Junior HR Officer

As a key contributor in our HR Ops team in Amsterdam, we are looking for a proactive Junior HR Officer. This role focuses on delivering state-of-the-art HR services to Business and HR stakeholders in a fast-paced, international environment. With a strong affinity for data and systems, you will play an important role in maintaining HR processes, producing reports, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. You will contribute to a high-performing HR function while developing your skills and career. Depending on your skills and aspirations, you can grow into broader or more specialized roles.What You’ll DoGeneral HR operationsSupport day-to-day HR operations, including administration for new hires, leavers, and internal transfers. Maintain accurate employee records, ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations. Assist with HR processes such as onboarding, contract administration, and absence management. Manage employee queries related to HR policies, benefits, and general employment matters. HR systems & reportingSupport HR Business Partners and HR Specialists with business insights through standard and custom reporting. Drive data accuracy and data literacy initiatives. Ensure availability and updates of our local HR systems for all users. Continuous improvementContinuously enhance HR service delivery by collaborating with internal stakeholders, standardizing best practices, and sharing knowledge across teams and regions. Who You AreCompleted HBO or university education in HR, Business Administration, or a related field. Some working experience in HR is required. Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English. Affinity with data and systems, with the ability to use HR systems (e.g. Workday) effectively and create reports. Basic reporting skills with an ambition to further develop them. Strong administrative and organizational skills with attention to detail. Proactive and hands-on, with a willingness to learn and develop. Strong problem-solving abilities and a growth mindset. Who We AreAt Optiver, our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and acting as a stabilizing force no matter the market conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets for everyone who participates. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner of 70+ exchanges across the globe.What You’ll GetYou’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you’ll be surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem solvers. Motivated by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, working collectively to tackle the toughest problems in the financial markets.In addition, you’ll receive:A performance-based bonus structure, enabling all of our employees to benefit from our global profit pool. The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 50 different countries. 25 paid vacation days in your first year, increasing to 30 from your second year onwards. Training opportunities, discounts on health insurance, and fully paid first-class commuting expenses. Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and dinner, world-class barista coffee, in-house physio and chair massages, organized sports and leisure activities, and Friday afternoon drinks. Training and continuous learning opportunities, including access to conferences and tech events. How To ApplyApply directly via the form below. If you have any questions feel free to contact our Recruitment team via our recruitment inquiry form.Please note:We do not require any assistance from third-parties including agencies in the recruitment of this role We cannot accept applications via email’ DIVERSITY STATEMENTOptiver is committed to diversity and inclusion.