Management Assistant HR

Full-time/Part-time, 32-38 hours per week

Are you ready to play a pivotal role in driving the success of our fast-paced and dynamic environment at Action? We're looking for a proactive, experienced Management Assistant who thrives in high-energy settings, effortlessly manages shifting agendas, and consistently stays a step ahead. Take action now and become an indispensable link in our organisation as Management Assistant to our HR Director.
 

This is your daily action 

As Management Assistant to our HR Director, you'll be at the heart of ensuring our HR operations run seamlessly. Your organisational skills and proactive approach will be crucial in helping the HR Director focus fully on their core responsibilities. You’ll expertly manage their busy calendar, prioritise incoming emails, and handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.

Planning and coordinating key meetings and events will be part of your daily routine, ensuring every detail (appointments, locations, attendees, and required information) is impeccably arranged. You'll collaborate closely with the HR Director to highlight urgent matters, track necessary actions, and anticipate upcoming priorities.

Beyond excellent calendar and email management, you’ll arrange both domestic and international travel, managing every aspect from flights and accommodation to local transport. Your ability to set clear priorities will enable the HR Director to remain focused and efficient in their role.

Fluency in English and Dutch is essential, as you’ll be part of an international environment and also support the HR Director in meetings such as workers council discussions, occasionally taking notes in Dutch.
 

Meet your team 

At Action HR, you'll join a dynamic team of dedicated professionals committed to supporting our people and driving Action’s rapid international growth. Our ambitious environment offers you the opportunity to pioneer new initiatives, take ownership, and make meaningful contributions to exciting projects. From launching employer brand campaigns across multiple countries to future-proofing HR systems used Europe-wide, you'll play a role in making Action better every day. Curious to know more? Discover Action HR for yourself!
 

This is you 

You’re the dependable and proactive partner our HR Director can fully trust. You know exactly how to navigate shifting priorities in a dynamic setting and handle confidential information discreetly and reliably.

You also bring:

• At least three years' experience in a similar role
• Proven experience handling confidential information
• Excellent command of Dutch and English (both spoken and written)
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Availability to be present in our office at least 4 days per week
• Discipline, meticulous attention to detail, and proactive planning are essential but equally important is genuine care and a personal touch, ensuring the HR Director's day runs smoothly, every preparation is flawless, and needs are anticipated. If you're someone who sees yourself as a strategic partner rather than simply an assistant, capable of balancing speed with precision, we’d love to hear from you!

What we offer

Surprisingly more! From our bustling home base in the Netherlands, you’ll have an impact on the whole of Europe. The counter now stands at more than 2,900 stores in 13 countries and millions of smiles from our customers. And we have big growth ambitions. For Action and for you. Because our growth means that you can always take new steps. A different job, an interesting innovation project, new skills: as a professional you can develop without limits. And all this in a culture where our shared values are truly lived: customer focus, teamwork, simplicity, discipline, cost conscious and respect.

And did you know? We also offer:

• 24 holiday days, plus the option to purchase 5 extra days (based on 38 hours)
• Flexible working based on 36/38 hours (4 days in office & 1 day WFH) otherwise 4 days in office based on 32 hours
• 15% employee discount at Action stores
• Shuttle service to and from Hoorn Station and HQ. 
• Mobility allowance and a pension scheme (Zwaagdijk-Oost is easily accessible, just 30 minutes drive from Amsterdam - no traffic!)

How we contribute to the society

If you only know Action from the stores, a world will open up for you when you come and work with us. We work hard to make a positive impact on society and the environment. Did you know, for example, that we sponsor more than 2,500 children worldwide who grow up in an SOS Children's Village? That our team reflects the diversity of our customers, including 159 different nationalities? That we purchase 94% of our wood products and 100% of our cotton sustainably? And that almost all our stores only use energy-efficient LED lighting? Yes, that is also Action. Curious about what other initiatives we’re facilitating? Join our team and find out for yourself. 

Interested?

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we warmly invite everyone who recognises themselves in this vacancy to apply. So take action and apply for this position now!

What Happens Next

1. Apply for the position.
2. We’ll review your application and get back to you promptly.
3. We’ll invite you for an interview to see if we’re a great match.
4. If selected, you’ll complete an online assessment.
5. Second interview: discuss the results and explore the role in depth.
6. If it’s a match, welcome aboard as our new Management Assistant HR!

Ready to take your HR career to the next level? Apply Now!