Human Resources Administrator

Who are you?  

With your attention to detail and service-oriented attitude, you ensure that HR administration is handled with the utmost precision. As a key member of the HR and Payroll Administration (PSA) team, you process personnel changes carefully and in a timely manner and maintain an overview of ongoing processes. You answer questions in an approachable manner, communicate clearly, and tackle issues proactively. 

What do you bring to the table?  

You have strong administrative skills, excellent communication skills, and are highly organized. Thanks to your ability to set priorities, you can easily keep track of everything, even when things get busy. You have a high school diploma or equivalent, preferably with a degree in Human Resources (HR) or a similar administrative field. 
You have strong digital skills and are comfortable working with MS Office and HR systems. You are a team player, meticulous, and committed to quality and ensuring that processes run smoothly. 

What will you be doing?

• Accurately processing personnel changes in our HR tool, HR2day, in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement for higher professional education (CBA-HBO) and internal policies
• Maintaining personnel records and employee files from the first day of employment until an employee’s departure
• Drafting employment contracts, employer statements, and employee letters in accordance with applicable guidelines
• Ensuring the prompt and thorough handling of inquiries regarding, among other things, employment terms and conditions, internal procedures, leave, and absenteeism
• Collaborating with payroll administrators and HR consultants in addressing payroll and collective bargaining agreement issues
• Contribute to improvements in work processes and the enhancement of PSA services.

Within our team, we encourage learning and knowledge sharing. You’ll have the opportunity to further develop your skills in this field.

Who are we?  

The Amsterdam University of the Arts (AHK) comprises the Breitner Academy, the Academy of Architecture, the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, the Netherlands Film Academy, the Reinwardt Academy, and the Academy of Theatre and Dance. Through a wide range of specialized higher professional education programs at the bachelor’s and master’s levels, the AHK prepares students for careers in the national and international fields of art, culture, and heritage. Within the AHK, support services are centrally located in the Service Bureau. You can here Meet some of our employees. 

Where will you be working? 

The PSA team is part of the HR department and consists of a personnel administration officer, two payroll specialists, and a PSA team leader. Together, we form a close-knit and dedicated team focused on collaboration, quality, and professional development. We handle HR and payroll administration for 1,100 employees and contribute to reliable and accessible HR services. We also address organization-wide issues related to social security, pensions, the collective bargaining agreement for higher professional education (HBO), and laws and regulations. 

What we offer 

You’ll be working in an inspiring environment, right in the bustling heart of Amsterdam. You’ll start with a one-year contract, with the intention of extending it thereafter. The position is classified in pay grade 7 with a maximum of €3,890.41 gross per month for full-time employment. You can count on attractive employment conditions, such as an 8.3% year-end bonus, a solid pension plan, 428 hours of paid leave for full-time employment, travel allowance, and opportunities for education and professional development. Hybrid work is a given for us; we combine being in the office with working from home in a way that suits you and the team. 
If you are hired as our new colleague, we will require a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) upon your start date. 

Inquiries and Applications 

Does this sound like a great opportunity for you? Then apply and become our newest team member on the PSA team! For more information about this position, please contact Annemieke van Amelrooij, PSA Team Leader, at annemieke.vanamelrooij@ahk.nl. Please send your application, including a cover letter and resume, by email no later than November 14 to the Amsterdam University of the Arts, attn: Annemieke van Amelrooij, via vacature-sb@ahk.nl.