International HR Specialist

As The July continues to expand internationally, we are looking for an International HR Specialist, preferable with HR experience in Hospitality in various European countries, who gets excited to develop and implement our international HR strategy. Our international growth will kick off with the opening of The July London Victoria in June 2025 and in 2026 we will open hotels in Lisbon & Dublin. If you have experience in these regions then we are looking for you! This role will be based in Amsterdam as our Headquarter is located in one of our hotels in Amsterdam. 

The July is a premium hospitality brand that’s bringing the human touch to the way people travel. We build beautifully designed spaces in different locations around the world. Our teams have the ambitious goal to develop multiple new apartment-hotels across prime European cities like London, Dublin, Paris, Lisbon and Barcelona. Each location has the local stories and spirit interwoven throughout the apartment-hotel’s distinctive design. The aim? For guests to completely relax, go on new adventures, and create interesting connections. In short, to stay their way. You'll notice that same, warm, The July feeling in each and every one of our apartment- hotels. That's because our values sit at the heart of all we do and act as our guiding stars. The July is a company of people who love people, it's as simple as that! From guests to fellow colleagues, we all take ownership of the organization. That's why we've been awarded as a Great Place to Work not once, but twice! What sets us apart as an employer is our team's drive, ambition, and attitude, combined with our focus on people and growth opportunities. All of this takes place in an environment where you can be yourself, we embrace unique differences, and, above all, we enjoy and celebrate successes together.

We are an organization where people come first, and where we continuously strive to improve ourselves. We genuinely care for each other, our guests, and our environment, and we aim to make a positive impact every day. In the last two years we achieved certification as a Great Place To Work and we continue to set ambitious goals to make it even better for our teams.

The job

The July is in an exciting period of growth which includes acquiring, developing and opening hotels internationally. Therefore the new International HR Specialist will take lead on projects for our international rollout and start up employment including researching and implementing competitive compensation & benefits, payroll, insurances and translating our HR guides in compliance with local regulations and alignment with global standards.

Besides the lead of these projects you will be developing activities and be part of projects in which HR supports the growth ambition of the organization, such as employer branding, strategic personnel planning, international employership, attractive employment conditions and improving engagement. Especially during your first year, you will actively engage in the Dutch HR operations to gain a comprehensive understanding of our systems, procedures and company culture and values.

As an International HR Specialist you provide expert guidance and support on complex HR matters and are a sparring partner for our managers within our head office and for local HR Managers. You are part of our HR team, which currently consists of an HR Director, an HR Business Partner, our Talent Acquisition Manager and Specialist, an HR intern and an UK HR Manager. You will report directly to the HR Director.