Senior HR Consultant

What will you be doing? 

As a strategic sparring partner to the management teams of the Reinwardt Academy and the Breitner Academy, you will provide direction for organizational and personnel development. You don’t just contribute ideas—you think ahead. You translate ambitions and organizational goals into a clear course of action and ensure that strategy and practice reinforce one another. You move effortlessly between strategic, tactical, and operational levels, but your primary value lies at the strategic level. You oversee the bigger picture and understand what is happening on the ground. Whether it concerns organizational structure, leadership development, work-life balance, social safety, or sustainable employability: you know how to recognize patterns, conduct sharp analyses, and drive change. You work in a politically sensitive environment where diverse interests converge. This requires firmness, tact, and the ability to build trust. You are a natural connector who dares to provide direction. 

Where you make a difference 

You help the organization move forward by: 

• Empowering managers in their role as cultural ambassadors.
• Initiate and oversee change processes.
• Translating data and trends into smart, forward-looking decisions.
• To embed diversity, inclusion, and social safety in a sustainable manner.

Who are you? 

You are an experienced HR consultant who feels at home in an educational organization. You switch effortlessly between strategy and implementation, but your added value lies in the bigger picture: providing direction, creating cohesion, and looking ahead. You are a connector, proactive, and steadfast. You combine analytical acumen with empathy. You possess administrative sensitivity, are confident in your role, and know when to reflect, when to guide, and when to facilitate. A sense of humor and the ability to put things into perspective help you in this regard. 

About the department 

The HR department advises the Executive Board, the academies, and the Service Bureau on organizational development, mobility and talent development, employment conditions, labor law matters, professional development, employee well-being, and recruitment and selection. Key priorities include Diversity & Inclusion, Leadership, and Workplace Safety. The Personnel and Payroll Administration (PSA) is also part of the department. You will work in a professional, close-knit, and collegial team where collaboration and ownership are central. We work hard, with enthusiasm and conviction. 

About the AHK 

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. Together, we train students for careers in the national and international fields of art, culture, and heritage. 

Here's what we offer

The AHK offers an inspiring work environment in the heart of Amsterdam. The AHK strives to be a diverse and inclusive university of applied sciences for both its students and staff. Regardless of where you were born, what you believe in, or whom you love. Everyone is welcome to apply, work, and study with us. 

The position is classified in pay grade 11 under the CAO-HBO (up to €6,677.44 gross per month for full-time employment). Employment and compensation are in accordance with the CAO-HBO; the pay grade depends in part on education, experience, and most recent salary. This is initially a one-year appointment, with the prospect of permanent employment. We offer a competitive benefits package, including a solid pension plan, travel allowance, and approximately 482 vacation hours per year (full-time). Hybrid work is also an option at our organization. A Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) is required for this position. 

Interested?

Is this job a good fit for you? If so, we look forward to receiving your resume and cover letter. Please send your application to: sb@ahk.nl Job Opening. The deadline for submissions is March 22, 2026. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact: Astrid Poetsma, Head of HR, 06-52395042. 

*We prefer to assemble our own team and therefore will not be considering any recruitment inquiries regarding this position.