Legal Policy Advisor on Employment Conditions

What will you be doing? 

You serve as a point of contact for HR advisors, HR services staff, functional managers, and supervisors within the organization regarding tactical and operational issues related to employment terms and conditions. You analyze the inquiry and/or request and prepare a written recommendation for the person who submitted it, including a proposed course of action.

In addition, you will identify ambiguities and gaps in the employment policy regulations, assess their implications for the safety region, evaluate the effectiveness of existing policies, and make recommendations regarding the development or revision of policies. You will also propose solutions to problems encountered in implementing policies and develop alternatives to address them.  

In addition, your responsibilities include

• Contributing to the preparation and development of modern HR policies from the perspective of employment conditions.
• Monitoring changes in laws and regulations and their impact on the Amsterdam-Amstelland Safety Region.
• Writing clear, easy-to-understand articles for the intranet about employment conditions and news regarding regulations and legislation.
• Contributing to improvement and change processes within the organization.

Who are you?  

In addition to looking for a great colleague who we can work well with, it’s also important that you communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing. You switch effortlessly between tactical and operational tasks. You enjoy collaborating and maintain both internal and external relationships at all levels within the organization. With your analytical skills, you quickly get to the heart of the matter and know how to convey information clearly. You work in a structured and independent manner.

You'll recognize yourself in this  

• You have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in law.
• You should preferably have experience in employment law and/or civil service law.  
• Ideally, you have experience writing recommendations and developing policies in the field of human resources.

Here's what you'll get from us

At the Amsterdam-Amstelland Safety Region, you can work with a great team where you’ll have opportunities to grow in your role.

• Salary in pay grade 10A ranging from €3,935 to €5,748 per month, based on a 36-hour workweek. In this position, you can advance to pay grade 11 under the CAR-UWO collective bargaining agreement for municipalities.
• A job for 32–36 hours a week
• An individual flexible spending account (IFSA) equal to 18.63% of the gross annual salary, including the year-end bonus and vacation pay
• 187.2 hours of leave based on a 36-hour workweek, of which 43.2 are overtime hours. May 1 and May 5 are fixed days off (10.3 hours); these are included in this total.
• A one-year appointment, with the possibility of a permanent position
• A generous pension plan through ABP, 70% of which is paid by us
• The option to work remotely with a work-from-home allowance of €3 per day
• Monthly health insurance premium
• Free access to all sports facilities and classes at the fire stations
• We place a strong emphasis on (personal) development, offering opportunities to participate in courses, training sessions, and workshops.
• The opportunity to take on an on-call position in addition to your regular job

The department

The Human Resources (HR) department is responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of (strategic) HR policies. In addition, the department supports managers in the implementation of HR policies and contributes to the sustainable employability and development of employees. The HR department consists of HR Consulting, HR Policy, Wellness & Health, Legal Affairs, Career Center, Occupational Health & Safety, and HR Services and Functional Management. The department is led by the HR Manager 

Who is on the policy team? 

The Policy Team is one of the teams within the HR department and consists of four policy advisors who work closely with one another and with the other HR teams. Each policy advisor is also involved in various organization-wide projects. The working relationship is based on mutual trust, openness, transparency, and acting with integrity. 

Want to learn more about the Amsterdam-Amstelland Safety Region? Visit www.veiligheidsregioaa.nl

Apply

If you have any questions about the job description, please email remon.damman@veiligheidsregioaa.nl or call 0615128323.

George van Ee, corporate recruiter, for questions about the application process. George.van.ee@veiligheidsregioaa.nl or 06 15 69 46 19.

You can submit your response through April 20, 2025

We are a safety region in the Netherlands made up of all kinds of people. For us, diversity is key to creativity, inspiration, innovation, and strong teams. Every day, we work to foster an open culture where there is room for everyone’s talents. No matter who you are, we’re here for you, and you’re more than welcome to apply!

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