People Operations Associate - Netherlands

People Operations Associate - Netherlands

Join our global People Operations team as a People Operations Associate, supporting teams across Europe with a focus on the Netherlands.

In this role, you will support the full employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance with Dutch labor law, GDPR and sick leave management. You will maintain high data accuracy, collaborate with HRBPs, Works Council and global stakeholders to streamline processes and enhance the employee experience. From day-to-day HR operations to larger projects, you will contribute to best-in-class People Operations in a fast-paced, innovative software environment.

Location: This is a hybrid role requiring the successful candidate to work 3 days a week in our Apeldoorn office, located at Fauststraat 3, 7323 BA, Apeldoorn.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Support the full employee lifecycle in the Netherlands, ensuring compliance with Dutch labor law, GDPR, and company policies.
• Coordinate sick leave cases in collaboration with the company doctor and occupational health services, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Maintain accurate HR data and employee records, delivering reliable insights to HRBPs and stakeholders.
• Partner with HRBPs, Works Council, and global teams to streamline processes and enhance employee experience.
• Support performance review cycles, employee engagement initiatives, and survey analysis to provide actionable insights.
• Deliver consistent HR communications and prepare well-structured presentation materials for European teams.
• Drive efficient, candidate-focused recruitment processes.

What You'll Bring:

• Degree or vocational training in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in HR/People Operations, preferably in tech, IT, or professional services.
• Proficiency in Dutch and English; German language skills are a strong plus.
• Proven experience in HR operations, onboarding/offboarding, and full employee lifecycle management.
• Experience with Dutch labor law, GDPR, and sick leave management.
• Ability to work effectively with Works Councils.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective employee engagement and collaboration with stakeholders across Europe.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, documentation, and HR reporting.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HR software tools.
• Knowledge of relevant labor laws, data protection regulations, and recruitment procedures in multiple European countries.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative team mindset, working closely with HRBPs, hiring managers, and global People Ops teams.

What's in it for you:

Innovation is at our core. We work with cutting-edge technology in accounting and financial reporting, constantly pushing the boundaries to create impactful software solutions.

We are committed to a collaborative culture, where your ideas are valued, and knowledge sharing is encouraged within a supportive, inclusive team.

Work-life balance is important to us. We offer flexible work options, remote opportunities, and generous time-off policies to ensure a healthy work-life balance.

We offer competitive compensation, including a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans.

We are driven by impactful work. Your contributions directly affect how our clients manage financial processes and drive their success.

Recognition and rewards matter to us. We celebrate hard work through recognition programs, performance bonuses, and opportunities for career growth.

We embrace global opportunities. Work on international projects and collaborate with a diverse, global team.

About Caseware: Caseware's cutting-edge software products are meticulously designed for accounting firms, corporations, and governments. Our teams are continually collaborating, innovating, and building upon our existing suite of products. With a customer-focused mindset, we are building technology that is shaping what the future of audits, financial reporting, and financial data analytics will look like.

With a recent strategic investment from Hg Capital in 2020, Caseware is now in its next major growth phase as we double down on the people and products that have made Caseware so successful to date.

One of Caseware's core values is Many Voices, One Team and with that in mind, we're dedicated to building teams as diverse as our customers in an equitable and inclusive way. We welcome and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Should you require accommodations or have any questions at any point during the application or interview process, please e-mail our People Operations team at talent@caseware.com.

Background Check: Any candidates successful in obtaining an offer for a position will need to successfully complete a background check through Certn.co which typically includes an Identity Verification and Criminal Record Check. Executives and Senior Managers will undergo a Soft Credit Check as well. Candidates residing in the Netherlands and Germany are excluded from undergoing background checks via Certn.co.