Key Skills

Job Description

Amsterdam | 40 per week Reports to: Head of HR Contract: 7 months maternity cover replacement At Urban Gym Group, we run some of the best-loved fitness brands across the Netherlands, the UK and Ireland, including TrainMore, Clubsportive, RUSH and Gymbox, and we’re growing fast. Behind every great club is a team that feels supported, and that’s where you come in. As our HR Assistant, you’ll be the engine behind our day-to-day HR operations. No two weeks look the same: one day you’re preparing contracts for new starters, the next you’re helping a colleague with a question about their leave or making sure payroll has exactly what it needs. You’ll work closely with the HR team to give our people a smooth, accurate and friendly HR experience, in line with Dutch employment law. What you’ll do Manage the full employee lifecycle administration, from new starters to leavers. This covers preparing employment contracts, processing contract changes and producing leaver documentation, while making sure all communication goes out on time and Rippling is updated promptly and accurately Keep personnel records organised, accurate and confidential Be a first point of contact for employee questions about HR matters Support payroll with accurate, timely information on absence, sickness, leave and working schedules Handle benefits administration Arrange travel and process expense claims Contribute to HR projects that improve how we work You Have exceptional attention to detail, so everything you input, from contracts to system updates, is accurate first time Have 1–2 years’ experience in an HR or administrative role (or you’re a recent HR graduate ready to put theory into practice) Are highly organised and can juggle multiple priorities, knowing what needs doing first Handle confidential information with discretion Communicate clearly and warmly, in writing and in person Are comfortable with HR systems and Excel, and quick to learn new tools Have a basic understanding of Dutch employment law, or a strong interest in building it Speak and write fluent English and Dutch Bonus: you love fitness, or at least love working in a fast-paced, people-focused business We offer Competitive salary 26 holidays + public holidays (includes your birthday off) based on full-time employment Well-being matters: you and your family get unlimited access to OpenUp, our mental health and well-being partner Free membership for you and a +1 of your choice in all of our labels (NL + UK included) Volunteering leave (1 day pr. year) 3% employer pension contribution with Vive 10 remote work days pr. year role dependant, based on full-time employment (within the European timezones) Daily fresh fruit Coffee & tea

Core Responsibilities

Manage HR administration throughout the employee lifecycle, including contracts, personnel records, employee inquiries, and leaver documentation. Support payroll and benefits administration, arrange travel, process expenses, and contribute to HR improvement projects.

Requirements

Candidates should have 1–2 years of HR or administrative experience, or be a recent HR graduate, with strong organization, attention to detail, discretion, and communication skills. They should be comfortable with HR systems and Excel, have a basic understanding of Dutch employment law or an interest in learning it, and speak and write fluent English and Dutch.

Benefits

• 26 Days of Annual Leave Plus Public Holidays
• Birthday Off
• Unlimited Mental Health and Well-Being Support for Employee and Family
• Free Gym Membership for Employee and One Guest
• Volunteering Leave
• 3% Employer Pension Contribution
• 10 Remote Work Days per Year
• Fresh Fruit
• Coffee and Tea