We are partnering with a leading global freight-forwarder who is seeking a HR Operations Manage to join their team at their European headquarters in Amsterdam.

This role will drive the organisations processes and policies to ensure a compliant and equitable workplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a scalable Human Resources function for the company’s European and APAC operations.
• Set standards for employee regulations, compliance, and payroll.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment by collaborating with hiring managers to align on strategies and create compelling job descriptions.
• Develop a network of reliable third-party partners to provide guidance and support as the company grows.
• Maintain essential business systems (e.g., Hooray).
• Standardize HR processes and ensure legal compliance in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 and other industry standards.
• Drive cultural initiatives at the company, including employee development, feedback, and discipline.
• Advocate for change management and uphold our mission and values as the organization evolves.
• Promote alignment and partnership between the European, APAC, and US headquarters.
• Collaborate with cross-departmental leaders to enhance employee satisfaction and productivity.
• Act as a strategic partner in designing organizational structure and compensation strategies.

Skills Required

• Over 3 years of People Operations experience in Europe, preferably in multinational corporations.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• High proficiency with HR information systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Office/Google Suite applications and using data for analysis, recommendations, and executive reporting.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in Dutch preferred, German is a plus.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; comfortable working with senior business partners daily.
• Strong project management skills, self-motivated, and able to prioritize effectively to meet business needs.
• Positive attitude and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with diverse teams.
• Logistics experience is not required.