Human Resources Generalist

Job Title: HR Generalist

Rate: Competitive in line with skills / experience

Type: Perm

My client, a global company within the life science space, currently have an urgent requirement to support employees and leaders across both Belgium and Netherlands. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic European HR team within a fast-paced, global environment where you will play a key role across the full employee lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing HR administration across the full employee lifecycle including onboarding, promotions, contract changes, compensation updates, and exits
• Acting as the first point of contact for employee and manager HR queries
• Supporting HR systems and maintaining accurate employee data within HRIS and payroll platforms
• Preparing employment contracts, amendments, and HR documentation
• Partnering with payroll teams to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing
• Supporting compliance with Dutch and Belgian employment legislation and GDPR requirements
• Advising managers on HR and employee relations matters
• Supporting Works Council interactions and processes in the Netherlands
• Maintaining HR policies, SOPs, and SharePoint documentation
• Delivering HR reporting, audits, and process improvement initiatives
• Supporting recruitment activities and wider HR projects across the Benelux region

Candidate Profile

• 3+ years’ HR generalist experience supporting both Belgium and the Netherlands
• Strong understanding of Dutch and Belgian employment law and HR practices
• Experience managing Dutch Works Council processes
• Hands-on experience across the full employee lifecycle
• Knowledge of HRIS systems such as Workday or similar platforms
• Excellent organisational skills with high attention to detail and data accuracy
• Fluency in Dutch and English

Interested? Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Michael Owusu-Ansah on +44 203 928 6631 – [email protected]

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