Javelo is hiring a
People Operations Specialist

Summary

The job is for a People Operations Specialist who will provide essential support and guidance to the team members, collaborate closely with the People Team on initiatives that shape and enhance company culture, and take ownership of People Operations in the Netherlands and Germany. The role requires 2 years of work experience as a People Operations, HR Coordinator, or similar role in The Netherlands.

Requirements

• +2 years of work experience as a People Operations, HR Coordinator, or a similar role in The Netherlands
• Solid understanding of Dutch employment law and payroll processes

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee inquiries on benefits, leave, payroll, policies, and more
• Own and execute onboarding and offboarding processes, including delivering the PeopleOps orientation
• Collaborate regularly with managers, the People Team, and external stakeholders to address employment-related issues and ensure smooth operations
• Maintain personnel records and ensure data accuracy within our HRIS system (KiwiHR)
• Manage and oversee the monthly Dutch and German payroll cycles, while coordinating with our EOR services for Portugal and Belgium
• Handle HR and Benefits administration, including contracts, addendums, personnel administration, and probation periods
• Lead and participate in impactful People Team projects to enhance team operations and employee experience
• Proactively identify inefficiencies and drive continuous process improvements
• Act as the primary contact for external providers (e.g., UWV, arbodienst, pensioenverzekering)
• Oversee absence management, ensuring compliance with the ‘Wet verbetering Poortwachter’

Benefits

• Flexibility to work from home in the Netherlands and from our beautiful canal-side office in Amsterdam
• A chance to be part of and shape one of the most ambitious scale-ups in Europe
• Work in a diverse and multicultural team
• ���1,500 annual training budget. plus internal training
• Pension plan, travel reimbursement, and wellness perks
• 25 paid holiday days + 2 additional days to relax in 2024
• Work from anywhere for 4 weeks/year
• An inclusive and international work environment with a whole lot of fun thrown in!
• Apple MacBook and tools
• ���400 travel budget. to visit your colleagues in Poland or France
• ���200 Home Office budget