HR Operations Specialist

Shoparize

COMPANY Shoparize builds performance-driven comparison shopping technology across 21 European markets. Our platform processes millions of product matches connecting shoppers with the best offers and giving retailers the tools to compete at scale. We're not a startup finding product-market fit — we have it. We're a scale-up executing on a clear path to a solid FTE-plan by 2027. We offer real ownership early, a flat structure with direct access to decision-makers, and work that is commercially consequential. DESCRIPTION We're hiring an HR Manager & TA Lead to own the people function end-to-end — HR, recruitment, employer brand, and office management — inside our CFO branch. No one micromanaging the function. You set the priorities, run the processes, and deliver. Office management currently sits without a dedicated owner. In the near term you carry it. As we scale toward target structure, a dedicated Office Manager is planned — until then, this is part of the job. ROLE What you’ll own. Talent Acquisition * Full-cycle recruitment: scoping, sourcing, process, offer, onboarding * Proactive outbound via LinkedIn; external agencies for hard-to-fill or specialist roles * Manage agency relationships: briefing, quality control, fee structure, performance * Manage EOR provider relationships for employees engaged outside the Netherlands * Target: time-to-hire under 45 days — track it and manage to it Employer Brand * Own Shoparize's careers presence: LinkedIn, careers page, how we show up to candidates * Position us as a destination for commercially-minded people who want real ownership in a scaling European tech business * Define and maintain a high-quality, consistent candidate experience from first contact to offer HR Operations & Compliance * Full employee lifecycle: contracts, onboarding, changes, offboarding — compliant and clean * Dutch employment law and GDPR/AVG for people data * Payroll inputs with Finance including cross-border and EOR complexity * HR casework: sound judgement, documented outcomes HR Strategy * Advise CFO and leadership on compensation, workforce planning, org design * Meaningful HR metrics: retention, headcount cost, time-to-hire, engagement * Build the business case for a second HR hire as we scale toward a stable employee base Office Management * Day-to-day running of the Amsterdam office: facilities, supplies, vendors, access * Onboarding logistics: workspace setup, equipment, tools for new joiners * Team events and offsites — logistically owned, not delegated. What we expect.  The stakeholder environment is senior, direct, and occasionally challenging. You hold your ground — on process, on compliance, on what is and isn't the right call — with confidence and without drama. * Autonomous by default: you decide what needs doing and do it * Backbone when it counts: HR exists to make the business better, not to rubber-stamp leadership * Lean mindset: external specialists for legal/tax complexity — not empire-building * Direct: no jargon, no preamble, difficult messages delivered professionally * Commercially aware: people decisions connect to the P&L --- Your profile.  * 5+ years HR with genuine ownership of both operations and recruitment * Solid, practical knowledge of Dutch employment law * Proven direct sourcing track record (LinkedIn Recruiter) * Experience managing external agency and EOR provider relationships * Composure and confidence in senior stakeholder environments * Strong Dutch and English — both required * Scale-up background preferred (20–100 employees) * Multi-country EU employment experience a strong plus --- * Competitive base + performance bonus * Real ownership of a function that matters, with a clear path to building a small team * 25 days annual leave · ClassPass · travel reimbursement · company laptop * Hybrid: Amsterdam HQ with flexibility --- Apply via LinkedIn or reach out directly.

Adyen

This is Adyen Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition.  For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster. Workday Functional Specialist, Group Finance Adyen is looking for a Workday Functional Specialist to join our Finance Systems team in Amsterdam. This team is at the heart of Group Finance, responsible for building, maintaining, and scaling the financial technology stack that powers our global operations. We manage key applications like Workday Financials, Omnea, Coupa, HighRadius, and various in-house tools, and your primary focus will be on ensuring they all work together seamlessly. This is a high-impact role with a unique opportunity to develop. You'll be joining a team of experts, and we're looking for someone who is passionate about technology, eager to learn new systems, and proactive in finding opportunities to create value. What you’ll do You will be responsible for scaling our internal finance processes: * Guide projects end-to-end, from evaluating potential systems solutions to managing RFPs for new tooling, facilitating stakeholder decisions, and supporting implementation. * Proactively improve existing internal processes and develop solutions together with various teams, such as Controlling & Accounting, Finance Operations, Product, Payroll, and Reporting. * Collaborate with stakeholders to align regional and global requirements. * Support, maintain, and administrate Workday (and other applications) for finance globally. * Work closely with all of our Finance, HR, Payroll, and Procurement teams globally to gain a deep understanding and to provide support on our systems and processes. * Support and collaborate with the finance team and the Workday Integration Specialists in the development of new solutions. Who you are * 3-5 years of professional experience in a Workday functional role and reporting expertise. * You communicate clearly and are able to present information to a non-technical audience. * You understand architecture principles, data models, functional interactions, privacy regulations, and security, and you recognize the impact of changes, including to downstream systems. * You have a passion for supporting people and optimizing our system processes. * You are hands-on and pragmatic, using technologies to bring automation ideas to life. * You are innovative, have strong problem-solving capabilities, and have the initiative to inspire change with others while keeping in mind downstream dependencies. * You are detail-oriented and ensure the integrity of your changes. * You have experience with stakeholder management. * Experience with procurement applications such as Omnea, Coupa, or HighRadius is a significant plus. * Understanding of Finance and/or Accounting is a plus. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments  Our unique approach is a product of our diverse perspectives. This diversity of backgrounds and cultures is essential in helping us maintain our momentum. Our business and technical challenges are unique, and we need as many different voices as possible to join us in solving them - voices like yours. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we welcome you to be your true self at Adyen.  Studies show that women and members of underrepresented communities apply for jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Does this sound like you? If so, Adyen encourages you to reconsider and apply. We look forward to your application! What’s next? Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role. Learn more about our hiring process here. Don’t be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility. This role is based out of our Amsterdam office. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles.

ACT Group

YOUR ROLE IN OUR STORY: As our International Tax Manager, you will play a critical leadership role in shaping and executing ACT Group's global tax strategy across an international footprint spanning approximately 10 jurisdictions. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced tax professional who enjoys operating at both a strategic and hands-on level, partnering with senior stakeholders to support the company's continued growth and international expansion. You will lead the Group's tax function and ensure that tax considerations are fully embedded in business decision-making. Along with ACT Group's response to evolving global tax developments, including OECD Pillar Two requirements, and help strengthen the organization's tax governance framework, ensuring compliance while supporting commercial objectives. In essence, your role involves: * Lead and evolve ACT’s Group global tax strategy, acting as trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and managing the Group Tax Specialist. * Lead and oversee direct and indirect tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions and ensure accurate tax reporting including current and deferred tax provisions, disclosure and support for statutory and consolidated financial reporting. * Provide strategic tax advisory support to Finance, Treasury, Legal, HR, and Commercial teams on business transactions, new products, restructurings, cross-border activities, and operational initiatives. * Monitor changes in international tax legislation and assess the impact on the Group’s operations, processes, controls and overall tax strategy, recommending and implementing appropriate actions to support compliance and support business growth. * Own the Group’s transfer pricing framework, international tax compliance, and OECD Pillar Two requirement. * Lead tax audits and authority interaction while maintaining a robust tax governance, controls and risk management framework. * Manage relationships with external tax advisors and service providers and drive continuous improvement of tax processes, automation initiatives, data management, and reporting capabilities across the Group. YOUR EXPERTISE:  To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates with the following qualifications and attributes: * 8 – 10 years of progressive experience in international corporate taxation, ideally combining Big 4/advisory and multinational in-house environment. * Master’s degree in tax Law, Fiscal Economy, Accounting, Finance or recognised professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, RA, ADIT, CTA. * Proven experience managing tax compliance, reporting, transfer pricing, and tax audits across multiple jurisdictions. * Previous experience leading, mentoring, or developing tax professionals. * Strong technical expertise in corporate income tax, VAT/GST and indirect taxes, withholding taxes, transfer pricing, OECD Pillar Two, international tax principles and IFRS tax accounting. * Experience developing tax strategies, governance frameworks, and risk management processes. * Strong analytical, financial and project management skills, with the ability to manage priorities and complex tax matters across jurisdictions. * Commercial mindset with the ability to translate technical tax matters into practical business advice. * Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with confidence engaging senior leaders. * Experience with ERP systems, tax technology solutions, automation initiatives, and advanced Excel capabilities. If you meet these criteria and are ready to contribute your expertise to a dynamic and challenging environment, we encourage you to apply.