When it comes to innovation and achievement there are few organisations with a better track record. Join us and you’ll be able to play a big part in the success of our highly successful, fast-paced business that opens up Europe so people can exercise their get-up-and-go. With over 300 aircraft flying over 900 routes to more than 30 countries, we’re the UK’s largest airline, the fourth largest in Europe and the tenth largest in the world. Flying over 90 million passengers a year, we employ over 14,000 people. Its big-scale stuff and we’re still growing.

JOB PURPOSE
To support the HR Manager in providing expert professional advice and guidance to the relevant client area on the interpretation of HR policies and procedures; the management of complex employee relation cases and HR generalist best practice.

HR Policy and standards    
>    Provide expert advice on employment terms, HR policies, and legal requirements in the Netherlands to ensure compliance and consistency.
>    Monitor and interpret Dutch labor laws and statutory changes, updating HR policies and advising management accordingly.
>    Ensure all HR processes align with both local regulations and broader business priorities, regularly reviewing and updating line management tools and guidelines.

Employee Relations
>    Advise and support managers on complex employee relations issues, including disciplinary actions, grievances, performance, and absenteeism cases.
>    Conduct thorough analysis of employee relations trends, identifying root causes and implementing proactive solutions.
>    Deliver training and coaching to managers on people management best practices to enhance leadership capabilities.
>    Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Dutch employment legislation and proactively share insights across the business.

Recruitment
>    Support hiring managers in recruitment processes, ensuring compliance with Dutch employment practices.
>    Provide guidance on workforce planning, onboarding, and succession planning.

Advice and Guidance
>    Delivering proactive pragmatic support, advising line managers in the correct implementation of all the easyJet policies and practices, including the disciplinary and grievance policies where required
>    Keep abreast of local legislative changes and issues which are pertinent to our operations in country so as to act as internal advisor.  Use the above to ensure we apply pragmatic evaluation and solutions to emerging changes and ensure company documentation including the employee handbook is updated accordingly.

Operational HR Support
>    Manage key employee lifecycle processes, including contract administration, onboarding, and offboarding.
>    Oversee monthly payroll input, ensuring accuracy and compliance with local payroll regulations.
>    Act as the primary HR contact for employees, addressing HR-related inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
>    Continuously improve HR processes to enhance efficiency and employee experience.

KEY SKILLS REQUIRED
Essential:
>    Proven experience advising on complex employee relations issues in the Netherlands, including disciplinary actions, grievances, and absence management
>    In-depth knowledge of Dutch employment law, including sickness regulations (Gatekeeper Act, ARBO Act, and other relevant labor laws).
>    Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, with the ability to engage and support managers at all levels.
>    Experience working in a fast-paced, multi-site organization with cross-functional collaboration.
>    Ability to balance a methodical and structured approach with flexibility and adaptability to changing business needs.
>    Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset and a solution-oriented approach.
>    Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in both Dutch and English.
>    Good working knowledge of MS Office packages.  

Desirable:
>    HBO degree or higher in Human Resource Management, Employment Law, or a related field
>    At least 3 years of experience in a similar HR advisory role within an international environment.
>    Demonstrable experience managing sickness absence and applying Dutch labor regulations effectively.
>    Familiarity with HR systems for personnel administration, absence management, and payroll (e.g., Workday, Arboned).
>    Previous experience working within a unionized environment and handling collective labor agreements.
>    Ability to operate effectively in a matrix organization and manage multiple stakeholders across different regions.

Location & Hours of Works
This full-time role will be based in Amsterdam and will be 40 hours per week. Hybrid working with 3-5 days in the office per week.

At easyJet our aim is to make low-cost travel easy – connecting people to what they value using Europe’s best airline network, great value fares, and friendly service.

It takes a real team effort to carry over 90 million passengers a year across 35 countries. Whether you’re working as part of our front-line operations or in our corporate functions, you’ll find people that are positive, inclusive, ready to take on a challenge, and that have your back. We call that our ‘Orange Spirit’, and we hope you’ll share that too.

Apply
Complete your application on our careers site.

We encourage individuality, empower our people to seize the initiative, and never stop learning. We see people first and foremost for their performance and potential and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates.

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