People Operations Coordinator (Maternity Cover)

Join a fast-growing company with a purpose! Fastned owns and operates a network of 400+ fast charging stations across Europe, giving electric vehicle drivers the power to charge with 100% green energy in just 15 minutes. Our mission is bold: a European network of 1,000 fast charging stations in prime locations, all powered by the sun and wind. We have been voted the best charging network in the UK, France, and the Netherlands. 

If you want to support our team for a one year maternity cover alongside passionate people, and grow fast in an informal, international scale-up environment, keep reading! 

The Role

Are you an HR expert who thrives on variety and international complexity? We’re looking for a People Operations Specialist to provide maternity cover for one year, stepping in as the operational backbone for our teams across Europe. This isn't a role where you'll be sitting on the sidelines; from day one, you’ll own the end-to-end lifecycle for our employees in the Netherlands and our new markets (Spain, Italy, Denmark, and Austria). Our new markets have a combined FTE of 35 employees and the Netherlands has 230 employees. Please note that you will work alongside other People Operations Coordinators for the Netherlands. 

What Will You Actually Do?

In this role, you aren’t just processing paperwork; you are responsible for keeping the HR machine running and for bridging the gap between our global strategy and the local employee experience.

Your work will focus on these core areas:

• Manage the Dutch Systems & Portals: You will take full ownership of our Dutch compliance ecosystem alongside 2 other team members. This includes the end-to-end administration of 30% rulings via the Belastingdienst, managing IND visa sponsorships, and handling all UWV communications for statutory leaves ( maternity, paternity, and parental).

• Relocation & Support: You’ll provide the "soft-landing" support that makes a difference for (international) hires moving to the Netherlands and our new markets, serving as their first point of contact for policy questions, employer statements, and benefits.

• Drive Multi-Country Operations: You’ll be the primary People Ops contact for Spain, Italy, Denmark, and Austria. You’ll work hand-in-hand with local HR Business Partners and Country Leads to process everything from local meal/transport vouchers to complex contract amendments/policies tailored to local labor laws. As these are new markets, you will also support the further development and improvement of the HR landscape. 

• HR Administration and Support: You will maintain HiBob, our HR system, with 100% accuracy. By ensuring every data point - from leave tracking to new hire details - is precise, you’ll play a critical role in seamless payroll preparation and reporting. You will also serve as the first point of contact for all internal inquiries regarding HR policies, benefits, and employer statements, and will resolve tickets via our Jira system.

• Champion Wellbeing & Parental Journeys: You will act as the dedicated resource for our Physical Wellbeing program (handling vendor relations for EGYM, Wellhub, Urban Sports Club, etc.) and serve as the empathetic guide for new parents, ensuring they feel supported and informed throughout their parental leave journey.

• Growth & Expansion: Support the wider People Team as Fastned grows, helping us navigate the administrative challenges of growing headcount in all our territories.

Who Are We Looking For?

We are looking for an HR professional who enjoys the puzzle of international operations - someone who can balance the strict compliance of labor law with the creative problem-solving needed to scale a growing company. Since this is a maternity cover, we need a steady hand who can maintain our high standards while also polishing our current processes. You must also be based in the Netherlands, as our People Operations team is based there. 

The Essentials:

• Proven People Ops Foundation: You have 2+ years of experience in a People Ops or HR Generalist role. If you’ve worked in a fast-paced, international scale-up before, you’ll feel right at home here.

• The "Compliance & Systems" Mindset: You have a solid foundation in Dutch HR administration (IND, UWV, 30% ruling) and aren't afraid of a Jira ticket queue. Experience with HiBob and Lattice is a massive plus, as you’ll be keeping these systems running.

• Discretion & Detail: You’ll be handling sensitive data and complex contracts. Your attention to detail is your superpower, and you treat confidentiality as a top priority.

• The Language Mix: Our company language is English, so you’ll need to be fluent in both written and verbal communication. If you happen to speak Dutch, German, Italian, Danish, or Spanish, that’s a huge plus for our regional entities!

• Adaptability: You are comfortable with the fact that you aren't starting "from scratch." You enjoy taking over existing projects, auditing what’s there, and making them even better during your time with us.

Electric mobility is a new territory for you? Don’t worry! As part of your onboarding, you will participate in a series of exciting workshops where you will learn everything about our industry and fast-charging infrastructure.

Join us in building a better future!

We work hard to change the world, but we don't forget to recognise and celebrate our successes, big and small. Even in a fixed-term role, you are a full part of the team. We focus on work-life balance, provide genuine work flexibility, and have family-friendly policies in place.

Our benefits package includes:

• A training and development budget of €3,000 per year per employee, because development and training are important to us, and our sector offers endless opportunities.

• Daily vegetarian lunches, snacks & drinks are provided at our office.

• To fully embrace the EV lifestyle and ensure seamless travel to job sites, you'll get access to our fully shared electric pool cars.

• 29 holidays + 2 Mission Days you can use to contribute to Fastned’s mission or to support a cause that is important to you.

• Pension plan fully covered by Fastned.

• Mental Wellbeing with nilo health: Access to a confidential mental health platform offering 1-on-1 coaching with psychologists, group sessions, and a variety of digital self-care tools.

• Enjoy a sponsored membership providing flexible access to a wide network of gyms, fitness classes, and wellness facilities across the NL. 

• Going the extra mile for parents: Beyond offering paid parental leave that goes well above the legal minimum, we provide personalised coaching through Foundree to support your well-being and confidence at every stage of your parental journey.

• Understanding women's health is beneficial for all of us, fostering empathy, improving communication, and creating a more inclusive workplace. That's why we teamed up with Flouria, providing you with quick access to a broad range of women's health professionals.

• Other perks include food and drinks available all day at the office, various social gatherings, and exciting yearly company trips!

Interested in making an impact?

We would love to have a conversation with you! Apply now, send us your CV and explain in your motivation letter why you’re excited about joining Fastned as a maternity cover.

Fastned stands for equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, neurodiversity, disabilities, parental status or any other protected characteristic that makes you unique.