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AstraZeneca

Global pharmaceutical company developing prescription medicines

HR Assistant

HR Operations & CoordinationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAmsterdam, NetherlandsNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed mbo- or hbo-level education, preferably in HRM, personnel administration, or a comparable field.
  • At least 3–5 years of experience in HR administration and personnel matters.
  • Substantial HR administration experience and familiarity with relevant legislation, including the Wet Verbetering Poortwachter and WAZO.
  • Experience processing sickness and recovery notifications, leave, and other HR changes administratively.
  • Ability to use administrative systems and learn new HR systems quickly.
  • Fluent spoken and written Dutch and good English proficiency.
  • Ability to work accurately, systematically, and independently, and to coordinate with colleagues when needed.
  • Strong administrative skills, a service-oriented and reliable approach, and care when handling confidential personnel information.
  • A practical approach to organizing work and contributing to efficient HR service.

Responsibilities

  • Support the HR team with daily HR processes and maintain accurate, timely HR administration, personnel records, and employee-lifecycle documentation.
  • Process personnel changes, including hires, role changes, contract changes, and departures.
  • Enter personnel changes into HR systems promptly and accurately, and verify that information is complete and correct.
  • Register sickness and recovery notifications, maintain absence records administratively, and keep information up to date.
  • Answer employees’ and managers’ first-line practical questions about HR processes, leave, absence, and routine changes; consult an HR colleague or refer complex questions.
  • Coordinate with the Payroll Specialist and provide accurate, timely information for payroll processing.
  • Support the administrative preparation and execution of onboarding for employees in Amsterdam and Oss.
  • Post vacancies internally, track recruitment administration, and coordinate practical matters with the outsourced recruitment team.
  • Maintain complete personnel files and HR documentation in accordance with applicable procedures.
  • Identify bottlenecks in HR administration and contribute practical improvements to daily working methods.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with an HR or payroll system is a plus.

About the Company

AstraZeneca

Global pharmaceutical company developing prescription medicines

AstraZeneca develops and markets prescription medicines and vaccines worldwide, with a focus on oncology, cardiovascular/metabolic, respiratory, and infectious diseases. Its products work by targeting specific biological pathways or cells, using small-molecule therapies, biologics, and vaccines to treat diseases or prevent infections. It differentiates itself through its dual heritage from Sweden and the UK, a broad pipeline, and strong R&D and collaborations that move from discovery to patient access. Its goal is to improve people’s health by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines and vaccines to patients worldwide.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Founded
1913

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