People and HR Operations Associate-part time

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Company Description:</strong> Systemiq is the system change company, working to accelerate the transition to a net-zero, nature-positive and more inclusive economy. As a certified B Corp, we partner with business, finance, policymakers and civil society to transform five interconnected systems: energy, nature and food, materials and circularity, sustainable finance, and urban transformation.</p> <p data-start="2454" data-end="2786">We bring together strategy, policy, market design and capital mobilisation to deliver tangible results in the real economy. Founded in 2016, Systemiq has grown to a global team of more than 300 people across Brazil, France, Germany, Indonesia, Kenya, the Netherlands, the UK and the US, united by a singular focus on sustainability.</p> <p></p></div><p><strong>People HR Operations Associate</strong></p> <p><strong>Part time </strong>(40% to 60%- we have an open mind how this would work in a working week)</p> <p>We’re looking for a proactive and organised <strong> People Operations Associate</strong> to join our People team, supporting our European offices — primarily the Netherlands, France, and Germany.</p> <p>You’ll play a key role in ensuring smooth people operations across the employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding, HRIS management, and supporting day-to-day HR processes.</p> <p><strong>What you'll be doing</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Contract &amp; Data Management</strong></li> <li>Draft and process changes to employment contracts (e.g. contract extensions, hours changes)</li> <li>Maintain accurate employee data in our HRIS (iHub) for our European offices</li> <li>Keep personal employee files up to date for payroll and audit purposes</li> </ul> <p><strong>Onboarding &amp; Offboarding</strong></p> <ul> <li>Coordinate onboarding for new joiners across Europe, including scheduling, stakeholder comms, and induction materials</li> <li>Track probation periods and follow up with relevant managers</li> <li>Manage the leaver process, including exit interviews and offboarding logistics</li> </ul> <p><strong>Regional People/HR Support</strong></p> <ul> <li>Be the first point of contact for day-to-day People queries from employees in the Netherlands, France, and Germany</li> <li>Support local processes such as leave of absence tracking, reference letters, benefits administration, and relocations</li> </ul> <p><strong>Payroll &amp; Reporting</strong></p> <ul> <li>Assist in preparing monthly payroll changes for European teams</li> <li>Provide HR data and reports for internal stakeholders as needed</li> </ul> <p><strong>Project Support</strong></p> <ul> <li>Contribute to People team initiatives and support with ad-hoc projects</li> <li>Help maintain and update People-related content on our intranet</li> </ul> <p><strong>What we're looking for</strong></p> <ul> <li>Proven HR or People Ops experience in a European context — experience in the Netherlands is essential, with France and Germany also advantageous</li> <li>Highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident juggling multiple tasks</li> <li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills — you’re approachable, empathetic, and able to work across cultures</li> <li>Comfortable working independently and collaboratively</li> <li>Fluent in <strong>Dutch</strong> (native or business level) and proficient in <strong>English</strong> (spoken and written)</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><div id="description__body"></div> <p><strong data-start="578" data-end="603">Diversity &amp; Inclusion</strong><br data-start="603" data-end="606">At Systemiq, we absolutely believe diverse perspectives are essential to driving system change. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people feel respected, supported and able to do their best work.</p> <p>Click&nbsp;<a href="https://www.systemiq.earth/privacy-policy/">here</a> to view our Data Policy.</p></div>