--- title: 'People Operations Lead at HousingAnywhere Group' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/people-operations-lead-housinganywhere-group-rotterdam-zuid-holland-15e1t4dzmpgn' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-04' --- # People Operations Lead at HousingAnywhere Group - **Company:** HousingAnywhere Group - **Location:** Rotterdam Zuid-Holland, Netherlands - **Posted:** 2026-09-02 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-04 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/housinganywhere/jobs/7984295003 ## Job description We’re on a mission to become the go-to destination for students across Europe to find a trusted home away from home. We make every step of the rental journey simple and seamless, so students can focus on what really matters: studying, exploring, and growing. With HousingAnywhere, Kamernet, and Studapart under our roof, we’re Europe’s largest student rental platform. You’ll find us in Rotterdam, Paris, and Cergy, always guided by our four core values: Ownership, We are enablers, We are changemakers, and We are connectors. ## Your role We are looking for a People Operations Lead to become the operational backbone of our People Ops department, driving essential HR processes across our offices in the Netherlands and France. In this role, you will hold a helicopter view of all HR functions. By coordinating the daily workload distribution, you will ensure every step of the employee lifecycle—from onboarding to offboarding—is executed seamlessly. Based in our Rotterdam HQ, you will interact regularly with our French offices and collaborate with external partners to manage distinct HR legislative environments. This is a unique role for a highly analytical, detail-oriented professional who thrives on international exposure and wants to own a broad scope of responsibilities. ## Key responsibilities Pre-Onboarding & Onboarding Leadership - Overseeing pre-onboarding logistics: Review drafted employment agreements, onboarding programs, initiate and manage Employer of Record (EOR) setup and visa/work permit applications, and process 30% ruling applications prior to new hires' start dates. - Onboarding program lead: Facilitate our structured, week-long HR onboarding program for all new team members to ensure a seamless joining experience. - Logistics & relocation: Coordinate the relocation process for international hires and work on complex cases (escalated by peers), with the support of external experts, if necessary. Employee Lifecycle & Performance Maintenance - Performance cycles: Dispatch and manage the objective setting, the mid-year review, and year-end review cycles within Lattice. - Data integrity: Maintain up-to-date employee records across our HRIS (HiBOB), pension schemes, and external salary systems. - Manager advisory: Proactively inform and guide managers on cycle launches, timeline expectations, and best practices. - Performance support: Provide operational assistance to managers navigating Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) and sensitive employee relations matters. HR Analytics & Reporting - Data & insights: Build, track, and analyze key HR metrics including eNPS, turnover trends, survey satisfaction rates, and performance cycle completion rates. - Annual audit support: Submit requested data and documents and execute relevant action items regarding the HR processes, policies, and practices, in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external auditors. Payroll & Operations Management - Payroll execution: Oversee accurate and compliant monthly payroll runs for our Dutch and French entities alongside external payroll partners. - Bonus calculation: Calculate the payable amount of bonus at the individual level based on the company’s Short-term Bonus Scheme conditions. - Workflow coordination: Monitor daily workload distribution across the team to guarantee high standards of quality, accuracy, and legal compliance. - Facilitate the Annual Salary Review process. Offboarding Management - End-to-end offboarding: Facilitate the full exit process, including drafting exit paperwork, coordinating exit interviews, dispatching equipment returns (laptops/assets), and executing payroll closeouts. ## Your team You will join the People Ops department, which is responsible for the employee experience of around 300 team members spread across 3 international locations and remote setups. The department consists of 9 team members spanning HR, Recruitment, IT, and Office Management, reporting directly to our HR & Recruitment Director. You will join the HR sub-team as a Senior Individual Contributor, working closely with an HR Generalist and two Office Managers, who also support HR Operations. We value a high level of ownership, autonomy, teamwork, and a results-oriented mindset. ## Your profile - 5+ years of hands-on experience in a Senior HR Operations, HR Lead, or HR Generalist role in the Netherlands. Experience in French HR is a strong plus. - Solid hands-on experience with Dutch payroll. Knowledge of French payroll is a plus. - Experience handling Dutch 30% ruling and visa/work permit procedures is preferred. - Proficient with Google Workspace (Google Sheet in particular), HRIS platforms (preferably HiBOB), and performance management tools (preferably Lattice). - Strong ability to extract, interpret, and present HR analytics to guide operational decision-making. - Excellent process-mapping skills, meticulous attention to detail, and informal leadership ability to organize and assign team workflows effectively. - Business fluency in English. Proficiency in Dutch and/or French is a strong advantage. - Collaborative team player with strong intercultural communication skills, high integrity with confidential data, and a continuous growth mindset. What’s in it for you - Unlimited paid holidays, minimum-based not maximum! - Position based in our Rotterdam office with hybrid working policy (3 office days). - Flexibility to work remotely for up to 2 months per year! - 1,000 EUR personal development budget. - Complete coverage for commuting. - Personal equipment, including laptop and ergonomic setup. - Gym membership discount with GoVital or OneFit. - Dutch/English classes budget. - Variable pension scheme. - Diverse international community (46+ nationalities). - Pet-friendly office in Rotterdam city centre. - Team-building events and after-work drinks every Friday. What can you expect from our hiring process? Read more [here](https://housinganywhere.com/careers/how-we-hire). ## About HousingAnywhere Group ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: An online marketplace connecting tenants with landlords for mid- to long-term rentals, focused on international students and professionals. - **Entity Type**: Private - **Headquarters**: Rotterdam, Netherlands - **Founded**: 2009 - **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed in provided materials ## Core Business - **Primary Industry**: Property technology (PropTech) / Online rental marketplace - **Target Customers**: B2C (students, young professionals relocating) and B2B (landlords, property managers, universities) - **Mission / Purpose**: “Simplify accommodation renting for everyone” – making renting as easy and carefree as booking a hotel room ## Products & Services - **[HousingAnywhere.com](https://housinganywhere.com/)**: Core online platform for listing, searching, and booking mid/long-term rentals in 400+ cities. - **Tenant Protection**: Payment safeguard that holds the first month’s rent until 48 hours after move-in; provides cancellation support and help in case of landlord default. - **HousingAnywhere Payments**: Secure, automated rental fee collection with live tracking and flexible payout routing for landlords. - **Property Manager Tools**: A rental management system used by thousands of property managers to handle portfolios, messaging, and bookings. ## Market Standing - **Key Metric**: **18+ million visitors/year**; **160,000+ properties** listed; **100,000+ rentals** completed; active in **150+ cities** across 30+ countries. - **Partnerships**: Works with **300+ international universities** (e.g., in Brazil, Mexico, USA). - **Growth Signals**: Named **#1 fastest-growing PropTech company in the Netherlands** for 4 consecutive years; awarded **4th most innovative company in the Netherlands** and **1st in Rotterdam**. - **Team**: **190+ employees** representing **45+ nationalities** (40% women). ## Competitive Advantages - **Secure, trust‑focused transactions**: Money is held by HousingAnywhere until after move‑in, reducing fraud risk. - **Tenant Protection**: Coverage against last‑minute cancellations by landlords (help finding alternate housing or temporary hotel). - **University network**: Deep integration with educational institutions provides a steady flow of student tenants. - **Scalable technology**: Proprietary rental management and payment systems give landlords a seamless experience. ## Strategic Focus - **Global expansion**: Entering new markets such as Brazil, Mexico, and the USA. - **Product improvement**: Enhancing the online rental process (end‑to‑end booking, digital document exchange, cancellation policies). - **Building a safe marketplace**: Continued investment in tenant protection and landlord verification. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: International, diverse team (45 nationalities); values include “We are changemakers”, “We have ownership”, and “We are connectors”. - **Work model**: Hybrid (office in Rotterdam); modern, dog‑friendly office; flexible employment conditions. - **Benefits**: Unlimited holidays, personal development budget, discounted gym membership, free commute, flexible pension plan, language courses. - **Hiring process**: Quick turnaround (2–4 weeks from submit to success). ## Sources 1. [HousingAnywhere About Page](https://housinganywhere.com/about) 2. [HousingAnywhere Main Website (rental process)](https://housinganywhere.com/) 3. [Careers Page](https://housinganywhere.com/careers) 4. 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