HR Officer - the Netherlands

Vacancy for HR Officer 16-24 hours a week Are you a HR professional with a hands-on approach, ready to make an impact in the water and sanitation sector? Aqua for All’s growing and dynamic team is seeking a HR Officer! We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual who enjoys managing the HR chain so that people and processes can work smoothly. This position offers the opportunity to take charge of daily HR operations and play a key role in supporting our team and our mission to achieve SDG 6 — universal access to safe water and sanitation for all Main goal of the role In this role, you’ll play an integral part in maintaining and improving Aqua for All’s HR processes. You are the focal point for your colleagues related to HR lifecycle from recruitments to contracts, onboarding, mutations, leave, illness and end-of-contract. You are responsible for the HR administration of Aqua for All, supporting the team Leads with HR questions and practical support. We welcome a creative and inquisitive person, who will analyze our current HR processes and develop ideas for improvement. You’ll be based in The Hague and work with our international team, working closely with the Lead Finance & Operations. If you are passionate about people and processes and want to contribute to transformative projects in Africa and Asia, we’d love to hear from you! What you’ll do This exciting role reports to the Lead Finance & Operation and includes the following responsibilities: HR administration : Maintain the entire HR admin flow, supporting the employee lifecycle from contract, and mutations to exit. Support : Answer all HR related questions from staff and support the team leads, for example during performance reviews, contract extensions etc. Recruitment : Support the hiring managers to draft a vacancy text, attract and select the right candidate for the role. Onboarding : Make sure new candidates feel welcome, have all the tools and information they need to get started at Aqua for All. Process : Make sure that the HR processes are adhered to within the organisation and where possible signal and realise possibilities for improvement. Training : Organise team days and team week and administrate trainings Travel : Support your colleagues when they arrange their work travel. What we are looking for MBO 4 or HBO degree in HR, or a related field; Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in HR administration and reporting; Proficiency in HR software and tools – AFAS experience is a plus; Ability to work collaboratively with others by demonstrating flexibility and openness to diverse approaches; Strong writing skills and verbal communication skills in English and Dutch. Key competencies Customer Focus : Displays exceptional customer focus by actively listening to customer needs, providing timely and empathetic support, and building positive relationships to enhance overall satisfaction. Responsibility : Taking ownership of tasks, ensuring accuracy and timeliness, being accountable, and understanding the impact on the organization’s success. Organisational Sensitivity : Demonstrates emotional intelligence and cultural awareness, adapting communication and collaboration styles to navigate organizational dynamics and foster effective teamwork. Diligence : Commitment to thorough, accurate, and persistent task execution, maintaining high standards and attention to detail. This includes ensuring that tasks are pursued with dedication and that quality is never compromised. Flexibility : Adaptability and openness to change, with the capacity to adjust to evolving circumstances, tasks, and priorities as needed to support organizational goals. Salary scale CAO Rijk : Scale 8

At Aqua for All, you’ll join a small, dynamic team of 30 experienced colleagues based the Netherlands, Ethiopia and Kenya. We have a global reach and a clear vision: universal access to safe drinking water and sanitation services that are inclusive, affordable, and sustainable. You’ll have space to be creative, bring your own ideas, and make a real difference in the world. Interested in applying? Please send your CV (max. 2 pages) and motivation letter (max. 1 page) to: [email protected] by 7 August . If you have questions about the role, please reach out to Jaimie Keppel, Office Manager, via [email protected]. Applicants must have a valid Dutch work permit and reside in the Netherlands.