HR Generalist

With over 1,400 team members in 31 offices on three continents, FGS Global is one of the world's leading strategic communications consultancies. In continental Europe, we are a team of over 300 employees spread across nine offices in Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt (Main), the Hague, Munich, Paris and Zurich. Our clients include start-ups and DAX-listed companies, private equity funds and multinational corporations that we advise all over the world.

At FGS Global, we believe that our people are our capital and the driving force behind our success and growth. Their expertise, creativity and commitment are crucial to the success of our clients – and therefore to our success as a company. As part of our team, you will have the unique opportunity to contribute to and participate in the scaling of a dynamic and innovative international consultancy. Join us and be a part of a collaborative environment that values your expertise, fosters professional development, and empowers you to make a meaningful impact on a global scale.

To strengthen our HR capabilities, we are looking for an experienced HR Generalist at either our The Hague Office or our Amsterdam Office as soon as possible:

In a generalist HR capacity and as part of our Continental European HR Team, you will own and execute all local Dutch HR-processes, -policies and –measures, specifically:

• Advising the Dutch Leadership Team on all HR and employee related matters.
• Being the first point of contact for all HR questions from employees and managers alike in our Dutch offices.
• Supporting the growth of our Dutch team by hiring exceptional talent and owning the recruitment processes end-to-end.
• Working closely with the Continental European HR-team in tailoring all our corporate policies and guidelines to the Dutch market including paying close attention to compliance with local labor law, social security, tax, health and safety and insurance regulations and providing advice on these policies and guidelines to our Dutch employees.
• Being responsible for all HR operations locally such as creating HR documents (contracts, letters etc.), maintaining HR files, payroll preparation and quality management in cooperation with our tax advisor.
• In addition, you will apply your professional expertise in global and regional HR projects (i.e. introduction of new HR Systems, benefits etc.)

• At least three to five years of relevant experience in HR in the Netherlands, ideally in an international law firm or consultancy.
• Preferably a degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in business administration, psychology/business psychology or comparable training/studies or comparable experience in a similar role.
• Excellent knowledge of Dutch labor law as well as of relevant tax, social security regulations and related fields.
• Fluency in business English as well as Dutch.
• Experience in working within the whole MS Office 365 environment.
• Great organization, listening, communication skills & a problem solving mindset.
• Hands-on mentality, paired with business services thinking and proven stakeholder management skills.
  

• An international and inspiring working environment.
• Exciting and varied tasks with plenty of scope for independent work.
• Induction and individual support from an experienced colleague.
• The opportunity to play an active role in our processes, develop new ideas together and shape their implementation.
• A committed, collegial and growing team in which mutual appreciation and team spirit are paramount.
• A corporate culture that combines excellence with cordiality.
• A platform for personal and professional development.
• The opportunity to work from home up to two days a week.
  

You don't meet every single requirement? Don't worry about it! Studies have shown that some people, especially from minority groups, are less likely to apply for jobs if they don't meet all the requirements. At FGS Global, we strive to create a diverse, inclusive and authentic work environment. So if you're excited about this position and our company, but your previous work experience doesn't perfectly match every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. Maybe you are just the right candidate for this or another position.

We look forward to receiving your application. Please enclose a cover letter, a current CV and relevant certificates and references. Do you have any further questions about the job, FGS Global or anything else? Then let's talk! Please contact our HR team via email to careers-eu@fgsglobal.com. 

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