Key Skills

Job Description

Simply Green is a growing international B2B distribution business of cannabis related accessories based in Almere, operating across multiple European markets. As our HR Officer, you will take ownership of the day-to-day HR operation and act as the main HR point of contact for employees and managers. This is a broad role covering the employee lifecycle, payroll coordination, employee relations, recruitment, leave and absence, HR systems, reporting, and process improvement. Tasks Why this role exists Our HR foundation is growing with the business. We need someone who can keep the day-to-day operation running reliably while continuing to improve the systems, processes, and controls behind it. You will work closely with management, employees, payroll provider/EOR, occupational health partners, recruiters, and external partners. This role suits someone who enjoys broad HR work, takes ownership, and is comfortable moving between operational detail and practical HR advice. What success looks like: Within your first year, you will have: Built and maintained reliable HR processes across contracts, payroll changes, leave, absence, onboarding, and offboarding. Improved HR data quality and reporting. Strengthened payroll and employee-data controls. Become a trusted HR contact for employees and managers. Introduced practical process improvements or automation. Supported managers more confidently with performance, sickness, and employee-relations matters. What you will own Manage the employee lifecycle from onboarding through employment changes and offboarding. Prepare contracts, amendments, salary-change letters, and other HR documentation. Coordinate recruitment for assigned roles, including screening, interviews, candidate assessment, and offers. Act as the first HR contact for employees and managers. Support employee-relations, performance, conduct, attendance, and workplace issues. Coordinate monthly payroll input, review changes, investigate discrepancies, and work with the payroll provider. Administer leave, sickness, and other absence processes. Maintain accurate HRIS, payroll, employee, and contract data. Monitor probation periods, contract renewals, and key HR deadlines. Identify HR risks and escalate complex matters where appropriate. What you will help improve Performance-management processes. Manager guidance and HR support. HR policies and procedures. Payroll and HR controls. Employee-data quality. Onboarding and offboarding. HR reporting. Workflow automation and process efficiency. You will thrive here if You are a self-starter who takes ownership and follows issues through. You have broad HR Generalist or People Operations experience. You are comfortable supporting both employees and managers. You have sound working knowledge of Dutch employment law and HR compliance. You are confident working with payroll, leave, sickness, and employment documentation. You have strong attention to detail and enjoy working with HR systems and data. You are comfortable challenging inconsistencies and asking questions when something does not add up. You enjoy improving processes rather than simply maintaining them. You can handle sensitive employee matters with professionalism and confidentiality. You are comfortable working in a fast-moving international SME environment. Requirements What we are looking for Around 3–5 years of broad HR experience across multiple HR areas. Experience in an HR Generalist, HR Operations, People Operations, HR Officer, or similar role. Experience with employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, payroll coordination, leave, and absence. Experience working with HR systems and employee data. Strong written and verbal English. Dutch language skills are an advantage but not a strict requirement A degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related discipline is preferred. Additional qualifications in HR, payroll, or employment law are an advantage. Benefits Why Join Simply Green : EUR 3,600 - 3,800 gross per month 10% bonus on base salary, paid on achievement of the company's annual target 8% holiday allowance, paid monthly 20 days annual leave plus Dutch public holidays One additional annual leave day for every completed year of service, up to five additional days Fruits & snacks weekly If you would like to have: Broad HR ownership across the full employee lifecycle. Direct exposure to management and business operations. Opportunity to improve and shape HR processes. International working environment. Visible impact on how the company operates. Room to grow into broader HR management responsibilities.

Core Responsibilities

The HR Officer will manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, and payroll coordination. They will act as the primary HR contact for employees and managers while improving HR systems and processes.

Requirements

Candidates should have 3-5 years of broad HR generalist experience and a strong knowledge of Dutch employment law. A degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or Psychology is preferred, along with fluency in English.

Benefits

• Salary of EUR 3,600 - 3,800 gross per month
• 10% bonus on base salary
• 8% holiday allowance
• 20 days annual leave
• Additional annual leave days based on seniority
• Weekly fruits & snacks