Senior HR Operations Specialist

At bunq, we’re more than just a bank - we’re on a mission to transform how people experience banking! As our Senior HR Operations Specialist, your mission is to craft structured, compliant, and efficient processes that support our global workforce. You'll minimize risk, reduce operational chaos, and ensure every employee—from their first day to their last—feels supported, empowered, and aligned with our culture.

Are you ready to elevate HR operations to a whole new level? Let’s innovate together Start your journey by applying to join our mission!

Take ownership:

As our Senior HR Operations Specialist, you’ll take ownership and make an impact by:

• Managing legal risks and creating structured, automated systems for global contracts, onboarding/offboarding, and local employment matters across our locations

• Applying and adapting our employment framework to new international markets, solving specific compliance complexities, and developing robust policies

• Actively implementing and scaling new AI-powered automations to improve efficiencies in key HR processes, such as contract management and employee offboarding

• Designing and refining consistent, culturally aligned, and seamless employee lifecycle stages across global locations—ensuring they are globally standardized yet locally effective ✨

• Guaranteeing every bunqer enjoys a secure and professional experience during their time at bunq, reinforcing a cohesive and supportive environment

• Experience in HR Operations, with a deep understanding of global People Operations & Compliance.

• A proven track record of designing resilient and scalable employee journeys, transforming HR operations into structured, predictable processes that minimize errors and exceptions.

• A strong passion for using technology, particularly AI, to create seamless, automated HR experiences

• Expertise in analytical problem-solving, utilizing data and structured thinking to effectively identify and eliminate friction in the employee journey

• An in-depth knowledge of legal and cultural nuances in international employment, ensuring fair and consistent policies worldwide ️

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English to confidently manage global communication

Your space to perform

We give you the space and the tools you need to succeed

Great, international colleagues who share your mindset

‍ Hybrid setup: after 3 months in-office, work 2 days remote, 3 days in-office weekly.

Digital Nomad program: work remotely 1 week per quarter after 1 year and 3 weeks per quarter after 2 years

 We support growth with bunq Academy and €1500 annual learning budget

• ️ A Multisport gym card for your health and wellbeing

 Travel expenses are covered whether you come walking or by bike, bus or car (though we prefer green choices )

 A MacBook so you can Get Shit Done with us

Friday drinks and other celebrations - bunq style