People Operations Specialist

An opportunity exists to join our Amsterdam office as a People Operations Specialist. In this hybrid role, you will be a key member within our human resources unit and will be responsible for supporting and managing all aspects of the employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding.

If you are highly organised, enjoy working with international teams and a strong collaborator, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Handle onboarding to offboarding processes for employees in the Netherlands
• Create employment documents, confirmation letters and statements
• Keep employment records and contracts up to date
• Conduct background checks on employees
• Provide payroll information to external vendors and in-house payroll teams
• Process employee expenses and requests
• Organize anniversaries, gifts and company events
• Oversee company car and mobility allowance programs
• Manage leaves (sick leave registration, parental leave management, etc.)
• Administer benefits programs
• Communicate with authorities such as UWV, SVB, tax authorities as needed

Requirements

• 1–2 years of relevant HR experience (Admin, generalist, payroll, benefits, mobility, etc.)
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field (HR/OD certification preferred)
• Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate needs and take initiative
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• High level of integrity and confidentiality
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with HR colleagues, managers, and cross-functional teams to deliver excellent employee support
• Strong organisation skills
• Proficiency in Dutch and English language (at least at B2 level)

Nice to have

• Advanced Excel skills (for reporting and data management)
• Knowledge of Dutch employment law
• Experience managing large volumes of administrative work

We offer

• 26 paid holiday days
• Pension plan scheme
• Disability insurance (WGA Shortfall insurance)
• Long-term disability insurance (WIA Top up insurance)
• EPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Commuting to work - costs reimbursement
• Laptop + corporate simcard + corporate mobile device (subject to certain eligibility requirements)
• Bike lease
• Employee Assistance Program
• Corporate Programs including Employee Referral Program with rewards
• Learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, over 22,000 courses on LinkedIn Learning Solutions and much more
• *All benefits and perks are subject to certain eligibility requirements