Junior HR
Destinus
Junior HR
Destinus
European defense firm manufacturing missiles
Destinus · Hengelo, Netherlands (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-30
Workplace: hybrid
Department: HR
Imagine this. You are building your HR career in an international aerospace and defense company where you get exposure to much more than one part of HR. From helping us find and hire great people to preparing contracts, supporting employee administration, and making sure everything is ready when a new colleague joins, you will be involved across the employee journey.
As our Junior HR in Hengelo, you will work closely with both the Talent Acquisition team and the HR Business Partner in the Netherlands. This is a hands-on role for someone with initial HR experience who is ready to take the next step, build broader expertise, and become a reliable part of our People team.
At Destinus, we are revolutionizing the defense industry with cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Our innovative technologies are designed to meet the unique demands of modern defense operations, delivering unparalleled speed, precision, and cost effectiveness. Destinus partners with government agencies and defense organizations worldwide to provide advanced solutions for mission-critical operations, enabling a new era of efficiency and technological superiority. Join us in shaping the future of defense with groundbreaking aerospace innovations.
What You’ll Do
Support the Talent Acquisition Specialist in NL throughout the recruitment process, including posting vacancies, reviewing applications, coordinating interviews, and communicating with candidates
Help keep recruitment processes moving and make sure candidates have a smooth and professional experience from first contact through to offer
Support the HR Business Partner with day-to-day HR activities and employee-related administration in the Netherlands
Prepare employment contracts, contract amendments, letters, and other HR documentation accurately and on time
Coordinate the HR side of new joiners and make sure contracts, employee information, documentation, and other HR requirements are completed and ready before their start date
Work closely with the Office Manager and other internal teams to make sure everything needed for a new employee is prepared ahead of their arrival
Support offboarding and other employee lifecycle processes from an HR perspective
Keep employee information, personnel files, and HR systems accurate and up to date
Help employees with general HR questions and make sure more complex topics reach the right person within the team
Support HR processes related to leave, absence, employee changes, and other operational HR topics
Coordinate with managers, employees, and other teams to collect information and keep HR processes moving
Support the HR team with ongoing projects and help improve the way we work as Destinus continues to grow
What You’ll Need
0 to 2 years of professional experience in HR, recruitment, HR operations, or a similar people-focused role
A degree or relevant education in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field
Fluency in both Dutch and English, written and spoken
Some practical experience with recruitment processes, HR administration, contracts, or employee documentation
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
A structured way of working and the ability to manage several priorities at the same time
Good communication skills and confidence interacting with candidates, employees, and managers
Comfortable working with HR systems and digital tools and able to learn new platforms quickly
Some knowledge of Dutch employment practices and HR processes is a strong plus
A careful and responsible approach to handling confidential employee information.
Who You Are
You already have your first HR experience behind you and are ready for more. You are organized, proactive, and comfortable switching between recruitment, contracts, employee questions, and HR administration. You know the basics, but you are still curious and want to keep developing. You take ownership of your work, pay attention to the details, and know when to ask questions. You enjoy working with people and want to grow into a well-rounded HR professional in an international environment where things move fast.
Why Join Us?
✨ The Thrill of the Future - Work on cutting-edge projects that redefine aerospace.
✨ Global Innovation Hub - Collaborate with top engineers from all over the world.
✨ Fast-Paced & High-Growth - Experience the rush of working in a rapidly expanding company.
✨ Real Impact - Your work won’t be theoretical, it will shape the future of flight.
Destinus is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity in our companies and our teams and do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, color, country of origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status.
🚀 Destinus — Advanced defense. Built to scale.
Security screening is an integral component of the selection process, ensuring that candidates meet the organization's security standards and safeguarding against potential risks.
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Destinus designs and manufactures defense systems for European and allied armed forces, focusing on scalable missiles, air defense, and interception. Key products include the Ruta cruise missile and the HORNET interceptor, which can perform precision strikes and operate in GPS-denied environments with AI-assisted guidance. It serves as a prime contractor under fixed-price contracts, and collaborates on naval applications (containerized HORNET) with Rheinmetall while leading the Bliksem EXO program for Europe’s sovereign exo-atmospheric missile defense. The company aims to scale production to deliver near-term military capability for European governments and to build sovereign defense capabilities through integrated, multi-domain, cost-effective technologies.
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