Operational Excellence and Systems:

• Own and continuously improve the day-to-day administration of our international employee lifecycle, ensuring smooth contract management, payroll preparation, and data accuracy.
• Lead the development of a scalable people operations infrastructure through effective use of technology, automation, and process design.
• Oversee and optimise our global HR systems landscape, with primary ownership of platforms such as Deel, Personio, and Leapsome.
• Manage and maintain compliant employment frameworks across relevant jurisdictions, supporting international entity operations and coordinating with external legal partners.
• Set and oversee the departmental budget.

Talent and Team Leadership:

• Lead, develop, and inspire our International Senior Talent Acquisition Manager, fostering a collaborative, supportive, and high-impact environment.
• Guide our international recruitment framework and employer branding efforts to attract purpose-driven talent.
• Execute strategies for employee engagement, workplace satisfaction, and global well-being initiatives.
• Lead and support employee relations efforts and strategic reviews.

Qualifications

You bring:

• Extensive international leadership experience in a senior HR or generalist role, with a track record of driving success in mission-driven non-profit organizations of 50+ employees.
• Deep expertise in people operations, international employment practices, and cross-border labour law compliance.
• Hands-on experience implementing and managing global HRIS, payroll, or employer-of-record platforms, ideally including Deel, Personio, or Teamtailor.
• Clear capability to turn operational complexity into simple, structured, and scalable processes.
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to foster trust and inclusivity across distributed, multicultural teams.
• Fluency in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• University degree in human resources management, business administration, psychology, law, or an equivalent educational background.

Preferred:

• Practical experience working with European legal entities or works councils.
• Familiarity with AI tools and understanding of how AI can be used responsibly to increase efficiency and scale systems.
• Professional language skills in Dutch, providing the confidence to interface directly with regional authorities or local legal advisors.
• Familiarity with project management tools (we use Wrike).

Benefits of Working with ProVeg

• A strong organisational focus on personal development, with a designated training budget.
• Provision of a work laptop.
• Flexible, trust-based working arrangements and home-office arrangements.
• Career development support.
• Mental health & wellbeing support via access to the OpenUp platform and a free Headspace subscription.
• We are a workplace that encourages everyone to bring their whole selves to work. We are an inclusive workplace for our diverse employees around the world.
• Generous annual leave entitlement - 25 days increasing by one day a year to a maximum of 30 days (plus bank holidays).
• And, last but not least, become part of a great team and work with us towards a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and our planet!
• Depending on your location, there might be additional benefits.

Further Information

Please apply with your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are motivated to join ProVeg and describe how you can bring in your experience to this role. Even if you do not meet all the requirements, we still encourage you to apply. Our tasks are diverse, and we are flexible in how we distribute them. We are happy to support your growth and development.

We also encourage all applicants to apply without a photo or disclosing their date or place of birth.

If you are living with a disability, health condition and/or neurodiversity, please feel free to let us know how we can adjust and support your application process. For example, we can offer alternative tools, different interview formats, or additional time for tasks.

Important: Please make sure to use your own words and ideas in the cover letter. The goal is for us to know you better in order to assess if this role and your motivation are a good fit. Letters written with AI, or written in a language other than English, will be disregarded.

For any questions about the role or application process, feel free to contact people-and-culture@proveg.org. (Please note: Applications sent directly to this email address will not be considered. Kindly follow our official application process.)

Application Process:

• Screening of your application
• Interview with People & Culture (30-40mins)
• Job related trial task (~ 2 hrs.)
• Second interview with the team (60mins)

When:

Application deadline: open until filled

Start date: preferably 01.10.2026