People Operations Specialist

We are looking for a dynamic and pro-active People Operations Specialist to join our global Human Resources team in Amsterdam and support our HR administration across our European offices.

What you'll do

• You will deliver high-quality support across the employee lifecycle, executing HR processes such as onboarding, changes, offboarding, and other lifecycle events with accuracy and efficiency.
• You will utilize HR systems and tools to process transactions, maintain data integrity, and ensure compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
• You will act as a first point of contact for HR queries within your domain, solving routine and moderately complex issues using established guidelines and collaborating with the broader People team when needed.
• You will continuously build knowledge of HR policies, processes, and tools, contributing to the improvement of operational workflows.
• You will contribute to the implementation of new HR initiatives and process enhancements to improve the overall employee experience.
• You will support internal stakeholders by providing accurate HR data and insights and maintain up-to-date documentation in line with company standards.
• You will assist in the development and rollout of HR-related policies and projects across the team or region.
• You will guide and support junior team members, including leading onboarding and knowledge-sharing when necessary.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in HR Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• 3–5 years of proven experience in HR operations or shared services, with a strong focus on the employee lifecycle
• Solid working knowledge of HR policies and processes, along with HR tools and systems, specifically ServiceNow, Workday, and the MS Office suite
• Familiarity with legal and compliance requirements within the HR domain
• Basic understanding of purchasing and invoicing procedures as they relate to HR support
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and a passion for continuous improvement
• A proactive, self-starting mindset with a natural sense of ownership, curiosity, and flexibility
• Ability to work effectively within a structured, fast-paced international environment with high accountability
• Collaborative mindset with strong communication skills and a drive for operational excellence
• Fluent in English (verbal and written); proficiency in Dutch is strongly preferred
• A curiosity and openness towards emerging technologies, including AI tools, and a willingness to actively develop AI literacy in day-to-day work

What we offer

A competitive compensation package, of course.

Time and resources to grow and develop, including a personal development budget and paid leave for learning days, as well as paid access to e-learning resources such as O’Reilly and LinkedIn Learning.

Time to support life outside of work, with enhanced parental leave plus paid leave to care for loved ones and volunteer in local communities.

Work flexibility, where TomTom’ers, in agreement with their manager and team, use both the office and home to focus, collaborate, learn and socialize. It’s all about getting the best out of both worlds – we ask TomTom’ers to come to the office two days a week, and the remaining three are free to be worked in either location.

Improve your home office with a setup budget and get extra support with a monthly allowance.

Enjoy options to work from your home country and abroad for a set number of days each year, to visit family and friends, or to simply explore the world we’re mapping.

Take the holidays you want with a competitive holiday plan, plus an extra day off to celebrate your birthday.

Join annual events like our Hackathon and DevDays to bring your ideas to life with talented teammates from around the world.

Find out more about our global benefits and enjoy additional local benefits tailored to your location.

Meet your team

We’re Human Resources. We make it our number one goal to attract impact seekers, welcome them into our global TomTom'er community and give them the support they need to unlock their potential. Our culture encourages connection and builds leaders in all areas of the organization. Joining us, you will find your place in the world as you help others find theirs, directly impacting the lives of all TomTom'ers, wherever they may be.

At TomTom...

You’ll help people find their way in the world.

Work with a team of 3,300+ unique, curious and passionate problem-solvers. Together, we’ll open up a world of possibilities for car manufacturers, enterprises and developers to help people understand and get closer to the world around them.