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Job description
As a Senior HR Administrator, you are part of the Global HR Operations team and play a key role in delivering accurate, compliant, and employee-focused HR administrative support across the employee lifecycle.
Based in the Netherlands, you act as a key point of reference for Dutch HR administration while also supporting multiple countries within the Global HR Operations model.
In this position, you focus on high-quality execution, coordination, and process consistency, ensuring alignment between local requirements and global HR standards.
Key Responsibilities
1. Global & Local HR Operations Support
Deliver end‑to‑end HR operational support across the employee lifecycle for the Netherlands and assigned countries within the Global HR Operations model
Prepare and manage employment contracts, amendments, confirmations, and HR documentation in line with Dutch labour law and global standards
Ensure accurate, confidential, and audit‑ready employee data and documentation in HR systems and document management tools
Act as a first point of contact for employees and managers on HR administrative queries, ensuring timely and accurate responses
Coordinate with HR Business Partners, Payroll, and specialist teams on more complex cases (e.g. sickness, leave, terminations)
Apply strong knowledge of Dutch employment law to ensure compliance and support localisation of global HR policies
Contribute to continuous improvement of HR Operations by identifying process gaps and proposing scalable solutions
Maintain and update HR process documentation, work instructions, and knowledge articles
Collaborate closely with global HR colleagues to ensure consistent, high‑quality service delivery across countries
Support employee lifecycle moments (onboarding, changes, exits) with a focus on accuracy and employee experience
2. HR Operations Excellence & Process Ownership
Ensure consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and service standards
Drive data quality and integrity across HR systems
Support implementation and adoption of new HR tools, processes, or global initiatives
Monitor and track HR operations activities to ensure service levels are met
Contribute to documentation and standardisation to support scalability within the HR Operations model
Act as a reliable and service‑oriented HR contact within the organisation
Who are you
3–5+ years of experience in HR administration or HR operations, ideally in a shared services or international environment
Solid knowledge of Dutch labour law, HR documentation, and payroll processes
Experience working with multiple stakeholders across functions and countries
Fluency in Dutch and English (written and spoken), German is a plus
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Service‑oriented mindset with focus on accuracy, responsiveness, and employee experience
Comfortable working within structured processes while applying sound judgement where needed
Clear communicator, able to explain HR processes in a practical and accessible way
Proactive, collaborative, and focused on continuous improvement
What we offer
This position is offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the intention of transitioning to a permanent contract upon successful completion and mutual agreement.
Salary range (3.600 - 4.400 Euro gross monthly) - depending on interview evaluations
End-of-year bonus (13th month)
Mobility allowance of 3% of our gross monthly salary
Commuting allowance or NS Business Card
25 days of annual leave
30 days per calendar year working abroad policy
A truly global role with strategic impact
A values-driven, people-focused culture
The opportunity to shape how ORTEC grows and transforms worldwide
Collaborative and ambitious colleagues in our Global People & Culture team
At ORTEC, we value diversity and different perspectives. If this role excites you, but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
Next steps in the process
What you can expect from our selection process:
A personality assessment
A first interview to get to know each other
A technical assessment
A second interview, including a discussion of your assessment results
We look forward to guiding you through each step of the journey!