HR Officer (payroll) | English & Dutch B2

Eindhoven, reference 2026-00854

Job description

Payroll Management (Main Focus)

• Coordinate payroll processes with external payroll agencies across different countries to ensure accurate and timely payroll administration.
• Serve as the main point of contact for payroll-related matters.
• Handle payroll-related questions and resolve discrepancies where necessary.

Pensions & Insurances

• Administer employee pension schemes and insurance programs.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and provide employees with guidance on pension and insurance-related matters.

Employee Relations

• Act as a point of contact for employee questions and concerns.
• Handle employee relations matters, including grievances and disciplinary cases in a fair and consistent manner.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws and regulations.
• Maintain and update employee records and HR documentation.

HR Data Management

• Maintain and manage HR data while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Safeguard data integrity and ensure compliance with data protection regulations.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Support recruitment activities, including posting vacancies, screening candidates, conducting interviews, and coordinating the hiring process.
• Organize and conduct onboarding activities to ensure a smooth and positive onboarding experience for new employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• 0–3 years of HR experience, preferably within an international environment, with a strong interest in or focus on payroll. Recent HR graduates with a keen interest in payroll are also encouraged to apply.
• Solid understanding of HR operations and administrative processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Fluent in Dutch (minimum B2 level) and English, both written and spoken.
• Highly accurate and detail-oriented, with a strong focus on quality and correctness.
• Able to effectively manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships across the organization.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges.
• Capable of working independently while also thriving in a collaborative team environment.
• A true people person with a hands-on and service-oriented mindset.
• Able to handle confidential information with discretion and maintain a high level of professionalism.
• Full time availability (40 hours per week).

Please note that we are only considering candidates who are already based in the Netherlands and live near Eindhoven. We are not considering candidates who still need to relocate or have an unrealistic long-distance commute. We do not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Working conditions

• 8% holiday allowance
• Pension plan
• Possibility to work from home one day per week after the onboarding period
• Direct contract with the client: an initial one-year contract with the intention of offering a permanent contract based on good performance
• 25 vacation days
• Travel allowance

Work location

Eindhoven

Company description

Our client is a leading lighting manufacturer, operating worldwide.

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Website: 2027-02-17

Recruiter contact

Anique van Gorp, Eindhoven
anique.vangorp@undutchables.nl
+31(0)6-28514242