ABOUT THE JOB

As an HR Generalist, you will be the first point of contact for employees and managers. You will ensure that daily HR processes run smoothly, provide support with employee-related matters, and actively contribute ideas for improvements.

You will manage HR matters across the Benelux. For company-wide HR topics and projects, you will work closely with your HR colleagues in Germany.

Your responsibilities will include:

• HR Advisory: Act as the first point of contact for employees and managers on a wide range of HR-related matters, providing advice and support where needed.

• HR Administration: Maintain employee records, prepare employment contracts and additional agreements, process employee changes, and ensure accurate and up-to-date HR administration.

• Payroll Administration: Manage the monthly payroll process for our employees in the Netherlands, ensuring that all payroll changes are processed accurately and on time.

• Absence Management: Coordinate and monitor sickness absence processes, maintain contact with employees, managers, and the occupational health service provider, and ensure compliance with applicable return-to-work and reintegration obligations.

• Recruitment: Support the recruitment and selection of new colleagues and coordinate the onboarding process.

• Performance and Development: Support performance reviews and employee development discussions.

• HR Projects and Policies: Actively contribute to the development and improvement of HR policies and processes, and participate in various projects across the organisation.

• HR Reporting: Collect, analyse, and report relevant HR data, translating findings into practical insights and opportunities for improvement where possible.

• Office Management: Coordinate practical and organisational matters, such as birthday gifts, employee activities, and initiatives that contribute to a positive working environment.

BENEFITS

OUR OFFER TO YOU

• A varied part-time position for 24 to 28 hours per week.

• A competitive salary based on your knowledge and experience.

• A fixed-term employment contract with the prospect of a permanent position.

• 27 days of annual leave, based on full-time employment.

• A good pension scheme.

• An onboarding programme to help you get to know our organisation, colleagues, and ways of working.

• Opportunities to develop yourself through knowledge sharing, collaboration, and learning from experienced colleagues, both locally and internationally.

• The opportunity to take ownership of your work and actively contribute to improving HR processes.

• International collaboration and knowledge sharing with HR colleagues in Germany.

• A friendly and informal working environment where colleagues support each other.

• Enjoyable team outings and company events with colleagues from our European offices.

THIS IS YOU

You are an independent and approachable HR professional who enjoys taking a hands-on approach. You know how to balance providing advice with getting things done, communicate easily with employees and managers, and actively contribute ideas for improvement.

You also bring:

• A completed qualification in Human Resource Management or a related field.

• At least 4 years of experience in a broad HR role, preferably within a commercial organisation.

• Knowledge of Dutch employment laws and regulations, as well as current HR trends.

• Good command of both Dutch and English, written and spoken.

• Experience working with HR systems and an interest in digital processes and tools.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to advise employees and managers in a professional and approachable manner.

• A proactive, independent, and detail-oriented approach, with the ability to switch easily between advisory and administrative responsibilities.

ABOUT I&L

For more than 30 years, I&L Biosystems has been a European distributor of innovative laboratory solutions. Through our offices across Europe, we support customers in the fields of biotechnology, microbiology, and cell biology.

As an HR Generalist, you will be based at our office in Waalwijk, while also working closely with colleagues across our international locations. Together, we are building a people-focused organisation where continuous improvement is part of what we do.