HR Consultant

About the role

You will be part of an HR department with 13 colleagues. The team consists of HR advisors, HR staff members, an HR project manager, and colleagues specializing in occupational health and safety, security, and internal communications. There is a wealth of in-house expertise, and communication lines are short. Within this team, you will have clear responsibility for Engineering & Workshops and several staff departments, comprising a total of approximately 275 employees.

Your primary focus will be on the behind-the-scenes departments: from the set design studio to stage technology, lighting, props, audio, video & media, facilities & building management, and theater technology maintenance. This means you’ll be working closely with the people who make our productions possible behind the scenes. You understand the dynamics of a production organization and know what that requires of teams, managers, and staff.

You serve as a point of contact for managers and employees regarding questions about employability, performance, development, absenteeism, employment conditions, and career paths. You contribute ideas on behavior and culture and help foster a socially safe and professional work environment. In doing so, you’ll seamlessly switch between providing advice, implementing solutions, and managing HR projects on topics such as sustainable employability, leadership development, diversity and inclusion, social safety, strategic workforce planning, and the further professionalization of HR processes. In this way, you’ll bridge the gap between policy and practice in an organization where expertise, creativity, and collaboration are central.

About you

You have experience as an HR advisor or in a similar role. You are a confident and approachable conversation partner and can easily connect with people at various levels within the organization. You communicate clearly, listen attentively, and are not afraid to ask follow-up questions when necessary. You combine a coaching style with sound judgment and handle even complex or sensitive situations with care. You work independently, maintain a clear overview of files and projects, and are proficient with digital systems such as AFAS. Since we collaborate with many international colleagues, you are comfortable communicating in English.

What we offer

• an appointment initially for one year, with the intention of extending it;
• The salary for this position ranges from a minimum of €4,467 to a maximum of €6,241 gross per month, depending on knowledge and experience;
• 30 vacation days and 5 compensatory time off days (for full-time employment, 38 hours per week);
• 8% vacation pay and a good pension plan;
• an attractive package for our opera and ballet performances;
• room for growth; we invest in your personal and professional development through educational and training opportunities;
• a contribution toward a gym membership;
• travel expense reimbursement (including bicycle reimbursement for distances under 8 km);
• bike plan with tax benefits;
• an excellent artists' lounge that doubles as a company cafeteria;
• The NO&B collective bargaining agreement applies to this position (click here);
• You’ll be working in a unique location in Amsterdam, surrounded by creativity and craftsmanship.

Apply

Are you interested in this position? We’d love to receive your resume and cover letter via the “Apply” button on our website. The job posting will close as soon as we find a suitable candidate. We process applications through our HR software; therefore, please do not apply via email. Dutch National Opera & Ballet embraces diversity and inclusion. Job openings are open to everyone.

Contact

If you have any questions about the position, please feel free to email Sanneke van Breemen, Head of HR, at s.vbreemen@operaballet.nl. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Bo Windeij, b.windeij@operaballet.nl

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