Senior Manager, People Operations

sennder is Europe’s leading digital freight forwarder. In a traditional industry, we are moving fast to digitize and automate all road logistics processes. We move trucks with courage and the power of data to unlock endless and sustainable capacity at exceptional quality. Get to know us better by reviewing our "About Us" presentation.   

This role is based in our Amsterdam office and offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of our people function in a dynamic scale-up environment. You will report to the Sr. Director of Total Rewards and People Experience.

As the Senior Manager, People Operations, you will play a key role in leading operational excellence within the People Department. You will oversee and lead all aspects of the employee lifecycle, ensuring seamless processes from onboarding to offboarding. Acting as a trusted advisor to employees and stakeholders, you will drive impactful initiatives while collaborating with teams across our European offices. 

We value humility and we're as interested in your character as we are in your talent. Please apply, even if you feel you only meet part of our listed criteria. Diversity drives innovation and we offer an international and friendly work environment with an energetic company culture. Just be yourself and maybe you’ll bring something valuable to the role we didn't initially think of.

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IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL ...

• • Oversee and optimize the full employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
  • Lead HR process harmonization and improvement post-acquisition.
  • Drive strategic projects, leveraging technology to enhance operations.
  • Collaborate with regional teams to align HR strategies and initiatives.
  • Provide data-driven insights to support decision-making.
  • Build and develop a high-performing People Operations team across Europe.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

 

PREFERABLY YOU HAVE ...

• 5+ years people management experience 
• 7+ years experience in HR operations, including contract management, labor law compliance, visa processes, and payroll
• Experience working closely with C-Suite on a daily basis, sharing your insights, influencing with data and making strategic decisions
• Proven ability to manage complex HR processes in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Experience in integrating and transferring HR Processes, such as payroll, employee services, on and offboarding
• Excellent communication skills in English. Another European language is a plus. 
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
• Familiar and comfortable in start up environments and preferably experience of large acquisitions/mergers
• The ability to mentor and develop team members earlier in their career

 

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT… 

At sennder, we want to maximize the individual potential of all employees and reinforce an inclusive culture and environment of continuous learning that empowers people to succeed as a team. In addition to humility, we value commitment, team spirit and respect to build fruitful collaboration across teams. Learn more about who we are on our career site.  

• Fast growth scale-up with an international team of 1500 people, 74+ nationalities spread across multiple European offices and countries. With English as our common language, we are able to work together. 

• Learning and development on the job and with the support of an annual review process, learning allowance, high potential programs, sennder onboarding academy, and internal trainings.  

• Various opportunities to connect with colleagues through team events and company get-togethers such as our highly anticipated sennder Summer Camp. 

• Prioritize employee engagement and mental well-being by fostering a supportive environment through our well-being platform and conducting regular employee satisfaction surveys. 
• Hybrid work model where you seamlessly merge virtual productivity and in-office collaboration with your colleagues.  
• Competitive compensation package including objective-based bonus, referral reward, and in some cases virtual option plan.
• Vibrant offices complete with healthy snacks, focus zones, and social areas to connect with your colleagues. Click  Amsterdam  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybDNPtYAkrA for a virtual tour and better yet, hope to see you soon!  

We value humility and we're as interested in your character as we are in your talent. Please apply, even if you feel you only meet part of our listed criteria. Diversity drives our innovation and we offer a collaborative, dynamic, and international work environment. Just be yourself. We are excited to meet you and for you to join us in shaping the future of the logistics industry in Europe. 

If you have any questions or need special accommodation please reach out to us at ta@sennder.com. As soon as you apply your journey with sennder begins.