Freelance HR & Office Manager (All Genders)
TLDR
Support the growth of a new office by managing all operational HR processes, ensuring compliance with local laws, and providing a decisive edge in defense technology.
About Us
STARK is a new kind of defence technology company revolutionizing the way autonomous systems are deployed across multiple domains. We design, develop and manufacture high performance unmanned systems that are software-defined, mass-scalable, and cost effective. This provides our operators with a decisive edge in highly contested environments.
We’re focused on delivering deployable, high-performance systems - not future promises. In a time of rising threats, STARK is bolstering the technological edge of NATO Allies and their Partners to deter aggression and defend Europe - today.
Your mission
Support the growth of our Dutch entity, taking full ownership of all operational HR and office processes for a small team of around 12 employees.Responsibilities
Ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly, from onboarding to office logistics.
Build and manage the operational backbone of our new office in The Netherlands.
Act as the central point of contact for employees and management in The Netherlands.
Work closely with the central People & Operations teams to align on global.
HR Operations
Manage the entire employee lifecycle: onboarding, offboarding, contracts, changes, and documentation.
Ensure accurate and timely payroll and benefits coordination (in partnership with central HR).
Handle day-to-day HR administration and employee inquiries.
Ensure compliance with Dutch employment law and internal policies.
Maintain and optimize operational HR processes for scalability in cooperation with global people team
processes and compliance.
Office Management
Set up and manage the new office (including space planning, vendor management, and logistics).
Oversee daily office operations, supplies, access, travel, maintenance, etc.
Ensure compliance with health & safety and office policies.
Coordinate local office budgets, invoices, and service contracts.
Act as first point of contact for all office-related topics.
Coordinate office events, meetings, and team gatherings in cooperation with global people team.
Qualifications
Bachelor´s or Master´s degree in Human Resoures, Law or similar relevant field of expertise
Minimum of 3 years of experience with HR and Office Management
At least 2 years of experience with Payroll activities within The Netherlands
Strong understanding of dutch employment law and HR Processes
Proven ability to work autonomously and take ownership
Excellent organizational and communication skills
You are happy to work autonomously with little supervision
Hands-on proactive and solution oriented mindset
High level of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive topics
STARK is a defense technology company that designs, develops, and manufactures high-performance unmanned systems to enhance the deployment of autonomous technologies across various domains. Our focus is on delivering software-defined, mass-scalable, and cost-effective solutions that give NATO Allies a decisive advantage in contested environments, addressing today's rising threats.