Human Resources Manager

HR Manager (Standalone) – Global Professional ServicesLocation: Remote (Netherlands / Europe)The Opportunity

Are you an HR professional who excels in a "standalone" environment? A high-growth global professional services firm is seeking a proactive HR Manager to take full ownership of their people operations.

This is a newly created, hands-on role designed to provide structure to a global team of 30+ professionals. You will be a central part of the management team, moving the firm away from manual processes to build a professional HR infrastructure from the ground up.

The Role: A Dual Focus

1. Internal Infrastructure & Global Operations

• Systems: Transition the firm from manual tracking to a dedicated HRIS/Talent Management System.
• Compliance: Formalise employee handbooks and ensure legal compliance across the Netherlands, UK, and Malaysia, as well as any other jurisdiction where the firm engages employees or contractors.
• Recruitment: Lead end-to-end global hiring, including immediate project staffing needs in Denmark.
• Performance: Establish a formal framework with clear KPIs and growth tracking.

2. Client Consultancy (30–40% of time)

• Act as a human capital consultant, advising the firm’s prestigious global clients on complex cross-border HR and talent projects.

Who You Are

We are seeking a meticulous professional with the foresight to manage legal risks and the autonomy to shape a global HR strategy.

• Background: Proven experience within Professional Services (Audit, Legal, or Consulting).
• Cross-Border Expertise: Strong knowledge of Dutch labor and UK employment Laws, coupled with the ability to navigate and apply employment regulations across other international jurisdictions.
• Global Mindset: Highly adept at managing a workforce spread across multiple continents, with a deep understanding of the nuances of diverse labour markets.
• Skills: Fluent in English with a meticulous approach to policy, infrastructure, and detail.
• Mindset: You thrive in a standalone role where you are the sole point of contact for all "People" matters.

Why Join This Firm?

• Strategic Autonomy: The freedom to build, shape, and own the HR department.
• International Exposure: Work on prestigious international projects within a high-growth environment.

Interested in shaping a global HR function? Please submit your CV for confidential consideration