HR Officer

Introduction

To ensure smooth HR operations during maternity leave, we are seeking a temporary HR officer for a seven-months period from June up to and including December 2025. In this role, you will support the HR team in key operational tasks and employee support, ensuring continuity in HR services.

Job description

Your daily activities and main responsibilities include:

• Provide HR administrative support, including contract processing and onboarding/offboarding of employees
• Act as a first point of contact for HR-related queries from staff and managers
• Assist in recruitment and selection processes, including vacancy postings and interview coordination
• Support HR policy implementation and ensure compliance with internal guidelines and labour regulations
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems
• Coordinate internal HR communications and support in employee engagement initiatives

Job requirements

About you:

• A background in HR, business administration, or a related field
• At least five years of experience in an HR support or advisory role
• Knowledge of Dutch labour laws and HR regulations is a plus
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while maintaining strong collaboration with the HR team
• Experience in an international or academic environment is an advantage
• Fluency in English and Dutch (both written and spoken)

Employment conditions and benefits

Our offer

We offer an internationally oriented and dynamic work environment, with the opportunity to gain experience in a leading academic institute specializing in urban development.

A temporary contract with a competitive salary. A supportive and collegial HR team.

Some specifics:

• The position is based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands
• Seven-months period: June up to and including December 2025
• 0,6 fte
• The minimum gross monthly salary is € 3.218 with a maximum of € 4.298. This is based on 40 working hours per week and on the salary scale 8 of the collective labour agreement for Dutch universities (CAO NU).
• IHS has attractive employment conditions, which include a holiday allowance of 8.0%, an end-of-year bonus of 8.3% and 30 annual vacation days in case of a full work week.
• The ideal starting date is 1 June 2025.

Please note that IHS has its own Labour Conditions and does not follow the full CAO-NU, only for the salary development.

Everything else we have to offer you can be found below!

A sustainable, inclusive and diverse working environment with an open culture where you can be yourself and we pay attention to each other and to the world. For example, participate in networks such as Young@EUR, Fame or QuEUR.

A good pension plan, discount on various group insurances, travel allowance, home office and internet allowance.

Faculty / Institute / Central service

The Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS) is a centre of urban expertise at Erasmus University Rotterdam. At IHS, we envision liveable, socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable cities. Our mission is to inspire and empower urban professionals and citizens to make cities work for all.

Looking at cities from different perspectives, we educate urban professionals from diverse backgrounds, provide consultancy services to national and local governments and engage in cutting-edge urban research. Bringing practical experience from real-life projects back to the classroom, we inspire collaboration and co-creation of urban knowledge. Together with our partners, we work at the forefront of urban development to improve the wellbeing of people living in cities across the globe. IHS has approximately 55 staff– while we are based in Rotterdam, we have a strong interdisciplinary and international outlook and approach.

The Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS) is a research, advisory, and education institute that operates under the Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences (ESSB) and the Erasmus School of Economics (ESE). IHS is part of the EUR Holding BV.

Group

The HR team at IHS consists of the Head of HR and three HR officers, who work together to support staff and leadership on HR-related matters. One of our HR officers will be on maternity leave during this period, and we are looking for a temporary replacement to help maintain seamless HR services.

Department

The HR department is essential in shaping organizational culture and supporting strategic goals. Focused on employee development, recruitment, and retention, the team ensures that the right talent drives success. They prioritize employee engagement and well-being through initiatives that foster a positive work environment. By managing performance evaluations, training programs, and compliance with labor laws, the HR team supports both employees and management, promoting effective communication and creating a thriving workplace where everyone can excel.

Additional information

For more information about IHS, please visit our website www.ihs.nl. More information about the position can be obtained from Maria Spyreli (hr@ihs.nl).

Applying

If you are available and would like to contribute to a dynamic HR team, we would love to hear from you!

The application procedure consists of maximum two interviews. The interviews will take place in week 3 April – 10 April. 

You can apply for this position up to and including the closing date, 30 March. Attach your cover letter and CV to your application in English.

We look forward to receiving your application.

IHS offers equal opportunities to all employees and applicants, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability, citizenship or any other aspect that makes them unique. We hope to welcome you in our community.