HR Manager

Who we are

At OpenUp were on a mission to make mental well-being accessible to everyone anytime anywhere. We support companies their employees and their families with a wide range of mental well-being services all from one platform.

Through OpenUp people gain access to well-being check-ins self-guided online courses articles videos interactive group sessions mindfulness sessions and a team of certified psychologists and lifestyle experts. We believe mental and physical well-being go hand in hand and that lifestyle habits like nutrition exercise sleep and stress management are essential for a balanced life. By offering expert support across all these areas we take a holistic approach to health.

Were proud to be ranked #3 on LinkedIns Top Startups 2024 list and were growing fast. With over 1500 (international) client organisations and 300000 supported employees (including companies like Rituals Deloitte Decathlon KPMG and McDonalds) were building the future of well-being at work. And were just getting started.

The Role

As HR Manager at OpenUp you will be a key enabler in making mental well-being accessible by fostering a supportive efficient high-performing and empowering environment for all employees.

You have 5 years of experience in HR with at least 23 years in an advisory role. You understand the importance of HR Operations and can design and execute processes flawlessly. Additionally you are able to advise managers and employees on complex HR topics and resolve nuanced situations. You are customer-focused action-oriented and thrive in dynamic environments.

Were looking for someone who can operate at multiple levels: from rolling up their sleeves to handle operational HR tasks to partnering strategically with leadership. Youre a doer whos equally comfortable improving a payroll process as you are advising managers on organizational development or employee relations.

You love managing complexity optimizing work processes and building effective teams.

• Day-to-day HR operations (onboarding offboarding absence management HR administration etc.) including continuous improvement of core HR processes and their integration with technology
• Monitor and ensure compliance with Dutch labor laws and other relevant regulations proactively advising on legal risks and changes
• Serve as the first point of contact for employees for their inquiries and concerns; providing guidance advice and problem-solving throughout their employee experience
• Business partner activities including assessing team needs together with managers and proposing interventions
• Collaborate with department leaders to execute HR processes and associated activities and provide strategic guidance
• Lead functional ownership in key HR areas such as performance and development compensation and benefits engagement DEIB and HR technology ensuring they align with company goals and policies
• Design and execute people strategies (e.g. recognition program engagement survey etc.)
• As part of the leadership team you will collaborate with other people managers to shape our HR strategy and drive initiatives that support our companys growth and values. You will manage a small team consisting of the Office Manager and an HR Assistant

About You

• Knowledge and experience working with Dutch labor law; fluency in Dutch is required
• Detail-oriented extremely organized and customer-focused
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Tech-savvy and innovation-driven with hands-on experience using tools like HiBob Notion Slack Juro ChatGPT and Zapier and a curiosity for exploring how emerging technologies (especially AI) can enhance and automate HR processes
• Versatile able to handle both tactical and operational HR tasks with a can-do mentality
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and organize and prioritize work
• Interest in developing mental well-being knowledge for self and the organization
• Knowledge of HR best practices
• Passionate about technology and innovation and how latest technological advancements will influence HR practices
• Desirable if you have experience with German labor law

What you can expect

Joining OpenUp means being part of a fast-growing company thats doing something meaningful. Youll work with a diverse and international team. We like to have fun together with many team-building activities like our weekly borrels and after-work sports classes the yearly ski-trip and our Padel tournament. This makes our work fun challenging and dynamic. Apart from this we offer:

• 1500 annual personal development budget
• Monthly home internet/phone contribution
• Daily healthy and vegetarian lunch at our office.
• Weekly office yoga meditation classes or breathing exercises
• Flexible work model (hybrid and options for remote work).
• Monthly drinks and company wide summer fest and other fun activities.
• 27.5 vacation days per year.
• Free and unlimited access for you and your family to all our products including our psychologists.