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HR Operations Specialist
STX Commodities · Amsterdam
About the role
It’s no wonder we can go further, faster together.
We’re a team of 450+ professionals from 50+ nationalities, all commercially driven, entrepreneurial and ready to turn potential into progress. Not just for us, but for the world too.
At STX, we’re focused on so much more than making money. We’re here to make a profit with a purpose. Because for us, nothing’s more important than being able to trade in environmental commodities and create the most effective decarbonization strategies for our clients. Join us and together we can change the world – one trade at a time.
Your success story starts here…
TEAM AND ROLE:
At STX, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As our business continues to grow globally, we are looking for an HR Ops Specialist to join our People & Culture team and play a key role in delivering an exceptional employee experience across the organization.
You will be part of our HR Services team, working closely with HR Advisors, Talent Acquisition, managers, employees, and external partners. This role combines operational excellence, compliance expertise, process improvement, and employee support to ensure our HR operations run smoothly and efficiently across all regions.
As the HR Ops Specialist, you will own key HR operational processes globally, supporting our teams across our European hubs and APAC locations. You will also be responsible for the end-to-end onboarding experience for all new STX employees worldwide, ensuring every new joiner receives a seamless and engaging introduction to our business.
This is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys taking ownership, improving processes, working in an international environment, and helping scale a fast-growing global organization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Own HR Operations for a number of countries, supporting employees throughout their entire employment journey.
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Manage employment-related changes such as contracts, promotions, salary changes, bonus letters, transfers and other employee documentation.
- Become a trusted HR Operations partner for employees and managers, advising on HR processes, policies and employment-related questions.
- Own and continuously improve the global onboarding programme, including coordinating onboarding weeks and creating a consistent onboarding experience across locations.
- Expand expertise in employment law and HR operations across multiple countries, helping ensure compliance and improving how STX handles complex topics such as relocations, visas and international employment situations.
- Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize and automate HR processes, driving operational improvements that enhance both employee experience and team efficiency.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Experience supporting employees across multiple countries and working within international organizations through around 2 - 4 years of experience in HR Operations, HR Administration, HR Services, or a similar HR role within a fast-paced and international environment, combined with a related Bachelor's Degree.
- Experience with Dutch employment law and its practical application, additional employment law experience in one or more of the following regions is highly preferred: Spain, France, Germany, APAC jurisdictions
- Strong understanding of HR policies, procedures, compliance requirements, and HR best practices.
- Strong analytical skills, advanced Excel skills and confidence working with HR systems and employee data.
- Attention to detail, excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented mindset.
- Comfortable working in a dynamic environment where processes continue to evolve and improve.
- Experience supporting entity setup, international expansion, or global scaling initiatives is considered a plus.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
Within your first year, you will:
- Successfully own and optimize the global onboarding experience for all new STX employees.
- Become a trusted HR Operations partner to employees and managers across Europe and APAC.
- Improve operational efficiency through automation and process improvements.
- Ensure HR compliance and data integrity across multiple jurisdictions.
- Contribute to building a scalable HR Operations framework that supports STX's continued international growth.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Competitive remuneration package
- Pension scheme contributions
- Strong focus on personal and professional development
- Sport and training opportunities
- Assistance with relocation to the respective office location
DIVERSITY STATEMENT
We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to enhance our team and contribute to a more inclusive work environment. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging are more than just concepts. They are part of our everyday work culture, ensuring employees feel welcomed and build meaningful connections.
At STX, we ask applicants to think holistically about roles. If the roles sounds exciting and a great fit for you, but some of the criteria or required experience doesn't 100% line up, we still encourage you to apply!