HR Benefits and Administration Specialist

For a client in the fashion industry based in Amsterdam, we are looking for an experienced HR Benefits and Administration Specialist to join their dynamic EMEA HR Operations team. In this role, you'll support a wide range of HR processes—from payroll and employee benefits to immigration and onboarding—ensuring smooth and compliant HR service delivery. If you're detail-oriented, service-driven, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, read the full job description below. Please note: the deadline to apply is Thursday, June 5th at 10:00 AM.

The Position
We are seeking an experienced HR Benefits and Administration Specialist to join our client's EMEA HR Operations team. This role serves as a key point of contact for internal HR-related queries and plays an essential part in supporting HR Benefits and HR Operations teams in delivering seamless and effective HR services.

As a subject matter expert in HR administration, core HR systems, and employee benefits, you will collaborate with cross-functional HR teams to manage administrative transactions, payroll support, and employee records throughout the entire employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance with internal policies and legal requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the second-line support for employee queries submitted via the People Services Portal (ServiceNow), including requests related to travel allowances, leave of absence registrations, visa-related questions and payslip inquiries.
• Collaborate with Payroll, HR Advisors, and Centers of Expertise (CoEs) to ensure timely resolution of employee cases.
• Support HR Operations and Benefits teams with administrative tasks across the employee lifecycle, such as 30% ruling applications, immigration registrations/de-registrations, transportation subscription management and onboarding checks (bank account and personal details.
• Maintain and audit employee documentation within the Document Management System, ensuring completeness and accuracy, particularly for immigration-related data.
• Assist with HR reporting activities, including contract end dates and right-to-work expirations.
• Provide support for pension enrollments, insurance contributions, and associated data changes.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Excellent communication skills and outstanding customer service.
• Enjoys fast-paced customer service environment.
• A clear understanding of process interdependencies, HR policies, and guidelines.
• Compliance and risk-focused mindset.
• Transactional and technical knowledge in HR Admin (payroll administration, core data, document management).
• Ideally has experience of Workday and Service Now.
• Ability to learn quickly, analyze information, and exercise good judgment.
• Self-motivated and self-managing, with excellent time management and organizational skills.

What you can expect from our client:

• An international environment which respects diversity, equality, and individuality.
• A beautiful state-of-the-art Campus.
• Depending on the role a monthly home-office budget.
• A chance to unwind with weekly social activities.