Senior HR Administrator

Senior HR Administrator ORTEC People & HR Posted on Jul 7, 2026 Job description As a Senior HR Administrator, you are part of the Global HR Operations team and play a key role in delivering accurate, compliant, and employee-focused HR administrative support across the employee lifecycle. Based in the Netherlands, you act as a key point of reference for Dutch HR administration while also supporting multiple countries within the Global HR Operations model. In this position, you focus on high-quality execution, coordination, and process consistency, ensuring alignment between local requirements and global HR standards. Key Responsibilities 1. Global & Local HR Operations Support • Deliver end‑to‑end HR operational support across the employee lifecycle for the Netherlands and assigned countries within the Global HR Operations model • Prepare and manage employment contracts, amendments, confirmations, and HR documentation in line with Dutch labour law and global standards • Ensure accurate, confidential, and audit‑ready employee data and documentation in HR systems and document management tools • Act as a first point of contact for employees and managers on HR administrative queries, ensuring timely and accurate responses • Coordinate with HR Business Partners, Payroll, and specialist teams on more complex cases (e.g. sickness, leave, terminations) • Apply strong knowledge of Dutch employment law to ensure compliance and support localisation of global HR policies • Contribute to continuous improvement of HR Operations by identifying process gaps and proposing scalable solutions • Maintain and update HR process documentation, work instructions, and knowledge articles • Collaborate closely with global HR colleagues to ensure consistent, high‑quality service delivery across countries • Support employee lifecycle moments (onboarding, changes, exits) with a focus on accuracy and employee experience 2. HR Operations Excellence & Process Ownership • Ensure consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and service standards • Drive data quality and integrity across HR systems • Support implementation and adoption of new HR tools, processes, or global initiatives • Monitor and track HR operations activities to ensure service levels are met • Contribute to documentation and standardisation to support scalability within the HR Operations model • Act as a reliable and service‑oriented HR contact within the organisation Who are you • 3-5+ years of experience in HR administration or HR operations, ideally in a shared services or international environment • Solid knowledge of Dutch labour law, HR documentation, and payroll processes • Experience working with multiple stakeholders across functions and countries • Fluency in Dutch and English (written and spoken), German is a plus • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously • Service‑oriented mindset with focus on accuracy, responsiveness, and employee experience • Comfortable working within structured processes while applying sound judgement where needed • Clear communicator, able to explain HR processes in a practical and accessible way • Proactive, collaborative, and focused on continuous improvement What we offer • This position is offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the intention of transitioning to a permanent contract upon successful completion and mutual agreement. • Salary range ( Euro gross monthly) - depending on interview evaluations • End-of-year bonus (13th month) • Mobility allowance of 3% of our gross monthly salary • Commuting allowance or NS Business Card • 25 days of annual leave • 30 days per calendar year working abroad policy • A truly global role with strategic impact • A values-driven, people-focused culture • The opportunity to shape how ORTEC grows and transforms worldwide • Collaborative and ambitious colleagues in our Global People & Culture team At ORTEC, we value diversity and different perspectives. If this role excites you, but you don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.