People & Culture Lead

Permanent employee, Full-time · Amsterdam

About the job
As the People and Culture Lead at Salonized, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our company’s future, directly impacting our culture, team development, and aligning HR strategies with our ambitious growth plans. Your hands-on approach and strategic mindset will foster a vibrant, inclusive workplace where everyone is empowered to contribute to our success.

How you will have an impact
Team Leadership and Management:
  • Leading the People and Culture team, overseeing Recruitment, HR Business Partners, and Office Management.
  • Work closely with the leadership team to align People and Culture strategies with Salonized's business objectives, fostering organisational development and decision-making.
  • Ensure that the People team is optimally organised to support the business efficiently and effectively 
Scalable Foundation for company growth:
  • Building a robust and scalable foundation for People and Culture to support company growth.
  • Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements in People and Culture practices.
  • Implementing automation of operational processes to increase efficiency.
Employee Experience Optimization:
  • Managing the entire employee lifecycle, from recruitment to retention.
  • Focusing on onboarding, professional development, and fostering team motivation.
  • Driving initiatives to improve employee satisfaction and analysing feedback for continuous improvement.
Employer Branding and Alignment:
  • Developing and executing an employer branding strategy to attract top talent.
  • Lead by example in fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued. 
  • Ensure that's Salonized's compensation and benefits package is attractive. 
You are a great fit if you have
  • Proven experience in HR or People and Culture roles within a fast-paced, high-growth tech environment.
  • Experience in a similar People and Culture leadership role, including experience with managing direct reports such as recruitment specialists, HR business partners, and office management staff.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and develop a diverse team.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively convey information at all levels.
  • Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and project management, with the ability to translate business objectives into effective HR strategies.
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of labor legislation and best practices in HR management.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree or HR certifications preferred.
What we offer
  • A competitive salary based on your experience;
  • Free & delicious lunch every day in the office.
  • Career opportunities and strong stimulation of personal development;
  • MacBook, a Swapfiets (bike) in the city of your choice, and a museum card;
  • Regular (some call it frequent) dinners, drinks, and parties;
  • A yearly retreat with the whole team (oh my!);
  • Monthly budget in YourCampus plus birthday gift.
  • And to rest: 28 vacation days a year.
What you can expect from our hiring process?
  • Resume review: We check your resume to see if you’re a good fit.
  • Video Screening: We get to know you a little better, and you us!
  • Interview: You'll speak with two team members about your background and previous experiences.
  • Case: We'll test your abilities through a practical exercise.
  • Offer: The Salonized team welcomes you!
About us

At Salonized, we are on a mission to make work beautiful for beauty professionals with our easy-to-use salon software. We believe we can transform the salon experience. Together with around 70 Salonizers, we work hard to create a phenomenal experience for our clients. With over 12.000 salons believing in us, we are the market leader in the Benelux. We are already expanding rapidly into new countries, and we’re not done yet. That’s where you come in.

**Please not that this position is based in the Netherlands, and we will only consider candidates who are currently residing in the Netherlands. 

We are looking forward to hearing from you!
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