Career at WUR
About Us
How do you ensure that employees and managers quickly find their way in the world of HR?
As an HR Services Officer, you are an important link in the daily HR services. You help employees and managers move forward, ensure that HR processes run smoothly and see where things can be improved.
From a new employee who starts at WUR to a colleague who grows or leaves the company: you ensure that the administrative and organisational side is well organised. In doing so, you have an eye for the person behind the process. For example, an international employee needs different procedures than a Dutch colleague. You know what is needed and quickly find the right way.
You work closely with HR colleagues and are a reliable guide for managers with a variety of HR questions. At the same time, you look beyond today's question. You identify bottlenecks, think along about solutions and contribute to HR processes that are becoming smarter, clearer and more unambiguous.
Your Tasks And Responsibilities As HR Services Officer
You Possess
We offer
Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment . A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:
If you are an internal employee, your current contract is the starting point. Ask your HR Business Partner specifically about your situation. We encourage development and mobility within our organization. In our recruitment and selection policy . You can read which conditions apply specifically to you as a (former) employee. If you have any questions about this, we are happy to help you.
You will work on the greenest and most innovative campus in the Netherlands, in an international and open organization.
Coming from abroad
WUR welcomes applications from international candidates. However, for applicants for this specific position from outside the EU/EFTA zone, immigration restrictions may apply based on Dutch and EU immigration laws. Such candidates may be eligible for an “orientation year ” in the Netherlands or a visa as a “knowledge migrant ”.
Wageningen University & Research is the university and research centre for life sciences. The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees.
Because we expect you to work and live in the Netherlands our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family. If you come with a partner, we offer a Dual Career group program organized by our Welcome Center . This program helps your partner to get familiar with the Dutch culture, labour market and assists your partner to find a job.
Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. Wageningen University & Research's International Community page contains practical information about what we can do to support international employees coming to Wageningen. Furthermore, our Welcome Center can assist you with any additional advice and information about for example housing, opening a bank account or schooling. Finally, certain categories of international staff may be eligible for a tax exemption on a part of their salary during the first five years in the Netherlands.
Important information
For more information about the position, please contact Lisette Lalkhan, Team Lead HR Services, on +31 (0)6 27 49 70 52 or by email: lisette.lalkhan@wur.nl.
Questions about the procedure? Please contact Edvard Jongschaap, corporate recruiter, via email: edvard.jongschaap@wur.nl or by phone: +31 317-489 178.
Ready to apply?
Click on the application button next to the vacancy on our website. Only applications submitted through our website will be considered.
You can apply up to and including Monday October 12, 2026. Internal candidates are preferred to apply before September 14, 2026.
Applications are reviewed regularly. It is therefore possible that the vacancy has been filled earlier than the stated closing date.
Welcome, safe, and valued
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) highly values diversity and inclusion because we believe that different insights lead to innovative solutions. We create a work environment where everyone feels welcome, safe, and appreciated, regardless of background, identity, or experience. Together, we are building a culture where everyone's unique contribution adds to the success of our organization.
We are
The mission of Wageningen University & Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment. With its roughly 30 branches, 7,600 employees (6,700 fte) and 13,100 students and over 150,000 participants to WUR’s Life Long Learning, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. The unique Wageningen approach lies in its integrated approach to issues and the collaboration between different disciplines.
Read the 5 reasons why your future colleagues enjoy working at WUR and watch the video below to get an idea of our green campus!
We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves, so no employment agencies please. However, sharing in your network is appreciated.
Locations
Wageningen
Professional field
Staff & Support
Educational level
Bachelors degree
Apply before
13-10-2026
Salary range
€3381 - €4560
Hours
32 - 36
About Us
- Plenty of variety and challenges
- Pleasant working atmosphere
- Time for personal development
- Proper work-life balance
- Internationally leading
How do you ensure that employees and managers quickly find their way in the world of HR?
As an HR Services Officer, you are an important link in the daily HR services. You help employees and managers move forward, ensure that HR processes run smoothly and see where things can be improved.
From a new employee who starts at WUR to a colleague who grows or leaves the company: you ensure that the administrative and organisational side is well organised. In doing so, you have an eye for the person behind the process. For example, an international employee needs different procedures than a Dutch colleague. You know what is needed and quickly find the right way.
You work closely with HR colleagues and are a reliable guide for managers with a variety of HR questions. At the same time, you look beyond today's question. You identify bottlenecks, think along about solutions and contribute to HR processes that are becoming smarter, clearer and more unambiguous.
Your Tasks And Responsibilities As HR Services Officer
- providing first-line support to answer questions from managers/employees/HR professionals;
- responsible for the operational process around inflow, throughflow, and outflow within the SLA and process KPIs;
- accepting and handling administrative requests in the field of authorizations and calculations from the organization according to work instructions and process standards;
- ensuring the quality of personnel files;
- takes control and participates in projects in the field of optimization of HR processes;
- you will look for solutions for specific inflow, throughflow and outflow, (complex) cases in which advice is sought from different staff departments.
- you will be responsible for setting up and updating the knowledge base in the HR Services team.
You Possess
- HBO working and thinking level;
- 3-5 years of work experience in HR Services/HR Support function;
- up-to-date knowledge of HR laws and regulations in the Netherlands;
- knowledge of and affinity with inflow, throughput and outflow processes;
- experience with project-based work;
- you are result-oriented and work accurately, striving for "First Time Right";
- you are a strong communicator and connect at all levels within the organization;
- you show ownership, take initiative and know how to deal effectively with resistance and conflicting interests;
- you have a command of Dutch verbally and in writing. In addition, you have a command of English at B2 level, or you are willing to follow a training course for this.
We offer
Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment . A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:
- working hours that can be determined in consultation, so that an optimal work-life balance is possible;
- sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave;
- there is a lot of attention for vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee;
- a fixed year-end bonus of 8,3%;
- excellent pension scheme.
If you are an internal employee, your current contract is the starting point. Ask your HR Business Partner specifically about your situation. We encourage development and mobility within our organization. In our recruitment and selection policy . You can read which conditions apply specifically to you as a (former) employee. If you have any questions about this, we are happy to help you.
You will work on the greenest and most innovative campus in the Netherlands, in an international and open organization.
Coming from abroad
WUR welcomes applications from international candidates. However, for applicants for this specific position from outside the EU/EFTA zone, immigration restrictions may apply based on Dutch and EU immigration laws. Such candidates may be eligible for an “orientation year ” in the Netherlands or a visa as a “knowledge migrant ”.
Wageningen University & Research is the university and research centre for life sciences. The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees.
Because we expect you to work and live in the Netherlands our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family. If you come with a partner, we offer a Dual Career group program organized by our Welcome Center . This program helps your partner to get familiar with the Dutch culture, labour market and assists your partner to find a job.
Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. Wageningen University & Research's International Community page contains practical information about what we can do to support international employees coming to Wageningen. Furthermore, our Welcome Center can assist you with any additional advice and information about for example housing, opening a bank account or schooling. Finally, certain categories of international staff may be eligible for a tax exemption on a part of their salary during the first five years in the Netherlands.
Important information
For more information about the position, please contact Lisette Lalkhan, Team Lead HR Services, on +31 (0)6 27 49 70 52 or by email: lisette.lalkhan@wur.nl.
Questions about the procedure? Please contact Edvard Jongschaap, corporate recruiter, via email: edvard.jongschaap@wur.nl or by phone: +31 317-489 178.
Ready to apply?
Click on the application button next to the vacancy on our website. Only applications submitted through our website will be considered.
You can apply up to and including Monday October 12, 2026. Internal candidates are preferred to apply before September 14, 2026.
Applications are reviewed regularly. It is therefore possible that the vacancy has been filled earlier than the stated closing date.
Welcome, safe, and valued
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) highly values diversity and inclusion because we believe that different insights lead to innovative solutions. We create a work environment where everyone feels welcome, safe, and appreciated, regardless of background, identity, or experience. Together, we are building a culture where everyone's unique contribution adds to the success of our organization.
We are
The mission of Wageningen University & Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment. With its roughly 30 branches, 7,600 employees (6,700 fte) and 13,100 students and over 150,000 participants to WUR’s Life Long Learning, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. The unique Wageningen approach lies in its integrated approach to issues and the collaboration between different disciplines.
Read the 5 reasons why your future colleagues enjoy working at WUR and watch the video below to get an idea of our green campus!
We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves, so no employment agencies please. However, sharing in your network is appreciated.
Locations
Wageningen
Professional field
Staff & Support
Educational level
Bachelors degree
Apply before
13-10-2026
Salary range
€3381 - €4560
Hours
32 - 36