HR Associate
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Junior
Eindhoven, Netherlands
HybridFour days per week in the Eindhoven office required; applicants must be based in the Netherlands or Belgium.
People & HRHR Operations & Coordination, HR Generalist & Employee Relations
About the job
Requirements
- At least 1 year of HR generalist or similar experience, ideally in an international or fast-growing company.
- Knowledge of Dutch HR operations and employment practices, including experience coordinating Dutch payroll with external providers.
- Familiarity with managing Employer of Record employees and providers across multiple countries; immigration and work authorization experience is strongly preferred.
- Ability to support employees across EMEA and work with local providers and advisors.
- Must be based in the Netherlands or Belgium and able to work from the Eindhoven office four days per week.
- Fluency in Dutch and English.
- Ability to independently manage a broad range of HR responsibilities with strong organization and attention to detail.
- Strong judgment and discretion when handling sensitive employee matters.
- Interest in employee engagement, culture, and bringing people together.
- Ability to take ownership and adapt quickly in a fast-moving, international startup environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day HR operations for Netherlands and EMEA employees, including onboarding, employee changes, leave, transfers, and offboarding.
- Manage Dutch payroll, pension, benefits, and absence administration in partnership with external payroll, accounting, and benefits providers.
- Maintain accurate HR information system data, employee records, and documentation in accordance with confidentiality and General Data Protection Regulation requirements.
- Serve as a first point of contact for employees and managers, supporting HR questions, employee relations, and Dutch sickness and return-to-work processes.
- Manage Employer of Record providers and employees across EMEA, including payroll coordination, employee changes, invoices, and local employment requirements.
- Coordinate immigration and work authorization, including visa and work permit applications, renewals, documentation, and external immigration providers.
- Lead employee engagement and workplace experience for the Eindhoven office by creating initiatives that strengthen connection and culture.
- Plan team events, celebrations, lunches, beer bashes, and other activities throughout the year.
- Manage day-to-day office needs, including facilities, supplies, vendors, and building management.
- Partner with employees and managers to identify opportunities to improve workplace experience, morale, and engagement.
- Partner with the global HR team to implement HR programs consistently while accounting for local requirements across the Netherlands and EMEA.
- Bring local expertise to global initiatives and continuously improve HR processes and employee experience.
- Take ownership of HR projects from start to finish and support evolving priorities in a fast-moving startup environment.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in an international or fast-growing company.
- Immigration and work authorization experience.
About the company
Fortanix provides cloud-based data security solutions, focusing on encryption key management and data protection through a Level 3 hardware security module (HSM) delivered as a cloud service. Its flagship Fortanix Data Security Manager (DSM) unifies key management and data security, while its platform supports confidential computing and zero-trust access, helping enterprises verify and secure connections before granting access. The company differentiates itself by offering a flexible, easy-to-integrate cloud HSM and unified data security suite designed for large organizations with complex security needs, paired with strong customer support. The goal is to help enterprises deploy secure, scalable data protection in the cloud with a zero-trust, confidential computing approach.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Series C
Total Funding
$135.3M
Headquarters
Santa Clara, California
Founded
2016
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- On September 1, 2026, Fortanix announced a CrowdStrike partnership for AI security.
- July 2026 deals with L&T Vyoma and TELUS expand sovereign-AI demand.
- March 2026 launches for quantum entropy and Confidential AI broaden DSM adoption.
What critics are saying
- CrowdStrike, NVIDIA, and HPE can commoditize Fortanix’s confidential-AI layer by 2027.
- Partner-led distribution gives hyperscalers leverage and weakens Fortanix’s pricing power.
- Enterprise security budgets consolidate around platform vendors, starving point solutions like Fortanix.
What makes Fortanix unique
- Fortanix DSM combines key management, encryption-in-use, and attestation across hybrid environments.
- Its software-defined quantum entropy avoids hardware swaps while diversifying key generation sources.
- Fortanix sells through NVIDIA, CrowdStrike, NTT DATA, and sovereign-cloud partners.
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Benefits
- Hybrid Work Options
- 12 Annual Leaves & 12 Casual/Sick Leaves
- 8 Public Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays
- Comprehensive Medical and Dental Insurance Coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
- Group Life Insurance
- Personal Accident Insurance
- Internet Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Options
- Wellness Program
- Remote Work Options
- Flexible Work Hours
- Paid Vacation