HR vacatures Alkmaar

Fulltime, 38 hours per week

Action is a great store for affordable craft supplies and home projects. Behind our stores lies a large HR department supporting more than 80,000 employees across Europe. We are looking for experienced, French-speaking HR Administrators to help us do it well.

You will be part of one of four international country teams, each responsible for the HR administration of a specific group of countries. Teams cover the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Poland, Croatia, Czechia, Italy, Romania, Slovakia, Spain and Portugal.

The HR administration department supports the employee lifecycle—from hiring and onboarding to timekeeping and contract changes. This includes drafting employment contracts, verifying new hire information, ensuring a smooth onboarding experience, recording hours worked, calculating and paying salaries, and registering absenteeism in line with local labour laws. You will also manage changes during tenure (e.g., role transitions or address updates) and handle related documentation, including employer statements and work permits.

HR Services is part of the broader HR Shared Service Centre at Action. We process HR transactions daily in a dynamic, international environment focused on collaboration, accuracy and a can-do mentality. Would you like to contribute to the professionalisation of our HR organisation? Take Action!

Alberto, Clara and Georgia are excited to work with you.

You enjoy helping colleagues and performing HR administration accurately. You will be part of an international, multilingual team. You are precise, well organized and thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. You communicate clearly and take ownership of your work.

In addition:

• A completed HBO education, preferably in HR or Administration
• At least 2 years of administrative or HR experience
• Excellent command of French and English, both written and spoken
• Good command of Dutch is an advantage
• Knowledge of another European language is a plus — speaking a language of another Action country is a big advantage

From our international headquarters in the Netherlands, you will impact stores across Europe. Action serves over 15 million customers weekly in more than 3,000 stores across 15 European countries. We offer growth opportunities and support professional development, within a culture built on values such as customer focus, teamwork, simplicity, discipline, cost consciousness and respect.

Did you know you can also count on us for:

• Market-based salary for a 38-hour week
• 24 days of holiday plus the option to buy 5 extra days
• Temporary contract with the intention of offering a permanent contract
• 15% staff discount on Action purchases
• Good pension, collective health insurance, travel expense allowance and work from home allowance

We strive to make a positive impact on society and the environment. We sponsor more than 2,500 children worldwide through SOS Children’s Villages, reflect diverse nationalities, purchase sustainably, and use energy-efficient LED lighting in stores. Curious to learn more? Join us and find out.

We are an inclusive employer and invite anyone who recognises themselves in the vacancy to apply. Take action and respond to this vacancy now.

What happens next:

• Response to your application within 14 days (usually earlier)
• First call with your recruiter
• First interview with your future manager and a second interview with future colleagues
• Welcome to Action

Throughout the process, your recruiter is your permanent point of contact and available to answer questions.

Integrity is important. Pre-employment screening is part of the process for this vacancy. Ask your recruiter for more information.