HR Assistant (12 Hours Per Week)

Are you passionate about working in an international environment? Looking for an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Human Resources? Are you detail-oriented, proactive, and ready to support a growing team? Then you could be our new HR Assistant!

We Are Solarplaza

Solarplaza is a global leading organizer of high-level international solar energy conferences around the world. We provide knowledge and networking solutions for the renewable energy industry in both established and emerging markets. With a diverse team of 40+ young professionals from 15 different countries, we are driven by our mission to accelerate the global energy transition from our office in Rotterdam. Over the past 20 years, we’ve built a global network to positively impact the world by promoting renewable energy.

Your Role and Mission

As an HR Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting our HR team and contributing to the smooth operation of our HR processes. Your tasks will include:

• Screen calling candidates and scheduling interviews.

• Updating various HR platforms, such as Exact and other relevant systems

• Filing employment applications and ensuring employee records are up-to-date.

• Adjusting holiday balances and contract conditions in the system.

• Assisting with administrative tasks, including contacting Dutch authorities when necessary to obtain information.

• Providing overall HR administrative support and assisting the team with day-to-day tasks.

• Assist with HR projects and initiatives

• Other relevant HR tasks

What Your Day Might Look Like

You arrive at the office and check in with your HR colleagues to align on priorities for the week. After updating contract conditions in Exact and other platforms, you screen call candidates for internships and schedule interviews. Later, you assist in contacting Dutch authorities to clarify some employment-related matters. You have lunch with your colleagues, send a few emails to confirm interview appointments, and wrap up the day by updating holiday balances in the HR system.

What We Expect From You

• Ideally, you are a student pursuing a degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field; however, we are also open to candidates looking for a part-time role.

• Intermediate excel skills

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to handle confidential matters with reliability and discretion.

• Proactive and eager to learn about HR practices.

• Excellent communication skills, with fluency in English (Dutch is a plus).

• Comfortable working in an international and multicultural environment.

• Able to work 12 hours per week, including at least one full day in the office (the other hours can be worked remotely).

What You Can Expect From Us

• An initial contract of 6 months, with a one month probationary period

• A salary of 14.5 euros gross per hour (approximately)

• 28 days of holidays for full time employment (pro rata to your work hours)

• Flexibility to accommodate your schedule during exam periods.

• An opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional HR environment.

• A chance to work in a purpose-driven organization contributing to the energy transition.

• Paid position with potential growth opportunities.

• A balance between working from home and in the office, ensuring regular connection with the team.

Interested?

Do you want to join an international team and gain real-world HR experience? Apply now and connect with us on LinkedIn to stay updated on our mission.

We'll consider and invite candidates as they apply, so don’t wait—apply today! We’re excited to meet you!