People Operations Specialist (NL)
Almere
People ā People (Greetz) /
Fixed Term Contract /
On-site
Weāre Greetz ā part of the Moonpig Group and the Netherlandsā go-to for heartfelt cards and surprise-filled gifts. Since 2004, weāve been on a mission to help people connect in the most personal way possible, with thoughtful touches that turn every moment into something unforgettable.
Together with our friends at Moonpig, weāre reimagining online gifting ā bringing more smiles, more meaning, and more magic to doormats everywhere. Whether itās a birthday card with all the feels or a gift that makes their day, weāre here to help people feel closer, no matter the distance.
Weāre a passionate bunch, driven by clear values, creative thinking and a love of making people happy. And with big ideas, brilliant colleagues and loads of opportunity to grow, itās a great time to join us on the journey. š
šAlmere | š°Competitive Salary + Benefits | 12 month contract to begin
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We are seeking a smart and results-oriented People Generalist with Dutch employment (law) expertise to join our People Team and be based in Almere, Netherlands. You will play a key role in managing our local employeesā experience day to day and ensuring our HR ways of working are effective, aligned with our company's goals and values and comply with local employment law and cultural expectations.
About Us:
We are dedicated to creating memorable gifting experiences for our customers, and we believe that our employees are the heart of our success. As the People Generalist for the Netherlands, you will be responsible for fostering a positive and engaging work environment for our team members.
As the sole People team representative in the Netherlands, you'll play a vital role in fostering collaboration both locally and across the Group People team based in the UK. Your mission is to harmonise our approach by finding the sweet spot between global consistency and local adaptation tailored to the Dutch-specific needs/regulatory requirements. Active listening, persuasive communication, and bridging cultural nuances between the Netherlands and the UK will be crucial to your success in this exciting and impactful position.
This is an exciting role with lots of autonomy, opportunity to make a difference and great progression prospects.
What you'll be Doing:
- Manage the payroll process in the Netherlands working with external payroll providers to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
- Policy development and implementation: Manage the right HR policies and ways of working
- Own and execute day to day HR operations including contracts, onboarding, benefits, support, and offboarding
- Employee Relations: Provide credible, useful day to day guidance to our employees and managers in line with our policies and local employment law
- Legal compliance: Maintain a thorough understanding of Dutch labor law and its implications for HR decisions - suggest any changes to our global policies, ways of working or communications that are important for compliance
- Collaborating with the People Partnering team to support HR Business Partners on People Plans affecting the Netherlands workforce, ensuring clear communication that enables them to build strong, effective relationships locally.
- Manage the payroll process in the Netherlands working with external payroll providers to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
- Benefits administration: Manage benefits utilisation, supplier relationships, and administration.
- Review and optimise HR processes: Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness, focusing on key milestone events like onboarding, annual reviews, promotions, and offboarding.
- Technology and systems management: Own people systems and reporting, ensuring data accuracy and leveraging available technologies to enhance employee value proposition.
About You:
- Fluency in Dutch and English
- HBO or Bachelor qualification in Human Resources
- Solid experience as an HR generalist or HR Manager in a global fast-paced environment (experience in e-commerce, media, or technology preferred)
- Strong working knowledge of Dutch employment law
- Experience with Works Council as a stakeholder
- Credibility - such that you can work well individually, take ownership, and educate others (on People matters / on the right local approach)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to listen, influence and build relationships.
- Proven track record of managing payroll.
- Great attention to detail and delivering what is required, on time, to a high standard.
- Creative yet pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
- Ability to prioritise, make the right judgement calls, adapt, and thrive in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment.
What's in it for you?
We believe in empowering our team to do their best work. Enjoy:
š° Competitive Pay & Bonuses: Plus, generous pension plans & staff discounts.
šš½ Wellbeing First: Private healthcare (UK), mental health support & dog-friendly offices (London & NL).
šļø Flexible Working & Time Off: Generous holidays, hybrid working (1-3 days in office, depending on role/team) & up to 20 days of international working.
š Career Growth: Learning allowances, coaching & development programs.
Want to know more?
Explore our full benefits package: here
Our Ways of Working:
We trust you to do whatās right, providing flexibility to balance work and life. We believe in giving you permission to innovate and focus on delivering meaningful results. We understand that effective ways of working are unique to each individual, role, and team, and weāre committed to supporting and discussing your specific needs throughout the interview process and beyond.
Moonpig Group's Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity:
At Moonpig Group, weāre all about creating a workplace where everyone feels they truly belong. We celebrate what makes each of us unique, whether thatās our background, how we work best, or what matters most to us.
From working parents who need flexible hours to neurodiverse colleagues with specific working styles, weāre here to support our people in ways that work for them. Because when you feel valued and included, you can thrive, and so can we.
Weāre proud to have a number of employee-led groups driving this forward, including our LGBTQ+, Gender Balance, Neurodiversity and EMBRACE (Educating Myself for Better Racial Awareness and Cultural Enrichment) communities, plus our Group-wide EDI committee. These teams help make sure every voice is heard and every idea has a place.
We know that diversity fuels creativity, innovation and connection, and thatās why weāll keep pushing for progress. Together, weāre building a culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and free to be their brilliant, authentic selves.
If you have a preferred name, please use it to apply and share your pronouns if you are comfortable to do soš - If you have any reasonable adjustment requests throughout the interview process please let us know on your application or speak to the Recruiter.
