Senior HR Generalist

AAEON Europe | Innovative AI Edge Computing Provider

. Manage HR administration throughout the complete employee lifecycle .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeEindhoven • NetherlandsSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive HR administration expertise throughout the employee lifecycle, with a strong focus on compliance with Dutch employment law and effective recruitment processes. Proficient in managing employee relations, performance management, and HR documentation while ensuring confidentiality and data protection.

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HR AdministrationDutch Employment LawEmployee Lifecycle ManagementRecruitment CoordinationPerformance Management

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Hard Skills

HR DocumentationEmployee Records ManagementPayroll CoordinationTalent DevelopmentOnboardingOffboardingEmployee Benefits AdministrationPerformance ManagementData Protection ComplianceEmployment Law Compliance

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsConfidentialityAdvisory SkillsOwnershipCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Employee EngagementHR PoliciesEuropean Employment PracticesAbsence ManagementEmployee Relations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage HR administration throughout the complete employee lifecycle
Prepare employment contracts, amendments and other HR documentation
Maintain accurate employee records, personnel files and HR systems
Coordinate onboarding and offboarding
Process employee changes and provide monthly input to local payroll providers
Manage absence, leave and benefit administration
Monitor probation periods, contract end dates and HR deadlines
Advise and support employees and managers on HR matters
Guide managers through performance, development, well-being, absence and employee-relations cases
Support performance-management and talent-development processes
Coordinate recruitment from vacancy intake to offer
Define role requirements, select candidates and conduct interviews
Prepare offers and employment documentation
Develop, review and maintain HR policies, procedures and employee handbooks
Coordinate with local advisers on employment-law compliance across European locations
Support privacy and data-protection compliance
Improve HR processes and systems
Contribute to employee engagement, learning and development, well-being and inclusion initiatives
Coordinate payroll, bonus and benefit processes with local providers
Check payroll information and support salary benchmarking and compensation reviews
Administer and communicate employee benefits

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least seven years of broad HR experience, preferably within an international organisation
Experience managing the different stages of the employee lifecycle independently
Good working knowledge of Dutch employment law and HR practices
Experience supporting employees in other European countries is a strong advantage
Experience advising managers on performance, absence and employee-relations matters
Experience with recruitment, payroll coordination and HR administration
A hands-on approach combining HR advice with accurate administrative work
Confidence to take ownership while knowing when to involve the Head of HR or an external specialist
Strong organisational skills and ability to manage different priorities and deadlines
Careful and discreet approach when handling personal and confidential information
Professional fluency in Dutch and English, verbally and in writing
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent level of working and thinking
Permission to work in the Netherlands

Benefits

Comp & perks

A full-time or part-time position of 32–40 hours per week
30 vacation days based on full-time employment
A pension fully paid by the employer
An annual training budget
An annual well-being budget for physical and mental fitness
An iPhone and laptop
Our annual AAEON kick-off with the European team