HR Specialist (Leave Administration) English + French or German speaker

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Amsterdam, NLD
In-Office
Healthtech • Other • Robotics • Biotech • Manufacturing
Together with our customers, we're on a mission to make healthcare better.
The Role
Work Flexibility: Hybrid

As a member of the myHR tier two support team, you will play a key role in administering, evaluating, and troubleshooting leave of absence programs within a Shared Service Model. You will deliver compassionate and exceptional service to employees navigating leave processes, ensuring their needs are met with empathy and professionalism.  Additionally, you will facilitate effective and transparent communication with managers, HR Partners, and other stakeholders, maintaining compliance and ensuring the highest standard of support throughout the leave experience.  This is a 12-month fix term contract with the possibility to be extended to a permanent role.

What you will do :

  • Manage end-to-end administration of leave of absence programs (e.g. maternity, parental, sick leave) across multiple countries

  • Act as a point of contact for employees and managers, providing guidance on leave policies, eligibility, and processes

  • Handle case management activities, including issue resolution and documentation

  • Ensure accurate leave data management in systems such as Workday, UKG, and local authority portals

  • Maintain clear and proactive communication with employees, managers, HR partners, and external stakeholders

  • Support payroll processes by ensuring accurate and timely leave-related payments

  • Contribute to process improvement initiatives, including SOP creation, process mapping, and system testing

  • Collaborate on ongoing projects such as new country rollouts and implementation of new ways of working

Your profileEssential Requirements
  • Degree in Human Resources or a related field

  • Fluency in English

  • Additional language skills : either French or German

  • Experience in HR Operations, leave administration or a similar role

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

  • Excellent communication skills

Preferred Requirements
  • Experience with HR systems such as Workday, UKG, ServiceNow or payroll tools

  • Exposure to time & attendance or payroll processes in European countries

  • Experience working in a shared services or international environment

  • Ability to analyze data and produce reports to support decision-making

Travel Percentage: None

Stryker Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Stryker and has not been reviewed or approved by Stryker.

  • Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options with HSA support and global mental‑health access indicate broad, accessible care. These features materially enhance the overall value of the total‑rewards package.
  • Retirement Support — A meaningful 401(k) company match with potential additional company contribution, alongside an ESPP, supports long‑term savings and wealth building. Documented plan specifics help employees understand eligibility, timing, and vesting mechanics.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and caregiver leave, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and practical supports like breast milk shipping reflect a comprehensive, family‑friendly approach. These offerings address varied family‑building paths and caregiving needs.

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