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Leads.io

Head of HR Operations – Maternity Cover

Leads.io

. Ensure HR processes are consistent, efficient, and reliable across the Netherlands, Toronto, UK, Germany, France, Denmark, and the broader European footprint .

Posted 10/28/2026contractHoorn • NetherlandsLeadWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in managing HR processes across multiple countries, ensuring compliance with local labor laws, and optimizing HR systems like HiBob. Capable of providing strategic HR insights and operational support while fostering effective communication and trust with leadership.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Senior HR ExperienceMulti-Country HR ManagementPayroll Compliance ExpertiseHiBob HRIS ProficiencyOperational and Analytical Capability

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Hard Skills
Employee Lifecycle ManagementPerformance ManagementData Quality OptimizationLabor Law CompliancePayroll ManagementOrganizational DesignHR Data InsightsTeam Dynamics CoachingResource Optimization
Soft Skills
Clear CommunicationTrust BuildingOperational SupportCoaching and MentoringStakeholder Engagement
Tools & Technologies
HiBob HR System
Industry Keywords
HR ProcessesEmployee EngagementInterim HR RolesStructural Change ManagementEuropean HR Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Ensure HR processes are consistent, efficient, and reliable across the Netherlands, Toronto, UK, Germany, France, Denmark, and the broader European footprint
  • Oversee the full employee lifecycle, from hiring and onboarding through performance management and offboarding
  • Maintain and optimize HiBob HR systems, focusing on data quality, reporting, and process continuity
  • Oversee payroll, contracts, and compliance with local labor laws
  • Provide accurate HR data insights for management and board-level decisions
  • Execute hands-on HR operations and step in wherever needed
  • Act as an HR business partner for managers below MT level
  • Address root causes behind HR inquiries and provide practical operational support
  • Coach and support managers on performance, team dynamics, and structural team transitions
  • Promote consistent and fair people management across departments
  • Oversee internal communications to keep employees informed, aligned, and engaged
  • Advise on organizational design, team structure, and resource optimization
  • Partner with the COO/CFO to safeguard the people strategy
  • Ensure compensation and benefits frameworks remain competitive and well-managed

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Proven track record in senior HR roles
  • Ideally, experience stepping into interim positions to provide immediate stability and impact
  • Experience guiding teams through periods of structural or organizational change is a distinct advantage
  • Operational and analytical capability; able to connect operational details to broader business impacts
  • Familiarity with multi-country HR environments
  • Experience with payroll and labor laws in the Netherlands
  • Ideally, experience with payroll and labor laws in Canada (Toronto) and the UK
  • Experience with HRIS platforms, preferably HiBob
  • Clear, direct communication skills
  • Ability to build trust quickly and work effectively with senior leadership and operational teams

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive salary
  • 25 holidays per year
  • 32-40 hours per week
  • Hybrid working/working from home allowance
  • An open and inclusive culture that fosters personal growth and initiative
  • Daily lunches at the office
  • Access to mental health support through OpenUp is offered anonymously and without cost
  • Personal growth and initiative
  • Teamwork-oriented working environment