HR Specialist

As an HR Operations Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting the full employee lifecycle and ensuring that HR processes run smoothly and efficiently. You will be part of the People & Culture team and contribute to a positive employee experience in a dynamic and international environment.

In this role, you will act as a trusted point of contact for employees and managers, while ensuring accurate HR administration, compliance with Dutch labor law, and continuous improvement of HR processes. You will combine operational excellence with a people-focused mindset.

You’ll be responsible for

• Executing administrative HR tasks across the full employee lifecycle, including contract preparation, personnel file management, and leave administration
• Processing sickness and recovery notifications and maintaining accurate absenteeism records and reporting
• Preparing monthly payroll input and ensuring accurate HR administration to support payroll processing
• Organizing wellbeing initiatives, engagement activities, and employee events
• Conducting PES screenings for new hires and coordinating annual re-screenings
• Supporting BHV/Emergency Response processes, including certifications and mandatory exercises
• Acting as the first point of contact for employees and managers regarding HR processes, policies, and employment conditions
• Coordinating onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a smooth employee experience
• Supporting HR reporting by maintaining and validating HR data
• Contributing to HR and People & Culture projects (e.g. engagement, employer branding, L&D)
• Ensuring compliance with Dutch labor law and escalating complex cases where needed
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within HR operations
  
  

Here’s What We Are Looking For

• 1-3 years of experience in HR operations, HR support, or a similar role
• A completed Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field
• Basic knowledge of Dutch labor law
• Strong administrative skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English
• The ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Strong proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  
  

Nice to have

• Experience with HR and payroll systems (e.g. HiBob, Nmbrs)
• BHV certification or willingness to obtain it
• Experience working in an international or fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of HR reporting or data analysis
• Affinity with employee engagement or employer branding
  
  

What We Offer

• A competitive salary and excellent secondary benefits
• 13th month and holiday allowance
• Pension scheme and attractive employee benefits
• Generous learning and development budget
• Collaborative and informal work environment
• Regular team events and social activities
• Daily lunch, drinks and healthy snacks
• The opportunity to grow and develop your career within an international company
  
  

About Us

“LYNX helps you invest in yourself.”

“Working at LYNX means joining the LYNX family.”

“The development opportunities make LYNX the best place to work.”

This is what employees say about LYNX, and it is exactly what we aim to offer: a work environment where you can get the best out of yourself.

From our offices in Amsterdam, Ghent, Berlin and Prague, we work every day to offer both private and professional clients the best trading opportunities through a fast, user-friendly and reliable trading platform.

LYNX is an international FinTech where more than 300 colleagues collaborate across Europe, combining professionalism with an informal culture where growth and teamwork are key.

Since entering the market in 2006, LYNX has grown into a well-established European broker, serving clients in multiple countries with a strong focus on low fees and a wide product offering.

We're an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates without attention to gender identity/expression, age, racial, ethnic and cultural background, religion and beliefs, sexual orientation/identity, disability or neurodiversity.