Global HR Generalist

• Make a tangible impact in one of the world's leading agribusinesses
• Benefit from global learning opportunities and continuous development
  
  

About Our Client

Join a leading global agribusiness operating across Asia, Europe, North America, and South America. With over 100,000 employees worldwide, this organization plays a major role in providing essential food and agricultural products that support communities and economies across the globe. Sustainability lies at the heart of its operations - working closely with farmers, local communities, and partners to create a positive impact for people and the planet.

The company is a fully integrated "seed-to-shelf" business rooted in agriculture and expanding into essential crops such as palm oil, sugar, soy, sunflower, and coconut.

Job Description

You will work closely with employees and managers, providing advice and support on all HR matters - from employee lifecycle and compliance to compensation, benefits, and engagement. This role is ideal for an experienced, hands-on HR professional who thrives in a small team environment, enjoys taking ownership, and wants to be involved in the full spectrum of HR activities. You will be responsible for:

• Manage the full employee lifecycle: contracting, onboarding, offboarding, and related documentation.
• Serve as first point of contact for employee and manager HR queries.
• Draft and manage contracts, probation reviews, and related letters.
• Monitor temporary contracts and coordinate renewals and approvals.
• Maintain accurate, GDPR-compliant personnel files and HR data.
• Administer leave, absence, and sickness case management.
• Update and maintain HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks.
• Support immigration and relocation processes.
• Contribute to HR policy improvements and operational initiatives across offices.
• Lead or support HR projects on compliance, engagement, and process optimization.
• Conduct and analyze employee surveys to drive improvements.
• Prepare HR reports and assist with audits.
• Provide guidance on employee relations and conflict resolution.
• Support Workday implementation as team expert.
• Support salary benchmarking, job evaluations, and compensation reviews.
• Process monthly payroll inputs and verify accuracy with vendors.
• Liaise with external providers for insurance, pension, and statutory benefits.
• Administer and communicate local benefits programs.
• Deliver HR metrics and personnel cost insights for strategic planning.
  
  

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree level in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a generalist HR role within an international environment, with exposure to compensation & benefits processes.
• Strong knowledge of local and international labor laws, social security, and HR compliance.
• Familiarity with employee relations, performance management, and HR policy implementation.
• Experience with Workday.
• Ability to support and implement Workday and serve as a Workday Guru within the team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Fluent in Spanish, both written and spoken.
  
  

What's on Offer

• An entrepreneurial and international environment where developing opportunities for growth is valued
• A salary indication of €3000 to €5000 depending on your experience
• Flexibility on working hours
• Local and global training & development opportunities
• Company outings, Christmas dinner, and well-being activities
• Healthy snacks and drinks in the office every day
• Office near Central Station of Utrecht, where daily commute is done by public transportation
• Health Insurance compensation
• Travelling costs compensation
• Pension plan
  
  

Contact: Sara Coelho

Quote job ref: JN-112025-6880243