Are you an experienced HR Professional with a passion for people and organizational development? Join CEAD as an HR Generalist (medior – senior)! In this role, you will be primarily responsible for planning and executing daily HR tasks within CEAD. This ranges from onboarding and administration to answering all kinds of employee questions. You will play a crucial part in further professionalizing our HR processes and strengthening our organizational culture and actively contribute to the growth and development of CEAD. Your support, administrative contributions and knowledge of labor laws, combined with strong social skills make you the perfect addition to the CEAD Team.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- End-to-End HR Operations: Manage and execute HR tasks throughout the employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to contract changes and offboarding.
- HR Administration: Support and manage administrative and organizational tasks related to recruitment, contracts, payroll processing, leave registration and employee records.
- HR Policy Development & Implementation: Support the HR Team Lead to create, implement, and enforce HR policies and procedures aligned with CEAD’s strategic goals.
- Employee Relations & Advisory: Act as the first point of contact for HR inquiries, providing timely and accurate advice and guidance on policies, benefits, HR processes, and other HR matters.
- Absence & Health Management: Guide absence management processes in compliance with the Dutch Wet Poortwachter and ensure smooth employee reintegration.
- Recruitment & Talent Acquisition: Manage and support the recruitment process, from drafting job descriptions and screening candidates to conducting interviews and ensuring a smooth hiring experience.
Your Profile:
- HBO+ and at least 3 years of experience in a broad HR role, preferably within a technical or fact growing organization
- Strong knowledge of Dutch labour laws (experience with the CAO Metaal & Techniek is a plus).
- Hands-on experience with HR administration, payroll processing, and HRIS system.
- Experience with absence management and reintegration processes in accordance with the Wet Poortwachter.
- Proactive, solution-oriented, and hands-on mentality
- A structured work ethic and attention to detail
- Strong communication skills and the ability to switch between operational and strategic HR tasks.
- Professional communication skills in both Dutch and English (required for this role).
- Experience in developing and implementing HR policies and process optimization.
- Proven experience in supporting and independently managing processes for recruitment, onboarding, contracts and salary changes, and setting up and implementing HR policies and procedures.
Why Work at CEAD?
We’re not just a company; we’re a team of diverse, international, motivated additive manufacturing enthusiasts. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Delft, we are a fast-growing company at the forefront of large-scale thermoplastic composite 3D printing. We specialize in innovative robotic systems like the Flexbot, standalone print heads, and gantry systems that have revolutionized industries worldwide.
We are a dynamic R&D environment, and our success is fuelled by a passion for technology and innovation, where you can contribute to ground-breaking projects for global clients in sectors like maritime, construction, automotive and aerospace. We value freedom, creativity and collaboration – got an idea? Pitch it directly to our managers or even the CEO! We offer a dynamic environment for learning, experimentation, and personal development. You can shape your activities with us, in a supportive environment where your ideas and growth matter with an appropriate salary and benefits in line with the cao Metaal & Techniek (Metaalbewerkingsbedrijf).
Our offer also includes:
- A competitive salary and benefits package in line with the CAO Metaal & Techniek.
- Reimbursement of travel expenses, covering 100% of public transportation and 0,23 per km by car.
- 25 vacation days (based on full-time employment).
- A challenging and versatile HR role in an innovative and fast-growing company.
- Opportunity to make a direct impact and contribute to HR professionalization.
- A dynamic and inclusive work environment with team-building events and social gatherings.
Our company is sailing in uncharted waters. CEAD aims at pushing the boundaries of the 3D printing market. The different departments of our team thus aim at innovation above all.
