People Operations Specialist – Workday experience required

People Operations Specialist – Workday experience required

Posted Today by Brookwood Recruitment

Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
Amsterdam, Provincie Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Summary: The People Operations Specialist role is a freelance contract position lasting 4.5 months, requiring Workday experience. The specialist will support employees and managers in a global environment, focusing on enhancing HR processes and compliance. This role emphasizes creating positive employee experiences and fostering effective internal communication. The position is based in Amsterdam, with a hybrid working arrangement of two days in the office each week.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support employees and managers within a dynamic, global environment.
  • Enhance HR processes and ensure compliance with local labor laws.
  • Streamline internal communication across regions or countries.
  • Engage with multiple stakeholders and manage documentation effectively.
  • Adapt to changing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
  • Complete mandatory compliance training on time.
  • Support regional or country-specific HR projects and events.

Key Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Minimum of one year of experience within a People/HR team or two years in a similar customer-facing, data-processing role.
  • Proficiency with People management systems, preferably Workday.
  • Strong command of English, both written and spoken.
  • Excellent computer skills (SAP, MS Office, Google Suite).
  • Outstanding communication skills, attention to detail, customer focus, and the ability to multitask.
  • Knowledge of local labor law is a plus.

Salary (Rate): £43.00 hourly

City: Amsterdam

Country: Netherlands

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: HR

Detailed Description From Employer:

People Operations Specialist – Workday experience required

This is a freelance contract – 4.5 months in duration
The rate is up to €50 per hour (+ VAT), it is 40 hours per week
2 days per week in the Amsterdam office

This position is only available as an Agency Worker – Freelance Contract.

Are you passionate about creating positive employee experiences and streamlining HR processes? We’re seeking a dedicated People Operations Specialist to support our employees and managers within a dynamic, global environment. This impactful role is vital in fostering a solid people foundation, ensuring compliance, and enhancing internal communication across regions or countries. If you thrive in a customer-focused, detail-oriented setting and want to contribute to a team that values diversity and inclusion, this is your opportunity to make a difference!

What You’ll Bring:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Minimum of one year of experience within a People/HR team or two years in a similar customer-facing, data-processing role.
  • Proficiency with People management systems, preferably Workday.
  • Strong command of English, both written and spoken.
  • Excellent computer skills (SAP, MS Office, Google Suite).
  • Knowledge of local labor law is a plus.
  • Outstanding communication skills, attention to detail, customer focus, and the ability to multitask.

Nice to Have Skills:

  • Experience supporting HR initiatives or projects.
  • Familiarity with regional employment legislation.
  • Ability to troubleshoot using various HR systems and stakeholder communication.

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
  • At least one year of hands-on experience supporting HR operations, ideally within a multicultural and fast-paced environment.

Other Requirements:

  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
  • Commitment to completing mandatory compliance training on time.
  • Willingness to support regional or country-specific HR projects and events.
  • No travel required, but engagement with multiple stakeholders and document management is essential.