HR Senior specialist

WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORK

We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world's best places to work, a champion of diversity and a model of social responsibility. We are currently ranked the #1 consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list, and we have maintained a spot in the top four on Glassdoor's list for the last 12 years. We believe that diversity, inclusion and collaboration is key to building extraordinary teams. We hire people with exceptional talents, abilities and potential, then create an environment where you can become the best version of yourself and thrive both professionally and personally. We are publicly recognized by external parties such as Fortune, Vault, Mogul, Working Mother, Glassdoor and the Human Rights Campaign for being a great place to work for diversity and inclusion, women, LGBTQ and parents.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

Are you a HR professional who loves variety, thrives in fast-paced environments, and enjoys being hands-on? We’re looking for a positive, energetic HR Generalist to join our Amsterdam-based HR team. You’ll be part of a close-knit team working alongside a Senior HR Manager and HR Specialist to support our consulting and business functions staff across the full employee lifecycle. This role is perfect for a self-starter who brings a can-do attitude, enjoys collaborating across teams, and is passionate about creating an exceptional employee experience.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• End-to-end support for HR actions across employee lifecycle including:
• New starter onboarding like employment agreements and registrations as well as first point of contact for new starter with any HR related questions they may have
• Flexible working options: partner with PD/Staffing team for employees who take LoAs, change working hours, etc. Be responsible for completion of the relevant contract / registrations
• Support in international mobility for our employees, both incoming and outgoing:
• Advise and support on visa / work permit application and duration
• Be first point of contact for our PD/Staffing team for your peer groups on visa requirements
• Be first point of contact for employees who use one of our mobility options
• Compensation and benefits, including policies and documentation for our employees including insurance registrations
• Ad-hoc reporting as needed to support the above
• Work closely together with our GBS Warsaw colleagues who support with administrative tasks
• Partner with the broader Talent team on people related topics, policies and projects
• Support individuals within your peer group(s) as they go through key moments of truth; this involves seeking advice from Talent Director / HRVP and / or PD/Staffing team to ensure we are delivering employees needs and reducing business risk
• Participate in the development and recommendation of operating policy and procedural improvements for Consulting and Business Functions staff and Talent team
• Set standards, ensure our policies and processes are up to date for the assigned subjects, like benefits, pension, health & wellbeing:
• Address nuances and answer in-depth questions
• Coach the HR team / share tips to address FAQs and resolve roadblocks when tricky situations arise
• Lead ad-hoc policy update projects when required
• Identify and address improvement areas in processes / ways of working:
• Half-yearly policy review to ensure we are compliant with latest global thinking and local regulations
• Maintain external relationships with providers and / or intermediaries
• Ensure our process run well

• Drive and / or provide support to projects in HR (e.g. WWES initiatives, PD, etc.)

ABOUT YOU

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree
• Focus in human resources or in a business related discipline or comparable related professional experience
• 3-5 years proven experience managing the full employee life-cycle from onboarding to offboarding
• Familiarity with Workday or a similar HRIS
• Experience with payroll administration and pension schemes
• Experience in a professional services environment is highly desirable

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to interact with employees at all levels, in a fast paced environment, under pressure, while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, efficient and professional
• Outstanding written/verbal communication skills, strong customer service skills; ability to work independently and as an integral member of various teams
• Sound commercial acumen and business judgement
• Demonstrated experience acting as a trusted advisor to management
• Demonstrated experience resolving employee relations issues
• Strong analytical skills, ability to use data to generate insights and recommend actions
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Deep knowledge of Bain & Company, Inc. and the roles of ACs, Consultants and Managers
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and juggle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Fluent in English and Dutch both written and verbal
• Knowledge and experience with Dutch employment law and HR related legislation
• Knowledge and experience with Dutch sick-leave management in compliance with the ‘Wet verbetering Poortwachter’

ABOUT US

Bain & Company is a global consultancy that helps the world’s most ambitious change makers define the future. Across 61 offices in 38 countries, we work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperform the competition and redefine industries. We complement our tailored, integrated expertise with a vibrant ecosystem of digital innovators to deliver better, faster and more enduring outcomes. Our 10-year commitment to invest $2 billion in pro bono services brings our talent, expertise and insight to organizations tackling today’s urgent challenges. We earned a platinum rating from EcoVadis, the leading platform for environmental, social and ethical performance ratings for global supply chains, putting us in the top 1 percent among other consulting firms. Since our founding in 1973, we have measured our success by the success of our clients, and we proudly maintain the highest level of client advocacy in the industry.