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Human Resources Operations Specialist

SIRE® Life Sciences 🧬

Rotterdam
Full-time
2-5 years experience
On-site

Key Skills

Payroll Operations
HR Administration
Payroll Processing
Benefits Administration
Employee Records Management
Audit Support
HR Process Improvement
Data Quality
Stakeholder Management
Communication
Excel
VLOOKUP
Pivot Tables
Microsoft Office
Copilot
Workday

Job Description

The Company Our client is a multinational consumer goods company known for its diverse portfolio of trusted brands in personal care, home care, and food and beverages. With a focus on sustainability and social responsibility, strives to create positive impact while delivering innovative products to meet evolving consumer needs. Job Description As an HR Operations Specialist, you will support monthly payroll operations and HR administration across the Netherlands and Belgium, ensuring accurate salary processing, employee records and timely resolution of payroll-related queries. You will collaborate with external payroll providers and international HR teams, advise HR colleagues on payroll and benefits, and contribute to improving HR processes and data quality. Responsibilities Support the monthly payroll cycle, ensuring all tasks and transactions are completed accurately and on time. Work closely with the external payroll provider and internal HR teams. Advise HR colleagues and the business on payroll, benefits and core HR-related queries. Maintain accurate HR administration, including claims, employee loans and payment agreements. Support audits by gathering and submitting the required documentation accurately and within deadlines. Collaborate with other HR specialists on operational activities and projects. Work with the international HR support team to improve end-to-end processes and data quality. Requirements At least 3 years’ experience in HR processes, preferably in an international organisation. A bachelor’s or master’s degree in HR, business, finance, economics or a related field. Experience with HR and payroll information systems; Workday experience is an advantage. Fluency in Dutch and English. Strong Excel skills, including formulas, VLOOKUP, reports and pivot tables. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Copilot and HR systems. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Other Information Apply to our vacancy for more information. We look forward to hearing from you!

Core Responsibilities

Support monthly payroll operations and HR administration across the Netherlands and Belgium, coordinating with external payroll providers and internal HR teams. Maintain employee and payment records, respond to payroll and benefits queries, support audits, and help improve HR processes and data quality.

Requirements

Requires at least three years of HR process experience, preferably in an international organization, and a bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field. Candidates should be fluent in Dutch and English, proficient with HR and payroll systems and Microsoft Office, and have strong Excel, stakeholder management, and communication skills; Workday experience is an advantage.

About SIRE® Life Sciences 🧬

Industry: Biotechnology Research

Company size: 201-500 employees

SIRE® Life Sciences is the market-leading partner for Life Sciences consultancy, project management, and secondment services in the Netherlands. We specialize in connecting expert consultants and project managers with leading biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device, clinical research, and food technology organizations. Our services include: - Life Sciences recruitment & executive search - Interim management & secondment - SOW-based project outsourcing & delivery - RPO (Recruitment Process Outsourcing) - MSP workforce management & vendor-neutral solutions - GMP, GCP, GLP compliance staffing - Clinical research & regulatory affairs resourcing With 100,000+ professionals in our network and 25+ years of experience, SIRE® Life Sciences delivers measurable results for regulated organizations across the Netherlands and Europe. We work with pharma, biotech, medical device, CDMO, CRO, and food technology companies at every stage of the product lifecycle. What sets us apart: - Deep domain expertise in Life Sciences & regulated industries - Full compliance with GxP, ISO, WAADI, and Dutch labour law - Flexible engagement models: permanent, interim, project (SOW), and managed services - Proven delivery track record across Pharma, Biotech, MedTech & Food Science Based in Leiden Bio Science Park, Netherlands. www.sire-search.com

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