HR Operations Lead

About the role

Are you an experienced HR Officer who not only enjoys executing core HR processes, but also gets energy from improving and standardising them? And do you like taking a leading role in doing so? Would you like to be part of a growing consultancy organisation and take on a leadership role in the future? Then this might be your next job.

Why Highberg

At Highberg, we turn vision into movement and ambition into reality. We know that real transformation demands more than ideas: it demands people who make them happen. We believe in doing, not just designing. In partnerships built on trust and shared purpose. Our people work as one, combining humanity, strategy, and deep expertise. Because when people and purpose move together, we create change that endures.

We design – then we deliver

We are both the architects and the builders of transformation, making sure plans become reality

Hands-on collaboration

We work side by side with you. Committed and invested, taking ownership from start to finish

Cross European, locally rooted

We combine international scale with strong local presence in The Netherlands and DACH

Culture as a catalyst

Our culture and way of collaborating are unique, creating immediate impact and driving sustainable results

Your main tasks at Highberg

As a Lead HR Operations, you play a crucial role within our organisation. Together with four colleagues, you form the Employee Administration & Recruitment Support team, in which you take the lead. Together, you are responsible for all administrative HR processes. In addition, you work closely with the HR Business Partners in the areas of recruitment and absence management, and you provide the necessary data to monitor and steer HR KPIs. In this way, you contribute to the best possible Highberg employee experience.

A selection of your responsibilities:

• You are a visible point of contact for part of the organisation regarding HR administration and answer all HR-related questions from employees. You ensure information is easy to find;
• You have an all-round operational role in HR administration: from processing changes related to onboarding, internal mobility and offboarding, to preparing payroll and supporting the absence management process;
• You ensure HR processes run smoothly and efficiently, and you work on improvements and standardisation in a project-based manner;
• You play an important role in the initial selection and screening of candidates and coordinate recruitment and pre-boarding;
• Together with colleagues, you provide data analyses for key HR KPIs and identify improvement opportunities for the HR Director and HR Business Partners;
• You work with the team to determine the best distribution of tasks and responsibilities, taking a leading role in daily operations.

We are currently transitioning to one HR team for Highberg, moving from a structure of nine separate companies. This means many changes—and a unique opportunity to experience a transformation firsthand and learn from it.

Who you are

• You are proactive and take responsibility;
• You are service-oriented and enjoy going the extra mile to help colleagues;
• You can quickly create overview and have strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• You have an eye for detail and act accordingly;
• You have strong communication skills and can interact with colleagues at various levels;
• You see opportunities rather than problems;
• You gain energy from helping others.

What we are asking

• A completed bachelor’s degree, preferably in HRM or a related field;
• At least 4 years of experience in an administrative HR role;
• Knowledge of HR systems and current Dutch labour laws and regulations. Knowledge of legislation in other countries (such as Germany) is a plus;
• You speak and write fluent Dutch and English, as English is the working language within Highberg.

What we are offering

• A gross monthly salary including holiday allowance between €4,500 and €5,000 (depending on experience), plus a performance bonus;
• 25 vacation days, with the option to purchase additional days;
• An NS Business Card or a travel allowance of €0.23 per km;
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities, including a personal development plan and associated investments;
• Flexibility, autonomy, and trust in how you organise your work;
• A place within an ambitious, growing organisation where initiative is encouraged;
• A pleasant working environment with easily accessible offices in Amsterdam, Utrecht, and Zoetermeer;
• A focus on teamwork and social activities such as drinks, sports events, and team outings.

About the culture

We’re a European transformation consultancy that believes real progress starts with people – their ideas, their energy, their courage to change. Founded in the Netherlands, we’re growing across Europe, bringing together diverse teams united by one ambition: to create lasting impact. Together with our clients, we turn ambition into action and change into enduring results. Curiosity drives us forward, collaboration keeps us connected, and our shared commitment ensures that every transformation becomes something that truly lasts. We move. Together. For lasting impact.