Human Resources Assistant

Human Resources Assistant
U.S. Embassy, The Hague

About Us

The U.S. Embassy in the Netherlands (The Hague) is the diplomatic mission of the United States in the Netherlands.

We provide assistance to U.S. citizens living in the Netherlands on a range of matters working alongside the U.S. Consulate.

Promoting strong bilateral ties between the United States and the Netherlands, we actively work to increase co-operation on counterterrorism, enhance U.S. economic prosperity, and fight international crime and drugs.

We are currently seeking a bilingual Human Resources Assistant to join our team on a full-time basis, for a one year fixed term contract, with the possibility of an extension.

The Benefits

- Salary of €46,528 - €60,486 per annum
- Pension Plan
- Various bonus schemes
- Minimum 23 days of paid annual leave per year, plus American and Dutch public holidays
- Sick leave, maternity leave, parental leave, and other leave in line with Dutch regulations
- Travel allowance
- Bicycle Benefit Plan
- Extensive training opportunities

If you’re an HR professional with plenty of admin experience and fluent Dutch and English language skills, this is an exceptional opportunity to join us in the Netherlands.

This engaging role will see you providing essential services to our international organisation, making sure we have the right people and processes in places to support our mission. You’ll discover variety in your workload and the chance to get involved with a wide range of activities that will enhance your portfolio of experience.

So, if you’re ready to support our life-changing work, strengthening the connection between the United States and the Netherlands, we want to hear from you.

The Role

As a Human Resources Assistant, you will manage our portfolio of American personnel, working at our mission in the Netherlands.

Specifically, you will provide advice to the Human Resources Officer regarding the accreditation of employees and act as the point of contact for the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

You will also maintain American personnel data on our personnel system, processing official communications for that group and acting as the main point of contact for in-person processing of incoming and outgoing American personnel.

Additionally, you will:

- Handle extension and curtailment requests for Americans
- Maintain American files and assist in maintaining staff files
- Act as the main backup for the American Eligible Family Member (EFM) portfolio
- Assist in recruitment and intern programs

About You

To be considered as a Human Resources Assistant, you will need:

- Experience in a human resources and administrative role
- A secondary school level of education
- Fluency in English and Dutch

The closing date for this role is 16th February 2024.

Other organisations may call this role HR Assistant, HR Co-ordinator, HR Administrator, HR Admin Officer, or Human Resources Administrator.

Webrecruit and the US Embassy in the Netherlands (The Hague) are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re ready to take on a vital role as a Human Resources Assistant, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: €46.528,00 - €60.486,00 per year

Work Location: In person