International HR Consultant Netherlands

Job description

The job Do you enjoy helping international companies navigate HR in the Netherlands? At Parakar, we support ambitious businesses as they grow across Europe, combining consultancy with hands-on solutions in HR, payroll, compliance, and employment. As an International HR Consultant Netherlands, you help clients build and support their Dutch workforce with confidence. You advise on local HR matters, solve complex people challenges, and ensure employees feel supported while clients stay compliant and well-positioned for growth. Are You Excited to Work in an International and Fast-Moving Environment? In this role, you are more than an HR contact. You are a trusted advisor and local expert for international clients navigating the Dutch employment landscape. Alongside day-to-day HR support, you also contribute to broader HR Services projects for clients whose needs go beyond Employer of Record solutions. You will work closely with clients, colleagues in Breda, and HR specialists across Europe. We are looking for someone who enjoys ownership, moves comfortably in a changing environment, and wants to grow with a company that is continuously building for the future. What You’ll Do Every day, you will work with international companies that rely on Parakar to be their local HR expert in the Netherlands. You will advise on employment-related matters, support employees and managers, and help clients stay compliant while creating a strong employee experience. Your responsibilities include: Acting as the first HR point of contact for international clients and their employees in the Netherlands; Advising on onboarding, offboarding, immigration, absence, performance, leave, employment law, and HR policies; Supporting clients with broader HR consultancy assignments and HR Services projects beyond Employer of Record (EOR) solutions; Translating complex client questions into practical and compliant HR solutions; Working closely with payroll, legal, and HR colleagues from other country teams to deliver a seamless client experience; Building trusted relationships with clients and acting as their sparring partner on local HR matters; Contributing to process improvements and helping Parakar stay future-focused in the way we work and support our clients. This is your job if You are an HR professional with a consultancy mindset, strong communication skills, and the confidence to advise international clients in a fast-changing environment. You recognize yourself in the following: You have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent working and thinking level; You have around 4 to 5 years of relevant work experience in HR, preferably in a consultancy, international, or client-facing environment; You have solid knowledge of Dutch HR and employment legislation; Experience with Belgium HR or employment legislation is a strong plus; You enjoy combining operational HR support with more complex HR consultancy assignments; You are tech-savvy and feel comfortable working in an environment where systems, tools, and ways of working continue to evolve; You are proactive, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-moving organization that is still growing and developing; You are fluent in Dutch and English, both spoken and written; You are available to work from our Breda office on a regular basis. We are not just looking for someone with HR knowledge. We are looking for someone who fits Parakar. Someone who takes ownership, thinks ahead, works thoughtfully, empowers others, and brings people together. Someone who enjoys being part of an ambitious and evolving organization, and who wants to help shape both our clients’ success and our own growth. Why Parakar? Working at Parakar means being part of an inspiring and international environment where you are challenged and supported every day to do meaningful work. You will join an ambitious and close-knit team where quality, collaboration, and personal development are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in ownership, encourage initiative, and invest in people who want to grow with us. As Parakar continues to evolve, you will have the opportunity to grow alongside the business and make a visible impact. Our offer A gross monthly salary between €3200 and €4600; A bonus scheme allowing you to earn up to 10% of your annual salary in addition to your base salary; An annual personal development budget of €1,000; An OV business card Reimbursement of your basic health insurance; 31 vacation days based on full-time employment; An annual team event with all your international colleagues. We are open to part-time candidates, with a minimum availability of 28 hours per week. Yes, give me the job! Do you see yourself as an HR Consultant at Parakar? Send us your CV and motivation letter. We look forward to hearing your story.