HR Generalist

Flow Traders is looking for an experienced HR Generalist to join our HR & Recruitment team in Amsterdam. In this role, you will act as a trusted HR partner, providing operational and strategic HR support across our European offices while driving people initiatives, process improvements, and data-driven decision-making. This is a unique opportunity to join a leading proprietary trading firm with an entrepreneurial and innovative culture at the heart of its business. We value quick-witted, creative minds and challenge them to make full use of their capabilities. What you will do HR Generalist & People Partnering • Serve as a trusted HR partner and first point of contact for employees and managers • Manage the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, benefits, leave, promotions, transfers, and HR documentation • Support relocation, visa, work permit, recruitment, engagement, and organizational change activities • Ensure compliance with labor laws, company policies, data privacy requirements, and HR best practices HR Systems, Migration & Process Improvement • Partner with IT, HR stakeholders, and vendors to improve HR technology, processes, and the overall employee experience • Translate business and HR needs into clear data, reporting, workflow, and system requirements • Support HCM implementation activities, including system upgrades, testing, data migration, configuration, documentation, and user adoption • Lead and contribute to process improvement, automation, and HR technology projects Data, Analytics & Insights • Maintain accurate employee data and ensure data integrity across HRIS and related systems • Collaborate with other HR team members to create HR dashboards, reports, and people analytics to support workforce planning and business decisions • Translate complex workforce data into clear, actionable insights and compelling data stories • Present workforce data, trends, and recommendations to senior leadership to support strategic decision-making • Apply advanced Excel skills, data analysis, reporting, and dashboard creation with data visualization tools What you need to succeed Background & Experience • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field • 6+ years of HR Generalist experience, preferably in an international or fast-paced environment • Strong knowledge of HR operations, employee relations, benefits, and employee lifecycle processes HR Systems & Migration • Technology-oriented mindset with hands-on experience using HRIS, HCM, reporting, or workflow systems • Experience with HCM implementation, HR system transformation, or system integration (highly desirable) • Ability to translate business requirements into practical data, process, and system solutions Data, Analytics & Insights • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills • Experience presenting workforce data and people analytics to senior leadership and influencing decision-making • Strong analytical ability, with high attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy and confidentiality Ways of Working • Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills • Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution • Commitment to continuous improvement What we offer At Flow Traders, we create the conditions for hard‑working, high‑performing people to do their best work. From a thorough onboarding and ongoing access to Flow Academy, to latest technology and a collaborative, non‑hierarchical culture, we give you the tools, ownership, and support to move fast and drive outcomes. We keep a close‑knit, small‑company feel while offering competitive salary, annual discretionary profit share, and comprehens