HR Officer

HR Officer

Share our passion:
At Yamaha Motor, everything we do is driven by one goal: creating KANDO. It is a Japanese expression that describes the feeling of excitement and deep satisfaction you experience when something exceeds your expectations.

Since our founder, Genichi Kawakami, established Yamaha Motor, we have been passionate about delivering KANDO through innovative products, exceptional experiences, and a continuous desire to challenge ourselves. From motorcycles and marine products to mobility solutions and digital innovation, our people are at the heart of everything we achieve.

At Yamaha, KANDO is not only for our customers. We believe our employees should experience it too through meaningful work, collaboration, personal growth, and the opportunity to make a real impact.

For Yamaha Motor Europe N.V.(YME), located at Schiphol-Rijk in the Netherlands, we are looking for a HR Officer in our HR Division.

About the role:
Under direction of the HR Business Lead, the HR Officer executes the HR administration in a timely and correct manner, to contribute to a complete and correct Human Resources administration in line with the company policies and legal and requirements. The HR Officer is contact person for first line HR questions. The HR Officer provides all necessary information in the personnel information system and contributes to the improvement of processes, the delivery of HR projects and relevant HR reports. The HR Officer supports with projects and Arbo/illness matters.

Your responsibilities:

HR Administration:
• Responsible for the correct process of HR administration for all employees (internal, external, expats /Japanese colleagues), supporting the HR processes within the department.
• Ensure all administration is up to date, correct and according to tax and legal requirements.
• Being part of the full scope of HR process (Onboarding to Offboarding).

First Line HR Questions:
• The HR officer is the point of contact regarding first-line HR questions (from management or employees) in accordance with legal regulations & the Yamaha Staff Manual.
• The HR Officer coordinates HR related issues/questions to support Management/Employees in the best possible way. When necessary, complex issues will be continued to the HRBP’s.

Personnel information:
• Provide all necessary personnel information to others within the division to ensure that everyone is up to speed on important issues.
• Take care of the data entry using personnel information system, to have the disposal of correct and up-to-date information about employees at all times within the HR Division for a correct payroll and proper management decisions. Including timely communication to management and employees.

Arbo/Illness:
• Maintain the Arbo policy for Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. in cooperation with management and external parties, to continuously improve the work circumstances.
• The HR Officer has a general support function in case of Arbo/Illness of employees; this includes sick leave administration, maintaining contacts with the healthcare provider and company doctor.

Reporting:
• Correct and timely reporting. Ensure proper data entry, preparation and sending of standard period reports. The possible execution of actions according to the report.

Procedures and guidelines:
• Perform and, if necessary, improve the HR procedures (for example; inflow/ internal flow and outflow) and guidelines.

HR projects & Developments:
• The HR officer contributes to HR projects that are in line with the annual HR plan & the organizational strategy.
• Keep up-to-date and gather information on any changes and developments in legislation, social security and tendencies in society that (might) influence the field of HR, to be able to discuss and participate in departmental meetings and to keep the knowledge of the department on the highest possible level.

What do you bring?
• Experience in a similar position;
• Bachelor’s degree/Education in Human Resource Management;
• Strong communicational skills;
• Well organized:
• Fluency in the English and Dutch language.

About You!
A motivated and inspirational colleague, happy to support the business and truly devoted to customer success. You are a humble team player, who is willing to learn and is not afraid to face challenges. Quality and professionalism lie close to your heart.

About Yamaha Motor Europe
Yamaha Motor Europe is responsible for coordinating the marketing and sales activities of our products in the European market, mainly: Yamaha motorcycles, scooters, marine engines, personal watercraft vehicles, boats, 4-wheeled all terrain and side-by-side vehicles (ATVs/SSVs), lightweight vehicles (golf cars, personal and commercial vehicles).

What’s in it for you?
• A diverse and international environment;
• We offer a hybrid way of working, of course, this includes working from home allowance and a budget for setting up your home office;
• Commuting allowance, holiday allowance, and 28 days off to enjoy as you please;
• 13th-month payment and you will participate in our Bonus Program;
• Pension scheme;
• Learning and development opportunities, access to Yamaha Learning Center and LinkedIn Learning;
• Discount on Yamaha products;
• Your first contract will be a temporary contract, but with the intention to extend or offer an indefinite contract;
• We support you in getting your motor or boat license;
• Fuel up at "The Three Forks" with a breakfast or lunch—right here at the office and easy on the budget;
• We offer Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family with health, wellbeing and practical life matters;
• Get to know your colleagues during our company/team events.

Ready to Rev Your Potential?
We are looking forward to receiving your CV and motivation letter.

Note, an assessment will be part of our procedure.

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