HR Consultant

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced and hands-on HR Consultant, with a passion for modern HR, to join our HR Services team at Ultimo, part of IFS. This is an operational/tactical role with a strong focus on payroll accuracy, efficient processes, and delivering high-quality HR support.

As one of our key team members, you’ll be responsible for making sure payroll runs smoothly across multiple countries, handling day-to-day HR matters with confidence, and supporting our business with pragmatic, reliable HR solutions. You’ll report directly to the Head of HR Services.

This is a role for someone who’s been around the block in HR, thrives in a fast-paced, international environment, and brings a no-nonsense, can-do mindset to the table.

What You’ll Do

• Take ownership of international payroll and HR services: accurate, timely, and fully aligned with HR data and local requirements

• Be a go-to sparring partner for managers and employees on all operational HR matters

• Answer questions on contracts, policies, absences, onboarding/offboarding, and more

• Drive process improvements and automation to make our HR operations more efficient and scalable

• Support the implementation of our next-gen HR system (key user role)

• Collaborate with Finance and external payroll providers

• Ensure compliance with employment law, audit standards, and company policies

• Monitor and analyse HR data for reporting (weekly, monthly, ESG)

• Contribute to projects like policy updates, system transitions, and international HR harmonization

Why Join Us

• A people-first role where you’ll have real ownership and visibility

• A tight-knit, informal team where collaboration and impact go hand-in-hand

• A hybrid working setup with Tuesdays on-site in Nunspeet and flexibility beyond that

• A chance to lead and shape meaningful projects, onboarding is waiting for your magic!

• Supportive leadership and a team that’s always open to fresh ideas and improvements

What we practically offer

• Permanent Contract & Competitive Salary aligned with market standards, including an 8% holiday allowance

• Bonus Incentive Scheme based on company and individual performance

• Hybrid Working Model allowing flexibility between remote work and office presence

• Career Development Opportunities with tailored learning paths and leadership exposure

• 25 Vacation Days with the option to purchase an additional 5 days

• Pension Scheme (50/50 Contribution)

• Fixed Monthly Allowances for phone, home office, and internet expenses

• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Day for voluntary work

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of hands-on HR experience, including 3+ years in HR operations and proven international payroll experience (Netherlands + at least one of: Germany, France, Sweden)

• Solid knowledge of HR processes and employment law across countries

• You’re thorough and curious, you dig deeper to understand the real question, while keeping things moving and focused

• Strong eye for detail, you take pride in error-free payroll and clean employee data

• Experienced with HR systems and payroll software; system migration experience is a plus

• Comfortable working with data (Excel/Power BI) and reporting

• Fluent in English; Dutch is a strong plus

• Flexible, stress-resistant, full-time available, and always ready to jump in where needed

• A real team player who knows when to take initiative and when to collaborate

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Accounting, or similar through work experience

• HR certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP, PDL) are a bonus

• Experience in international and/or matrixed organizations

• Comfortable working in a hybrid, international team setup