HR Operations Specialist

About HMT 
HMT was founded in 1978 with the objective of providing better technology to the aboveground storage tank market. HMT’s founders created products which not only solved the emissions problems of the day but also eliminated the operational issues created by the existing floating roof and seal technologies. 

The Role 
As an HR Operations Specialist at HMT you will play a crucial role in supporting human resources activities and further business growth, across multiple countries and cultures like the Netherlands, UK, Turkey, Bahrain, Singapore, Australia, Saudi Arabia and more. You will be reporting to and working closely with the Senior HR Manager to ensure compliance with local employment laws, a positive work environment, an inclusive culture, and a cohesive international team. 

This is a highly diverse HR role which guarantees great potential for personal and professional growth and global exposure to local HR practices and employment laws. If you are passionate about an international HR career, learning new markets and driving change, impacting an organization, and being part of a collaborative and innovative international team, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

The Job 

The HR Operations Specialist will perform a variety of tasks like:

• Payroll: Administer and upload payroll data to external payroll provider and monitor completion of pay cycle
• Recruitment and Staffing: coordinate international sourcing and recruitment efforts ensuring compliance with local hiring regulations, connect with agencies, extend offers, manage onboarding and off boarding processes, reporting.
• Employee Relations: Manage sickness process, promote a positive workplace culture, organize personnel events, write company announcements, prepare/renew contracts, and more.
• Compensation and Benefits: Monitor current international compensation and benefits programs and support in development of new ones, map markets to ensure fairness and competitiveness across various regions.
• Training and Development: Support with engagement survey and performance review cycle, coordinate external training activities.
• Policy Development: Update HR policies and procedures that align with local laws and global company standards where needed, ensuring consistency and fairness.

We are looking for

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to navigate cultural differences and build relationships with employees at all levels
• Ideal candidate is accountable, results-oriented, discreet with confidential matters and has strong work ethics
• HBO or WO education in Human Resources, master’s degree is a plus
• Excellent written and spoken command of Dutch and English, due to the international nature of the company
• Prior HR experience, experience within an international HR function is a plus
• Knowledge of Dutch HR legislation, knowledge of extra international employment laws is an advantage
• Strong follow up and organizational skills, attention to detail and curiosity-by- nature to research cases down to the last detail and work towards their resolution
• Great command of MSOffice suite, knowledge of ADP payroll system is a plus.
• Living and eligible to work in the Netherlands, able to commute 5 days a week to our Zwijndrecht office)

We Offer

• Full -Time, Office based role
• Fixed Term 1 year contract for the first year with the goal of extension
• Opportunity to work for the global leader of above ground fuel storage industry and start with/develop your international career further
• Learning journey of international labor laws, regulations, and HR best practices.
• Competitive remuneration
• High-end equipment (laptop and mobile)
• Competitive pension scheme
• Travel allowance
• Up to 28 days holiday
• Employee Assistance Program, including 3 professional counseling sessions per year and more

Are you excited about joining a highly diverse international team and the prospect of contributing to an industry-leader in emissions-mitigation equipment for aboveground storage tanks? We will be excited to receive your CV and motivation letter.