# HR Lead, Netherlands & EMEA

**Company:** [Fortanix](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/fortanix)
**Location:** Eindhoven, Netherlands
**Role:** People Ops
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Hr Operations, Dutch Payroll, HRIS, GDPR, Employee Relations, Eor Management, Immigration, Work Authorization, Benefits Administration, Absence Management, Employment Practices, Vendor Management, Office Operations, Employee Engagement, Dutch Language
**Posted:** 2026-09-08

> Owns HR operations and the full employee lifecycle for Netherlands and EMEA employees, including Dutch payroll, EOR coordination, immigration, employee relations, and workplace experience. Requires 5+ years of HR experience, Dutch and English fluency, and four days per week in the Eindhoven office.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities

### HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle
- Own day-to-day HR operations for Netherlands and EMEA employees, including onboarding, employee changes, leave, transfers, and offboarding.
- Manage Dutch payroll, pension, benefits, and absence administration with external providers.
- Maintain accurate HRIS data, employee records, and documentation in accordance with confidentiality and GDPR requirements.
- Serve as a first point of contact for employees and managers on HR questions, employee relations, and Dutch sickness and return-to-work processes.
- Manage EOR providers and employees across EMEA, including payroll coordination, employee changes, invoices, and local employment requirements.
- Coordinate immigration and work authorization, including visa and work permit applications, renewals, documentation, and external immigration providers.

### Employee Experience & Office Operations
- Lead employee engagement and workplace experience for the Eindhoven office.
- Plan team events, celebrations, lunches, and other employee activities.
- Manage day-to-day office needs, including facilities, supplies, vendors, and building management.
- Identify opportunities to improve workplace experience, morale, and engagement.

### Global HR Partnership
- Partner with the global HR team to implement HR programs consistently while accounting for local requirements across the Netherlands and EMEA.
- Bring local expertise to global initiatives and continuously improve HR processes and employee experience.
- Own HR projects from start to finish in a fast-moving startup environment.

## Requirements
- 5+ years of HR operations, HR generalist, HR lead, or similar experience, ideally in an international or fast-growing company.
- Strong knowledge of Dutch HR operations and employment practices, including coordinating Dutch payroll with external providers.
- Experience managing EOR employees and providers across multiple countries.
- Comfortable supporting employees across EMEA and working with local providers and advisors.
- Based in the Netherlands or Belgium and able to work from the Eindhoven office 4 days per week.
- Fluent in Dutch and English.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to independently manage broad HR responsibilities.
- Strong judgment and discretion when handling sensitive employee matters.
- Proactive, people-oriented, and interested in employee engagement and culture.
- Comfortable taking ownership and adapting quickly in a fast-moving, international startup environment.

## Nice to Have
- Experience with immigration and work authorization.

## Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary and equity package.
- Pension with company contribution.
- Week off between Christmas and New Year's Day.
- Commuter benefits.
- 40 hours of Volunteer Time Off per year.

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