HR Specialist

We believe every career at Clifford Chance should be rewarding and stimulating - full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That’s why we’re so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and collaborative approach to work. The HR team's mission is to enable our people to perform to their utmost, enjoy themselves whilst doing so and thus deliver great work for our clients.

We currently have an exciting position available for an HR Officer to join the HR team in our Amsterdam office. We have an ambitious growth and talent strategy. Therefore we are looking to attract people who are customer service focused, strive for excellence, and enjoy working in a fun and highly collaborative working environment.

What will you be responsible for

As our HR officer you will primarily be responsible for supporting the HR business partners who offer high quality HR services to our Legal and Business Professional departments. In addition, you will offer general support to the HR team.

Responsibilities may include:

• Answering questions from employees and Partners regarding HR issues via e-mail or telephone;
• Payroll administration together with our Compensation & Benefits Manager;
• Contracts & letters: drafting contracts, extension letters and other related documents;
• Sick leave and recovery reports: registration, providing absenteeism reports within the office and to external parties following internal guidelines;
• Reports and overviews: drafting employee overviews and reports;
• Education: coordinating administration regarding internal education;
• Performance management cycle: assisting with the execution of the Performance Management Cycle (including gathering relevant data);
• On- and offboarding: you will be responsible for an efficient HR-process for new joiners and leavers and continuously improving the onboarding experience for all our employees.
• Workday: keeping employee administration up to date in Workday and using the system efficiently.

Who will you be working with

The HR team is responsible for talent acquisition, performance management, career development, wellbeing and total rewards. Currently our team exists of two HR managers, one HR advisor, one HR officer (open position), a Reward & Benefits manager, one Resource Manager, one Recruitment manager and two Recruiters. The team is led by the Head of HR and Talent.

Within the team, as well as within the office, informal activities are organized regularly. For example: boat trips with our company boat, Friday drinks, sport competitions, and tickets for theatre shows.

Your experience

• You have at least 1-2 years of experience in a relevant HR or assistant role (preferably within a law firm or other professional services firm);
• HBO/WO education, preferably in HR;
• You are fluent/proficient in Dutch and English (spoken and written);
• You are pro-active and have a 'can-do' mentality;
• You have excellent organization skills and strong attention to detail;
• You have the ability to remain calm and productive when working under pressure;
• You are service-oriented and a true team player;
• You are open to change and new ways of working.

What do we offer you

At Clifford Chance, you will be part of a top firm in the legal profession. You will be working in an ambitious and fun HR team, where you will be able to contribute to further professionalize and optimize the employee experience. In addition, there will be opportunities for personal or professional development through our own Academy. We offer excellent working conditions and you will be working in our beautifully renovated building with delicious lunches, unlimited fruit and a coffee/tea bar run by our own barista.