We are seeking an experienced HR Benefits and Administration Specialist to join an international fashion brand based in Amsterdam.

In this role, you will support the EMEA HR Operations team by handling HR administrative tasks such as payroll, employee records, and benefits, while ensuring compliance with policies and guidelines. Additionally, you will assist with HR-related inquiries, manage service requests, and help streamline HR operations using tools like Workday and ServiceNow.

Are you available from 01/03/2025 until at least 31/08/2025? Please get in touch! 

Responsibilities HR Benefits and Administration Specialist - Temporary

In this role, you will join the EMEA HR Operations team. Your main responsibilities include: 

• Serve as the primary point of contact for HR-related inquiries, managing and resolving associate requests through the People Services Portal (ServiceNow), including public transport subscriptions, travel allowances, leave of absence registrations, employer’s statements, visa inquiries, and employee payslips;
• Assist HR Operations Specialists and the Senior HR Benefits Specialist in administering employee lifecycle processes, such as 30% ruling applications, Highly Skilled Migrant registrations and deregistrations, transportation subscription management, and onboarding checks (e.g., bank accounts and personal details);
• Maintain and act as a gatekeeper for associate records within the Document Management System, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of files, particularly for immigration, compliance, and personal data;
• Support HR Operations with reporting on key compliance areas, including end-of-contract notices, right-to-work expiration, and other HR-related data, while assisting in internal and external audits (e.g., SOX, GDPR, visa regulations, travel subscriptions);
• Support the Senior HR Benefits Specialist with pension enrollments, mutations, insurance contributions, and lease car administration, ensuring smooth and accurate processing of benefits for employees;
• Assist with the coding and checking of invoices related to pension, NS, GVB, WGA, and WIA, as well as running regular audits to ensure correct invoicing and compliance with HR policies.

Requirements HR Benefits and Administration Specialist - Temporary

What you will bring: 

• Strong background in HR administration, particularly in payroll, core data management, and document handling. Ideally experienced with Workday and ServiceNow;
• Excellent communication skills with a focus on outstanding customer service, thriving in a fast-paced environment;
• Clear understanding of HR policies, and guidelines, with a compliance and risk-focused mindset;
• Outstanding attention to detail, ensuring the highest level of accuracy and professionalism in all tasks and transactions;
• Quick to learn new systems and processes, able to analyze information, and make well-informed decisions;
• Self-motivated with strong time management and organizational skills, while also being an extraordinary team player who is eager to support and coach colleagues to success.  

The offer HR Benefits and Administration Specialist - Temporary

A competitive salary will be offered in accordance with your experience and knowledge.

How we continue: we will let you know within four working days whether you qualify for the position. We schedule an introductory meeting, via phone, digitally or live. In this interview we inform you as fully as possible about the vacancy, the company and the next steps in the procedure. In consultation with you, we introduce you to our client and then continue to guide you through the application process. The Independent Recruiters Group has a large team of specialized recruiters. Every recruiter has a very strong focus on his own field. This makes them the ideal sparring partner for both the candidate and the client.