HR Operations Specialist

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Headquarters, AZ, USA
In-Office
eCommerce • Retail • Sales
The Role

Main responsibilities

 

HR Operations & Employee Support

 Act as the first point of contact for employees on HR-related questions
 Draft and manage employment contracts, amendments, and HR letters (e.g. promotions, transfers, contract changes)
 Manage employee lifecycle administration: onboarding, changes, and offboarding
 Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and personnel files
 Support managers and employees with leave, illness, and absence-related topics
 Deliver a high-quality employee experience through clear communication and reliable follow-up

HR Systems & Process Improvement

 Maintain and optimize our HR system (Workday), ensuring data accuracy and consistency
 Identify opportunities to automate, streamline, and improve HR processes
 Advise employees and managers on best ways of working within our HR systems
 Support HR projects related to process improvement, tooling, or scalability
 Become the global key user of Workday

Immigration, Visas & Relocation 

 Coordinate visa applications, relocations, and onboarding of international hires
 Support and manage 30% ruling applications and related documentation
 Act as liaison with external partners and internal stakeholders on mobility topics
 Ensure compliance with Dutch regulations and internal policies

Support to the HQ HR Advisors

 Prepare reports, overviews, and data analyses
 Provide administrative support for projects and policy updates
 Maintain accurate absence registration and followup (administrative level)
 Conducting exit interviews, analysing the  on- and offboarding survey, and identifying trends.

 

What you bring

 1–3 years of experience in HR Administration / HR Operations or a similar role
 Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in HR, Administration, or a related field
 Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
 Hands-on experience with HR systems (Workday is a strong plus)
 Basic to solid knowledge of Dutch labor law (or strong willingness to learn)
 Comfortable working with deadlines and managing multiple priorities
 Fluent in English; Dutch is a strong plus
 A proactive mindset: you enjoy improving processes, not just running them
 Service-oriented, approachable, and trusted by employees

Hunkemöller is looking for a HR Operations Specialist for our international HQ based in Hilversum (NL). As HR Operations Specialist, you are the backbone of our HR function. You are the first point of contact for employees, ensure smooth and compliant HR administration, and actively improve how we work by automating and optimizing HR processes.

You will work closely with our HR Advisors and play a key role in supporting our growing, international workforce - including visa sponsorships, relocations, and 30% ruling applications in the Netherlands.

This role is ideal for someone with 1-3 years of experience in HR administration or operations (within NL) who wants to grow in responsibility, impact, and ownership.

Hunkemöller is looking for a HR Operations Specialist for our international HQ based in Hilversum (NL). As HR Operations Specialist, you are the backbone of our HR function. You are the first point of contact for employees, ensure smooth and compliant HR administration, and actively improve how we work by automating and optimizing HR processes.

 

You will work closely with our HR Advisors and play a key role in supporting our growing, international workforce - including visa sponsorships, relocations, and 30% ruling applications in the Netherlands.

 

This role is ideal for someone with 1-3 years of experience in HR administration or operations (within NL) who wants to grow in responsibility, impact, and ownership.

Main responsibilities

 

HR Operations & Employee Support

 Act as the first point of contact for employees on HR-related questions
 Draft and manage employment contracts, amendments, and HR letters (e.g. promotions, transfers, contract changes)
 Manage employee lifecycle administration: onboarding, changes, and offboarding
 Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and personnel files
 Support managers and employees with leave, illness, and absence-related topics
 Deliver a high-quality employee experience through clear communication and reliable follow-up

HR Systems & Process Improvement

 Maintain and optimize our HR system (Workday), ensuring data accuracy and consistency
 Identify opportunities to automate, streamline, and improve HR processes
 Advise employees and managers on best ways of working within our HR systems
 Support HR projects related to process improvement, tooling, or scalability
 Become the global key user of Workday

Immigration, Visas & Relocation 

 Coordinate visa applications, relocations, and onboarding of international hires
 Support and manage 30% ruling applications and related documentation
 Act as liaison with external partners and internal stakeholders on mobility topics
 Ensure compliance with Dutch regulations and internal policies

Support to the HQ HR Advisors

 Prepare reports, overviews, and data analyses
 Provide administrative support for projects and policy updates
 Maintain accurate absence registration and followup (administrative level)
 Conducting exit interviews, analysing the  on- and offboarding survey, and identifying trends.

 

What you bring

 1–3 years of experience in HR Administration / HR Operations or a similar role
 Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in HR, Administration, or a related field
 Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
 Hands-on experience with HR systems (Workday is a strong plus)
 Basic to solid knowledge of Dutch labor law (or strong willingness to learn)
 Comfortable working with deadlines and managing multiple priorities
 Fluent in English; Dutch is a strong plus
 A proactive mindset: you enjoy improving processes, not just running them
 Service-oriented, approachable, and trusted by employees

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The Company
Noord-Holland
2,151 Employees

What We Do

Hunkemöller is committed to being a much-loved, social, and inclusive brand. We take pride in creating an environment where people not only love to work but also become true brand ambassadors. Our purpose and values have undergone a transformation, our purpose is to inspire and empower women to be their most beautiful and authentic selves, together we lift each other up! Our values emphasize what we hold as fundamental to our brand identity: Empowering, Playful, In-touch, Inclusive, Inspiring, and Responsible. With these principles we are shaping our culture, steering our actions and aligning with our expanding dedication to setting industry benchmarks in inclusivity and responsibility through innovative and sustainable initiatives. With a robust presence spanning over 900 stores across 15 countries, we are on a trajectory of continuous growth. Our commitment to World-Class service is not just a promise but a reflection of our ethos, extending seamlessly across channels and locations, including our upcoming opening of our state-of-the-art Distribution Center in Almere, aimed at stream-lining productivity, and boosting efficiency for our customers. Hunkemöller proudly holds the prestigious title of TOP EMPLOYER in the Netherlands for 2024, marking seven consecutive years of winning, while Germany maintains a 5-year streak. In Denmark, we are back-to-back winners for the 2nd year, a testament to our unwavering commitment to our people and the utmost care we invest in our employees

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