HR Manager – Netherlands

This role is a 2 year fixed term contract

We are easyJet – a FTSE-100 listed, £multi-billion low-cost airline that serves tens of millions of customers every single year. If you’re reading this, you have probably already been an easyJet customer, and you’ll know that there is no more iconic (or Orange!) travel brand in Europe.

We fly more than 1,207 routes, connecting 38 countries across Europe, and employ more than 18,000 colleagues. We’re on a mission to make low-cost travel easy – and whatever your role here, you’ll connect millions of people to what they love using Europe’s best airline network, great value fares, and friendly service.

What makes us easyJet? Our Promise Behaviours - we are Safe, Bold, Welcoming and Challenging. Four Behaviours. One Spirit. One easyJet.

Read on if you

> Have a thorough understanding of HR gained through a minimum of ten years’ experience.

> Enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, influencing and building strong relationships.

> Can be in our fantastic Amsterdam Base Office

The Team

Join our Dutch HR team, partnering closely with the Head of HR and local operations management. We’re responsible for supporting and delivering the overall people strategy, ensuring our approach aligns with both country and operational plans.

The Role

> As HR Manager, you’ll deliver a people plan for your area, aligned with our wider People and Country strategies. You’ll work with headquarters to reflect functional priorities in the country HR plan and support local operational management to achieve both short- and long-term objectives.

> You’ll lead the employee relations agenda, including collective bargaining and legal case management, ensuring timely and effective consultation and engagement.

> You’ll drive a high-performance culture, support succession and talent planning, and highlight learning and development needs. You’ll provide organisational development advice, develop engagement and recognition plans, and champion easyJet values and inclusive behaviours.

> You’ll deliver pragmatic support and guidance to line managers, keeping up to date with local legislation and ensuring our policies and documentation remain current.

What We’re Looking For

> Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (HBO/WO) in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Organisational Psychology or related field.

> Minimum 8–10 years of progressive HR experience, including 1–3 years in an HR Manager role, ideally within a multinational or matrix organisation.

> Experience working with trade unions and strong knowledge of Dutch employment law and HR best practices.

> Proven ability to influence, build relationships, and deliver commercial value through HR interventions.

> Strong business awareness, decision-making ability, and internal customer focus.

> Excellent communication skills at all levels.

> Results-oriented approach, driving business performance from an HR platform.

> Fluent in Dutch and English, both written and verbal.

What You’ll Get In Return

> Up to 30% maximum bonus

> 9.5% pension contributions

> Excellent staff travel benefits

> 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays

> Annual credit towards an easyJet holiday

Practicalities

This full-time role will be based in Amsterdam and will be 40 hours per week.

Reasonable Adjustments

At easyJet, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse customers we serve across Europe. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you require specific adjustments or support during the application or recruitment process, such as extra time for assessments or accessible interview locations, please contact us at [email protected]. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility and accommodation.

Business Area

Human Resources

Primary Location

Netherlands-Amsterdam

Organisation

People

Schedule

Full-time

Unposting Date

Ongoing