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Fortanix is a data-centric cybersecurity company specializing in Confidential AI, advanced cryptography, and data security solutions for hybrid multi-cloud environments. The company has earned multiple Cybersecurity Excellence and Innovation Awards and is recognized by industry leaders including NVIDIA, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Intel, and others.
You will serve as an HR Associate managing HR operations for Fortanix's Netherlands team and supporting the broader EMEA employee population. This is a hands-on, full-lifecycle HR role in a growing startup environment.
**Key Responsibilities:**
HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle: Manage day-to-day HR operations for Netherlands and EMEA employees, including onboarding, employee changes, leave, transfers, and offboarding. Administer Dutch payroll, pension, benefits, and absence management in partnership with external providers. Maintain accurate HRIS data and employee records in compliance with GDPR. Serve as first point of contact for employees and managers on HR questions and employee relations matters, including Dutch sickness and return-to-work processes. Manage EOR providers and employees across EMEA, coordinating payroll, employee changes, invoices, and local employment requirements. Coordinate immigration and work authorization matters, including visa/work permit applications, renewals, and documentation.
Employee Experience & Office Operations: Lead employee engagement initiatives for the Eindhoven office, creating programs that strengthen connection and culture. Plan team events, celebrations, lunches, and 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.
Global HR Partnership: Partner with the global HR team to implement HR programs consistently while accounting for local requirements across Netherlands and EMEA. Bring local expertise to global initiatives and continuously improve HR processes. Take ownership of HR projects from start to finish and support evolving priorities in a fast-moving startup.
**Requirements:**
- 1+ years 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 EOR employees/providers across multiple countries; immigration and work authorization experience strongly preferred
- Comfortable supporting employees across EMEA and working with local providers and advisors
- Based in the Netherlands or Belgium and able to work from Eindhoven office 4 days per week
- Fluent in Dutch and English
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable independently managing a broad range of HR responsibilities
- Strong judgment and discretion when handling sensitive employee matters
- Proactive and people-oriented, with genuine interest in employee engagement, culture, and bringing people together
- Comfortable taking ownership and adapting quickly in a fast-moving, international startup environment
