People & Culture Manager

The role

We are a global creative agency, with more than 1000 people globally, delivering world-class creative campaigns and strategies based on social insights, for best-in-class brands.

At We Are Social, people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re on the lookout for a People & Culture Manager to join our Amsterdam team and ensure our employees have the best possible experience. From navigating Dutch bureaucracy to championing our culture, you’ll play a key role in creating a supportive, inclusive, and vibrant workplace.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment and knows their way around the unique challenges of agency life. Sound like you?

What You’ll Be Doing:

Being a Culture Champion

Be the first point of contact for employees, helping them navigate everything from HR policies to benefits with clarity and care. Ensure every new team member’s onboarding experience is nothing short of amazing. Design and lead engagement initiatives that champion a high-performance culture which supports our mission and business objectives.

Teaming Up for Bigger Impact

Work with the Global P&C team to align our Amsterdam HR practices with global strategies. Support initiatives around performance management, learning and development, and employee engagement. Ensure an optimal experience at every touchpoint in the life-cycle giving employees a strong sense of belonging.

Keeping Things Running 

Team up with local and regional  leadership to make sure our P&C strategies don’t just support the business—they supercharge it. Be the go-to advisor for managers, helping them navigate performance management, team development and people challenges. Work side-by-side with hiring managers to craft sourcing strategies that bring the best people our way.

Requirements

• HR Strategist & Partner: You’re experienced in aligning HR initiatives with business objectives and advising leaders on people matters.
• Recruitment Rockstar: You excel in finding, attracting, and retaining top talent.
• Expat Extraordinaire: You know your way around residency permits, BSN appointments, and the 30% tax ruling like a pro.
• Detail Obsessed: You’re meticulous, organized, and always on top of compliance.
• People Person: You’ve got empathy in spades and love creating meaningful connections.
• 4+ years of relevant HR experience
• Familiarity with Dutch labor laws and expat management.
• Proficiency in written and spoken Dutch and English

Benefits

• Career Path Design – quarterly reviews and annual evaluations.
• WAS Passport – opportunity to work for two weeks a year in any of our network offices.
• Bottom Up & Top Down professional training.
• Mental Health, CSR, and Diversity & Inclusion activities.
• Smart working up to 2 days a week.
• You will experience a young, creative, and dynamic environment with an average age of 30.

We Are Social is an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

We promote the inclusion and work integration of people belonging to protected categories – as regulated by Law 68/99.

This job opportunity is addressed to both sexes, in accordance with Laws 903/77.

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