite and remote employees.
• Improve People processes, workflows, documentation, systems, and automation while supporting compliance with Dutch employment and data-protection requirements.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of relevant People Operations or HR experience, ideally in an international and growing organisation.
• Practical experience with the Dutch employee lifecycle, HR documentation, and employment-related administration.
• Strong accuracy and reliability when handling contracts, payroll inputs, employee data, and confidential information.
• Experience with HR systems, spreadsheets, and digital tools, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Clear, approachable communication, strong ownership, sound judgement, and practical problem-solving skills.
• Fluent English required.

Nice to have

• Dutch language skills.
• Experience with HRIS implementation or improvement.
• Experience with EOR arrangements, international employees, immigration, or relocation.
• Experience supporting employee engagement, internal communications, or company events.
• Background in a scale-up, technology, or international environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary, pension plan, and statutory commuting or home allowance.
• Flexible working hours, work-from-home policy, and generous holiday scheme.
• Collaborative and ambitious environment with freedom to innovate.
• Inclusive culture focused on openness, curiosity, and personal growth.
• Office perks including fresh fruit, snacks, and an on-site gym.