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People & Culture Coordinator

Posted on Jan. 22, 2025

Utrecht, Netherlands
0 - 0 USD (yearly)

Full Time

People & Culture Coordinator job opportunity

Who You Are:

Do you love talking to people and have a passion for travel and being active outdoors? Do you have a deep-rooted desire to help others and prepare them for a positive active travel experience of their own? Do you have great attention to detail and you’re comfortable working in a fast-paced environment? If you answered yes to these three questions, we may have an opportunity for you!

We are looking for an organized and proactive HR Coordinator/Assistant to support our global HR operations. This role involves managing contracts for all countries, handling new hires and rehires in Jira and Workday, as well as supporting the onboarding process for new employees. The HR Coordinator/Assistant/Assistant will also assist with reactivating employee records and gathering personal information for new hires.

Key Responsibilities:

Contract Management: Oversee the preparation and management of employment contracts for 12 European countries, ensuring compliance with local laws and company policies.
Jira Management: Respond to employees' inquiries promptly and with empathy.
Onboarding & Reactivation: Coordinate the onboarding process for new employees and manage reactivation of employee in Workday.
Personal Information Gathering: Collect and verify personal information from new hires for payroll and benefits setup.
Administrative Support: Provide general administrative support to the HR team, including document preparation and communication with employees regarding HR matters. Assist in tasks delegated by the Director of Europe.
Documentation and Compliance: Secure A-1 forms and other required documents for European field staff. Facilitate the preparation of secondment papers for Euro Field Staff. Ensure the completion of mandatory Field Staff safety and security training.
Termination & Deactivation: Manage employee terminations and deactivations, ensuring proper documentation and compliance.

Qualifications:

Previous experience in HR administration or a similar role.
Proficiency in HR systems, including Jira and Workday.
Strong attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with teams across different regions.
Organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

About Backroads:

At Backroads we’re passionate about connecting our guests with so many of the most beautiful places in the world. We use our four-plus decades of expertise to create exceptional biking, hiking, and multi-adventure trips in over 50 countries for people wanting a deeper and richer travel experience. We travel on land as well as by small luxury ships on active river and ocean cruises. Our trips are for all ages – including dedicated itineraries just for families. We are known for our unwavering attention to quality. We have a dynamic work environment and a strong company culture.

Why Backroads:

At Backroads, we value every single member of our staff, and we’re proud to offer a dynamic work environment that enables growth. Your colleagues will be some of the most dedicated, competent, active, and fun people you will ever meet. A job at Backroads is unlike any other job you will ever have – you will be challenged, you will be inspired, and you will be gratified. No matter what you do here, you will be part of something that makes us all proud – delivering authentic, enriching, and often profoundly life-changing experiences. On top of all that, we have some pretty great benefits and perks! For example our US office employees receive:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match, flex plan, and parental leave
Generous paid time off, 8 paid holidays, and additional time off to go on Backroads trips!
Complimentary trips and trip discounts for employees, and trip discounts for employees’ friends and family!
Outdoor industry discounts and deals
Alternative commuter incentives for biking, walking, carpooling, or using public transportation to get to work
Wellness programs and regular lunchtime bike rides and yoga

Backroads is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

FROM OUR FOUNDER

I can't imagine a better way to travel the world than under your own power and in the company of like-minded adventurers. Sure, Backroads provides superb accommodations and meals, amazing Trip Leaders and unforgettable local encounters. But whether you’re sticking with the group or breaking off on your own, all of our planning and support are ultimately aimed at one simple thing: giving you the flexibility you need to discover the world on your own terms.

Tom Hale, Founder & President

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