HR Specialist

Are you our next creator of change?

Do you want to be part of creating solutions for mitigating climate change? At Neste, you will be working for the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel. Together we will accelerate transformation for a more sustainable future.

We are looking for you,

HR Specialist

to our Employment Services team in Hoofddorp, the Netherlands.(possible office relocation to Rotterdam area in the near future)

As a member of our centralized HR employment services team, you will champion a human-centric, service-oriented approach. Your primary focus will be to partner with and advise both leaders and employees on all employment matters.

In this role, you will act as a trusted guardian and advisor on processes and policies, consulting and supporting Neste employees and leaders on all employment matters. Your responsibilities include managing employment documentation, maintaining HR systems (such as SuccessFactors), and applying corporate policies, statutory guidelines, and HR best practices. You will play a central, empowering role in shaping and ensuring success throughout the entire employee lifecycle.

You will independently manage the employment change process. This involves guiding and briefing managers from start to finish, keeping all parties informed, and executing necessary changes in the HR systems. You will take ownership of process consistency, strict compliance, and high data quality.

By utilizing clear communication and a proactive approach to problem-solving, you will sustain a positive employee experience while coaching leaders to find effective solutions.

Reasons to join

Real impact right now. We create solutions for mitigating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. We live by our values every day; we care, we have courage, we cooperate.

Safety and caring. We value safety always and everywhere. We want our work to feel good and do good. At Neste, we nurture a culture where everyone is welcome and feels safe, respected and encouraged to be their unique true selves.

Exciting growth. Transformation brings new possibilities, fostering both courage and curiosity. As a global company, collaboration is the key, and we believe in flexible, smart ways of working. We support personal development with versatile learning and career opportunities.

Flexible hybrid way of working: Enjoy the best of both worlds with our hybrid model. While we value in-person collaboration and require employees to be in the office for a minimum of three (3) days per week, you have flexibility in choosing your days. We kindly recommend scheduling one of your in-office days on a Monday or Friday to help balance office capacity.

The best combination to succeed in this role

• Empathetic & Business-Minded Balance: A supportive, customer-centric approach combined with solid knowledge of core HR processes to deliver an exceptional employee experience aligned with business goals.

• Operational Excellence: Experience in centralized operations, driving efficiency, strict compliance, and high data integrity (e.g., SuccessFactors).

• Clear Policy Guidance: Strong communication skills to translate complex policies and processes into practical, actionable advice for managers and employees.

• Professional Foundation: A Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or a related field, backed by 5+ years of HR experience and a responsible, safety-first attitude.

• Language Skills: Full professional proficiency in both English and Dutch. Fluency in other languages is considered an advantage.

Other strengths we value

• End-to-End Ownership: A forward-thinking ability to analyze the big picture, continuously optimizing full employee lifecycle processes and driving operational excellence.

• Digital & AI Innovation: A proactive approach to modernizing HR services, with the capability or strong motivation to leverage AI and digital workflows to improve efficiency.

• Process Optimization: A strong aptitude for diagnosing complex operational workflows and re-engineering them into seamless, structured solutions.

Let’s get you started

We look forward to receiving your CV and application with a salary request by 30th June 2026. 

If you have any questions regarding the process or the position, please get in touch with Debbie Veldmeijer on debbie.veldmeijer@partners.neste.com

Due to security and confidentiality, please submit your application through our recruitment system. Applications sent via email will not be considered. We will contact you within 2 weeks after uploading your application. The recruitment process will include interviews and a possible aptitude assessment.

Neste in brief

Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) creates solutions for mitigating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. The company is the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, enabling its customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Neste refines waste, residues and other renewable raw materials to high-quality renewable fuels at its refineries located on three continents. The company’s annual renewable fuels production capacity will be increased to 6.8 million tons in 2027. 

Neste has high standards for sustainability and the company has consistently been recognized by several leading sustainability indices. In 2024, Neste's revenue stood at EUR 20.6 billion. Read more: neste.com