HR Operations Specialist

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HR Operations Specialist

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Hunkemöller is looking for a HR Operations Specialist for our international HQ based in Hilversum (NL). As HR Operations Specialist, you are the backbone of our HR function. You are the first point of contact for employees, ensure smooth and compliant HR administration, and actively improve how we work by automating and optimizing HR processes. You will work closely with our HR Advisors and play a key role in supporting our growing, international workforce - including visa sponsorships, relocations, and 30% ruling applications in the Netherlands. This role is ideal for someone with 1-3 years of experience in HR administration or operations (within NL) who wants to grow in responsibility, impact, and ownership.
Hunkemöller is looking for a HR Operations Specialist for our international HQ based in Hilversum (NL). As HR Operations Specialist, you are the backbone of our HR function. You are the first point of contact for employees, ensure smooth and compliant HR administration, and actively improve how we work by automating and optimizing HR processes. You will work closely with our HR Advisors and play a key role in supporting our growing, international workforce - including visa sponsorships, relocations, and 30% ruling applications in the Netherlands. This role is ideal for someone with 1-3 years of experience in HR administration or operations (within NL) who wants to grow in responsibility, impact, and ownership.

YOUR TASKS

Main responsibilities

 

HR Operations & Employee Support

 Act as the first point of contact for employees on HR-related questions Draft and manage employment contracts, amendments, and HR letters (e.g. promotions, transfers, contract changes) Manage employee lifecycle administration: onboarding, changes, and offboarding Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and personnel files Support managers and employees with leave, illness, and absence-related topics Deliver a high-quality employee experience through clear communication and reliable follow-up

HR Systems & Process Improvement

 Maintain and optimize our HR system (Workday), ensuring data accuracy and consistency Identify opportunities to automate, streamline, and improve HR processes Advise employees and managers on best ways of working within our HR systems Support HR projects related to process improvement, tooling, or scalability Become the global key user of Workday

Immigration, Visas & Relocation 

 Coordinate visa applications, relocations, and onboarding of international hires Support and manage 30% ruling applications and related documentation Act as liaison with external partners and internal stakeholders on mobility topics Ensure compliance with Dutch regulations and internal policies

Support to the HQ HR Advisors

 Prepare reports, overviews, and data analyses Provide administrative support for projects and policy updates Maintain accurate absence registration and followup (administrative level) Conducting exit interviews, analysing the  on- and offboarding survey, and identifying trends.

 

What you bring

 1–3 years of experience in HR Administration / HR Operations or a similar role Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in HR, Administration, or a related field Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail Hands-on experience with HR systems (Workday is a strong plus) Basic to solid knowledge of Dutch labor law (or strong willingness to learn) Comfortable working with deadlines and managing multiple priorities Fluent in English; Dutch is a strong plus A proactive mindset: you enjoy improving processes, not just running them Service-oriented, approachable, and trusted by employees

YOUR TASKS

Main responsibilities

 

HR Operations & Employee Support

 Act as the first point of contact for employees on HR-related questions Draft and manage employment contracts, amendments, and HR letters (e.g. promotions, transfers, contract changes) Manage employee lifecycle administration: onboarding, changes, and offboarding Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and personnel files Support managers and employees with leave, illness, and absence-related topics Deliver a high-quality employee experience through clear communication and reliable follow-up

HR Systems & Process Improvement

 Maintain and optimize our HR system (Workday), ensuring data accuracy and consistency Identify opportunities to automate, streamline, and improve HR processes Advise employees and managers on best ways of working within our HR systems Support HR projects related to process improvement, tooling, or scalability Become the global key user of Workday

Immigration, Visas & Relocation 

 Coordinate visa applications, relocations, and onboarding of international hires Support and manage 30% ruling applications and related documentation Act as liaison with external partners and internal stakeholders on mobility topics Ensure compliance with Dutch regulations and internal policies

Support to the HQ HR Advisors

 Prepare reports, overviews, and data analyses Provide administrative support for projects and policy updates Maintain accurate absence registration and followup (administrative level) Conducting exit interviews, analysing the  on- and offboarding survey, and identifying trends.

 

What you bring

 1–3 years of experience in HR Administration / HR Operations or a similar role Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in HR, Administration, or a related field Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail Hands-on experience with HR systems (Workday is a strong plus) Basic to solid knowledge of Dutch labor law (or strong willingness to learn) Comfortable working with deadlines and managing multiple priorities Fluent in English; Dutch is a strong plus A proactive mindset: you enjoy improving processes, not just running them Service-oriented, approachable, and trusted by employees

WE OFFER YOU

25 HOLIDAYS

You will get 25 holidays per annum, based on a fulltime role.

BUY & SELL DAYS

Every year in April, you will be eligible to buy or sell additional vacation days.

HYBRID WORKING

Benefit from the flexibility of working from home, ensuring you can maintain productivity from anywhere. We have a 60:40 policy based on your working hours.

HUNKEMOLLER ACADEMY

Continuous learning opportunities and professional growth are supported through various training programs and workshops.

25-55% STAFF DISCOUNT

Our products are much loved with our employees. As part of the brand, you will receive a discount of 25% on all Hunkemoller products. On some Mondays we have an additional sale on our newest collections. On top of the 25% discount, you will receive an additional 25 - 35% discount.

WORK FROM ABROAD

Get the opportunity to work from abroad for up to 2 weeks!

WE OFFER YOU

HYBRID WORK

Benefit from the flexibility of working from home, ensuring you can maintain productivity from anywhere. We have a 60:40 policy based on your working hours.

BUY & SELL DAYS

Every year in April, you will be eligible to buy or sell additional vacation days. 

HUNKEMOLLER ACADEMY

Continuous learning opportunities and professional growth are supported through various training programs and workshops.

25 HOLIDAYS

You will get 25 holidays per annum, based on a fulltime role. 

25-55% STAFF DISCOUNT

Our products are much loved with our employees. As part of the brand, you will receive a discount of 25% on all Hunkemoller products. On some Mondays we have an additional sale on our newest collections. On top of the 25% discount, you will receive an additional 25 - 35% discount.

WORK FROM ABROAD

Get the opportunity to work from abroad for up to 2 weeks!

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Sara & Sladjana

Early Career Recruitment & Corporate Recruitment

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HQ Recruitment Team 

Sara & Sladjana

Early Career Recruitment & Corporate Recruitment
We want to enable seamless, innovative, and secure technology solutions that support the business in sustainable growth, empower employees, and enhance the customer experience. Our mission is to align IT capabilities with business objectives, in an ever-evolving retail landscape to come to data driven decisions.
Our leadership team is dedicated to creating opportunities for growth, engagement, and talent development. By doing this we create meaningful moments in careers at Hunkemöller. HR delivers on this by offering strategic guidance and designing impactful learning experiences that empower employees to thrive and contribute to our shared success.

Karlijn Hendriks-Zuelen

Chief Human Resources Officer

Karlijn Hendriks-Zuelen

Chief Human Resources Officer

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