HR Operations Consultant Netherlands

Salary Competitive

Working at Mercell
At Mercell, we're on a mission to revolutionise public procurement, making it accessible and effortless for everyone involved. Imagine a world where public buyers and visionary suppliers come together seamlessly to make a great deal easier and shape the future. That's what we're all about.

With a dynamic culture built on continuous growth, trust, and collaboration, Mercell offers an environment where your talents can thrive. You will be part of an international team with ambitious and dedicated colleagues who are passionate about what they do and supported to be themselves.

Your Mission

As Mercell moves into its next phase, we are strengthening our HR team with an HR Operations Consultant to enhance and streamline HR processes in the Netherlands.

In this role, you’ll work within the HR Operations team and contribute to a wider HR function that includes recruitment and communication. Cross-functional collaboration is a natural and essential part of how we work. 

Core Responsibilities

  • Manage the employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding across the Netherlands

  • Take responsibility for maintaining accurate employee data and explore opportunities to improve efficiency through HR systems (HiBob, Oneflow).

  • Respond to employee questions and concerns, assisting in confidential employee relations matters.

  • Ensure compliance with labor laws and internal policies

  • Monitor labor law developments and share insights with the HR team.

  • Collaborate on regional HR projects and initiatives aimed at improving systems (e.g., HiBob, Oneflow), processes, compliance, and employee engagement.


Who you are

  • You have experience with HR processes and supporting employees through all stages of the employee lifecycle. (If you've worked in HR operations before, that’s great, but it’s not a must.)

  • You’re comfortable working with HR systems and digital tools, and you enjoy improving processes to make them more efficient and user-friendly. Experience with HiBob is a plus, but not a requirement.

  • You have solid experience with Dutch labor law and understand its practical application in the workplace. (You don’t have to be an expert yet—what matters is your ability to learn and apply legal frameworks.) 

  • You’re confident dealing with legal frameworks, and are eager to learn and grow your expertise across different legal systems. As Mercell continues to expand across Europe, knowledge of other European labor regulations like German and/or UK would be a valuable asset.

  • You enjoy working with people across different countries and cultures, providing support and guidance to employees and managers.

  • You’re proactive and curious, always looking for ways to improve things and solve problems rather than just following set processes.

  • You pay attention to details and like things to be well-structured, but you also know how to adapt when things change.

  • You communicate clearly and confidently, helping employees and managers understand HR topics in a simple, practical way.


Start date: As soon as possible
Duration: Full time, permanent
Workplace type: Hybrid, 3 days in the office
Location: Utrecht, Netherlands
Application Deadline: 23.06.2025. However, do not wait to submit your application - we will read applications and talk to potential candidates as we receive them

What we Offer
As a growing technology company, we are committed to taking care of our employees through initiatives such as hybrid work to support your work-life balance, health and insurance plans (may differ per country/office), pension plans, paid parental leave, social happenings and competitive salary packages. Please see https://career.mercell.com/post/our-perks-benefits to get more insights on what to expect of perks, benefits and culture when joining Mercell.

Has this sparked your interest?
Then we can't wait to have you join our mission and look forward to receiving your application!

If you have any questions for this position, we are happy to chat with you. Please reach out to Katy Agahd, Group HR Ops Director.




We may carry out background checks on applicants to verify information that appears on CVs and other documentation. This background check is carried out by an external party and is not carried out without the consent of the applicant. Current applicants will receive further information about this.


For more information or questions please contact us at katy.agahd@mercell.com

Perks and benefits

This job comes with several perks and benefits

Near public transit
Near public transit

Pension plan
Pension plan

Paid holiday
Paid holiday

Work life balance
Work life balance

Gym access
Gym access

Flexible working hours
Flexible working hours

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Working at
Mercell

At Mercell, we’re transforming how businesses manage procurement and public tendering processes. As a leading provider of digital solutions for procurement, we help organizations across Europe streamline, automate, and optimize their sourcing operations. Our cloud-based platform connects buyers and suppliers, driving transparency, efficiency, and compliance in public and private sector procurement. The Problem We Solve: Procurement is often plagued by inefficiencies, manual workflows, and a lack of transparency, making it time-consuming and prone to errors. This not only impacts operational performance but can also prevent businesses from making strategic, cost-effective decisions. At Mercell, we are solving these challenges by providing an integrated solution that simplifies the tendering process, ensures compliance with regulatory standards, and empowers businesses with data-driven insights. Why We Do It: We believe that efficient procurement is at the heart of sustainable business growth. By digitizing and optimizing the procurement process, we help organizations save time, reduce costs, and make smarter decisions, all while fostering a more competitive and transparent marketplace. Our goal is to empower organizations to focus on their core business, leaving procurement complexity to us. At Mercell, we’re driven by innovation and a passion to continuously improve the procurement landscape.

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