Jr. HR Advisor / HR Administrator

Join Karsten International as a Junior HR Advisor / HR Administrator

Are you highly organized and thrive in a dynamic environment? Then we have the perfect job for you!

With a fast-growing team of over 150 employees, there’s always something to do. As a Junior HR Advisor / HR Administrative Assistant, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our HR administration runs smoothly while also supporting various HR projects and initiatives.

At Karsten International, our people come first, and we’re committed to creating an optimal working environment. This role is essential in helping us achieve that. We aim for quality in everything we do and your work will focus on supporting and empowering our employees. As we continue to grow rapidly, this role is broad and varied. No two days are the same!

You’ll be instrumental in ensuring new colleagues have a smooth onboarding experience and that all HR records are kept accurate and up to date. You’ll proactively contribute ideas for improving processes and take initiative in your day-to-day work. This position also offers the opportunity to grow into a full HR Advisor role.

What will you do?

As a Junior HR Advisor / HR Administrative Assistant, you'll work closely with the HR Advisor and HR Manager to ensure the smooth operation of daily HR tasks throughout the entire employee lifecycle. From contract administration and first-line HR support to offboarding, you’ll help bring structure to our HR processes. Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating the full onboarding and offboarding process in collaboration with Facility and IT.
• Drafting employment contracts, addendums, and other HR documentation.
• Processing personnel changes and employee data in Nmbrs.
• Supporting the payroll process by delivering all changes in a timely manner.
• Acting as the first point of contact for employees with HR-related questions.
• Keeping personnel files and HR systems up to date according to GDPR guidelines.
• Monitoring absences, probation periods, and contract extensions, and informing relevant stakeholders on time.
• Supporting internal strategic HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

The Team

You won’t be working alone, you’ll join a supportive HR team that includes an HR Advisor, HR Manager, Office Manager, and Recruiters.

What You Bring

• At least 2 years of experience in HR operations, administration, or supporting HR processes.
• A true team player who works well with departments such as IT, Facility, and Payroll.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ownership of your work.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written), service-oriented, and approachable.
• Comfortable in a dynamic work environment where flexibility and structure go hand in hand.
• Experience with HR systems such as Nmbrs is a plus.
• A bachelor's degree in HRM or a similar field, or demonstrable relevant work experience.

Who we are?

Karsten International develops a wide range of everyday products, from the latest gadgets to sustainable beauty items. You name it, we make it. While we work hard and prioritize quality, we also value fun and team spirit. Our team includes product developers, sales experts, logistics talents, online marketers, and graphic designers. With a strong international network and over ten years of experience, our products are loved by consumers worldwide and you’ll have every opportunity to contribute to that success.

To ensure that you stay in top condition, we offer you:

• Space for personal growth and professional development
• An excellent pension scheme
• Travel allowance
• 13th month & 8% holiday pay
• An extensive lunch, fresh fruit, and freshly ground coffee
• Boot camp, Yoga, and Karsten football team
• Lease a bike option
• OpenUp for mental health
• Massage in the workplace
• Discount on cool products
• Fun company outings
• An easily accessible office in Amsterdam
• Support on HSM visa and 30% ruling application if applicable