HR Officer

Do you get thrilled by being the administrative and coordinating backbone of an HR department? Do you have a background in HR/Payroll administration, and do you enjoy being the first point of contact for employees? Are you interested in working for a growing and innovative high-tech company, where people and passion are part of our core values? We'd love to have you!

Who is Xsens

Xsens is a leading full-stack provider of sensors, software, and analytics that enable the digitization of movement. Xsens serves the entertainment, health & sports, and automation & mobility markets. Our innovations enable our customers to capitalize on the value of movement by transforming data into meaningful and actionable insights. Partnering with leading global brands such as Electronic Arts, EPIC Games, 20th Century Studios, Netflix, Toyota, Siemens, and over 1000 sports organizations/research centers/universities, Xsens is creating extraordinary outcomes that move humanity forward. Xsens is a portfolio company of Francisco Partners, visit www.xsens.com to learn more.

Your role as HR Officer at Xsens

As our HR Officer, you are the first point of contact for employees and managers on a wide range of HR-related topics. You play a key role in ensuring smooth and accurate HR administration, while also coordinating processes and collaborating with both internal stakeholders and external service providers.

With a strong focus on administrative excellence, you are responsible for the correct and timely processing of personnel and payroll-related data. In addition, you support and coordinate HR processes such as onboarding, offboarding and expat administration, ensuring a seamless employee experience.

You will be part of our HR team and report to the HR Manager. The role is based in Enschede, the Netherlands. This is a part-time position, 24-32 hours per week.

Key challenges:

• Act as the primary HR contact for employees, answering questions and providing support on HR policies, payroll, benefits, and procedures.

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of personnel data and changes, including hires, terminations, leave administration, salary changes, and bonus payments. Maintain close communication with the payroll provider to guarantee a smooth payroll process.

• Coordinate and execute all administrative processes related to the employee lifecycle, including expat arrangements (e.g. 30% ruling), parental leave, and other HR-related administration. Ensure accurate handling of documentation, compliance with applicable regulations, and smooth alignment with internal stakeholders and external service providers.

• Serve as the main contact for external HR service providers (e.g. payroll, pension, insurance) and ensure effective collaboration with internal stakeholders

• Maintain and continuously improve our HR systems, ensuring data accuracy, user-friendliness, and alignment with HR processes and organizational needs

Xsens is looking for a proactive and independent HR Officer. Someone who thrives in an environment where your service-oriented approach is highly appreciated. You have:

• Working and thinking level at MBO+ (vocational) level

• Relevant experience in HR administration

• Knowledge of HR and pay roll related (fiscal) rules and regulations

• Strong attention to detail

• Highly developed communication skills

• Flexible approach, looking to take on new and interesting tasks

• Fluent in Dutch & English

Working at Xsens

 We value ingenious ideas, no matter where they come from. We believe diverse thoughts, voices, and backgrounds make us stronger as a company. We know that it is through collaboration with people from all walks of life that we make the most positive impact as an organization.

Join Xsens’ innovative, ambitious, and international team, where your ideas and talents make an impact. Along with a competitive compensation package, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and help you thrive.

• 28 paid vacation days with an option to buy, sell, or carry over days, giving you flexibility to manage your time off as appropriate to your situation

• Tax perks for your sports memberships and bicycle purchase; so staying active is easier than ever.

• Flexible working hours and the option to work from home, helping you balance life and work

• Paid volunteer time: Through our partnership with Stichting Present, you have the opportunity to give back to the community during office hours

• Fuel up with complimentary fresh fruit in the office to keep you energized throughout the day

• Our partnership with Equip gives you on-demand access to a dedicated financial planner who provides clear guidance and a concrete plan for wealth building, pensions, and major life events.

• Enjoy company social events as well as fun, informal activities organized by our staff association. From movie nights and sports clinics to cooking classes and LAN parties, there’s always something happening to connect and have fun