Led by an experienced management team and supported by a strong investor group, including large and experienced institutions and strategic partners, EdgeConneX offers a dynamic, fast-paced work environment where we are bringing flexibility, proximity, power, and connectivity to some of the world’s key businesses. With major offices in Herndon, Denver, and Amsterdam, we have a global footprint and a unified team of employees committed to providing a premier customer experience and delivering the full spectrum of data center solutions, from core to edge, like no other data center provider can do.
Focused on driving innovation and helping our customers define and deliver their own unique vision for the Edge, at any scale, in any market worldwide, for any requirement, we are building tomorrow’s data center infrastructure, today for some of the world’s most demanding Network, Content, and Cloud customers.
Human Resources Generalist, EMEA
EdgeConneX is seeking a driven and experienced Human Resources Generalist to join our team in Amsterdam. As a key member of the HR team, the Human Resources Generalist will play a pivotal role in supporting the organization's strategic objectives by providing comprehensive HR support and guidance to employees and management across EMEA. This position reports to the Manager of Human Resources and is based in Schiphol-Rijk, Netherlands.
Primary Responsibilities
- Corporate Culture and Employee Experience: Collaborate with your team and across all functions to promote a world class employee experience, and a positive corporate culture, aligned with EdgeConneX core values.
- Hiring and Onboarding: Provide talent acquisition and onboarding support to the EMEA region in collaboration with the Global Talent Acquisition Specialist and local hiring teams.
- Employee Relations: Act as a trusted advisor to employees and management on HR-related matters, including performance management, conflict resolution, and employee relations issues. Proactively identify and address employee relations trends or concerns to foster a positive work environment.
- HR Administration: Maintain accurate employee records and HR databases, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality. Administer employee benefits programs and assist employees with inquiries related to benefits and HR policies in the EMEA region.
- HR Policy and Compliance: Ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.
- Talent Development: Collaborate with and support leadership in talent development efforts, including assisting with the creation of individualized talent development plans with professional development and training components.
Experience and Qualifications:
- Degree in Human Resources, HR certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent) +5 years’ Human Resources experience, OR minimum 7 years’ experience working in Human Resources with direct experience with the responsibilities listed above.
- Strong knowledge of Dutch employment laws and regulations.
- Demonstrated expertise in employee relations, talent acquisition, and HR best practices.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
- Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Fluent in both Dutch and English.
- Ability to commute daily to our office in Amsterdam, with flexibility for occasional remote working days and/or a hybrid schedule
EdgeConneX believes diversity – of thought, backgrounds and experiences – affects all that we do, from our employees to the solutions we deliver. Our goal is to create an environment in which inclusion through diversity helps deepen the lives and work experience of our employees, enhances our innovation and creativity, and enriches our involvement in our communities. EdgeConneX is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, as well as any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.EdgeConneX offers a competitive benefits package.For more information on how we process your data, visit our Data Privacy Policy here.
