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Qonto

People Operations Manager – International Expansion

Qonto

. Own day-to-day People Operations for the Netherlands .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeAmsterdam • NetherlandsMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in People Operations with a strong focus on Netherlands employment requirements, employee lifecycle processes, and operational efficiency. Capable of managing complex HR situations, leading projects, and collaborating across international markets while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy in employee data.

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6+ Years In People OperationsStrong Knowledge Of Netherlands Employment RequirementsExperience In Structured Scale-Up Or International OrganizationFluent In Dutch And EnglishAbility To Navigate Complex HR Situations

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Hard Skills
OnboardingOffboardingEmployee-Lifecycle ProcessesData AnalysisProcess ImprovementHR CompliancePayroll PreparationWorkdayProject ManagementPolicy Development
Soft Skills
Attention To DetailProblem SolvingRelationship BuildingAdaptabilityCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
WorkdayHR Systems
Industry Keywords
People OperationsHR GeneralistHR SpecialistInternational MarketsConfidentiality

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Own day-to-day People Operations for the Netherlands
  • Act as the local People Operations point of contact for employees and managers
  • Manage onboarding, offboarding, absences and day-to-day HR queries
  • Handle complex situations independently and partner with People Business Partners on sensitive cases
  • Assess the Netherlands setup, identify compliance risks and recommend improvements to policies, benefits and communications
  • Help establish the people setup in new international markets
  • Develop initial packages, local policies and processes for first employees in each market
  • Design and implement process improvements and create standards and guidelines
  • Lead HR projects to improve operational efficiency across markets
  • Maintain accurate, consistent and confidential employee data in Workday and other HR systems
  • Prepare payroll inputs with relevant teams and providers
  • Collaborate with local leaders, People Business Partners, Compensation & Benefits and the wider People team
  • Report to the Head of People Operations

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 6+ years in People Operations, an HR specialist or HR generalist role
  • Hands-on experience supporting the Netherlands
  • Experience in a structured scale-up or international, fast-paced organisation
  • Strong knowledge of Netherlands employment requirements and employee-lifecycle processes
  • Ability to navigate complex HR situations, identify risks and translate analysis into practical recommendations
  • Ability to independently improve workflows, document standards and lead multi-stakeholder projects
  • Close attention to detail and ability to protect confidentiality
  • Ability to use data and local context to assess policies, packages and operational gaps
  • Ability to work autonomously and adapt while collaborating across countries
  • Ability to prioritise effectively, learn quickly, solve problems and respond constructively to feedback
  • Ability to build trusted relationships with employees, managers and senior leaders
  • Fluent Dutch and English required
  • French or another European language is a plus, but not essential
  • UK HR experience or involvement in opening new countries is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • International scope combining Netherlands ownership with the opportunity to help build the UK people setup and contribute to Qonto’s geographic expansion
  • Tangible impact shaping local policies, benefits and employee experiences in a growing market
  • Meaningful ownership in an autonomous individual-contributor role
  • Cross-functional exposure to local leadership, People Business Partners, Compensation & Benefits and Talent Acquisition
  • Learning and growth opportunities to deepen multi-market HR expertise through country setup, process design and project delivery
  • Unlimited access to the best AI tools