HR Business Partner EMEA [Dutch Speaking]

We are KRAFTON – a collective of independent game development studios brought together to create innovative and engaging entertainment experiences for gamers across the world.

Since the release of our flagship title – PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS – in 2017, it has become one of the highest selling video games of all time with over 70 million copies sold.

We are headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, with regional KRAFTON offices located across the globe.

Our Amsterdam Office is KRAFTON’s EMEA Headquarters which covers the Europe, Middle East & Africa, and the CIS regions, with teams dedicated to Publishing, Esports, Content, Communications and General Operations. These teams support all local offices and development studios in our region.

Onsite, our Amsterdam Office also houses PUBG Studios which is busy with the development of an exciting new IP, currently known as Project “Black Budget”.

We are in search of an enthusiastic, experienced, and self-motivated person for the HR Business Partner role to join us in our Amsterdam office! The HR Business Partner role is crucial in aligning HR strategies with overall business objectives. This position requires excellent organizational skills, great intercultural communication skills, a keen eye for detail and the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially. If you are passionate about HR then this position is for you. Ultimately, you will gain HR experience in a fast-paced work environment by supporting and improving all HR functions.

Basic Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop and drive our HR strategy and initiatives, ensuring alignment with business strategies to drive organizational success.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to management, providing HR guidance on procedures and policies to enhance employee engagement, retention, and productivity.
• Resolve employee relations issues and address grievances to maintain a positive work environment.
• Identify, develop, implement, and oversee learning and development programs.
• Assist with payroll processing and management to ensure accurate and timely compensation.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations across different regions, including liaison with Dutch governmental entities like UWV, SVB, and Belastingdienst.
• Oversee absence management, including sick leave and vacation days, to maintain operational efficiency.
• Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, legal developments, and other relevant information to continually optimize HR strategies.

We are ideally looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• Several years of experience in a similar HR role.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team setting (as well as independently).
• Comprehensive understanding of Dutch Labor Law, Dutch Payroll Tax, and the Arbo legislation.
• Familiarity with payroll processes.
• Experience with knowledge migrant visa's and the 30% ruling.
• Experience with complex and matrix organizations in a multinational/multicultural company.
• Highly assertive, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proactive and initiative-taking approach.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Fluency in written and spoken Dutch and English.

Pluses

• Experience with Workday
• Experience in the Gaming Industry
• Multilingual (French, German, Spanish or other European language)
• A passion for the games and the gaming industry.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary
• An allowance to cover the Dutch mandatory health insurance
• 25 paid + 4 extra paid working days off a year
• Pension scheme
• A commuter allowance
• Lunch allowance and a range of snacks & drinks
• Health and Wellness allowance

More about our Amsterdam office…

Our office is situated in the Amsterdam Zuid area, a buzzing business hub in the southern part of the city.

Close to our office you can find a broad choice of cuisine – such as the iconic Market 33 Food Hall, offering vibrant social settings.

Also, nearby is one of the main public transportation hubs – Amsterdam Zuid train, metro, tram & bus station, bringing the city’s highlights close, be it one of the many museums, canals, parks, or culinary experiences you are interested in.

Likewise, our Amsterdam team reflects the city’s diverse atmosphere – being mainly expats, we currently represent more than 40 different nationalities, and we are still expanding our team!

We welcome all applications!

We are proud to have such a multicultural environment and we strive to create a safe, inclusive, and harmonious atmosphere for everyone to thrive in. We invite applications from all genders, sexual orientations, races, colors, religions, and ages.

If this sounds like a good fit for your skills and experience, then apply right away!