HR Director
Do you want to contribute to the development of a new energy technology that can safely turn nuclear waste into emission-free energy? Are you excited about working in a hands-on deep tech start-up team that aims to make a huge impact? Do you like complex challenges? Then, we might be just the company you are looking for! We are looking for a driven HR Director to join our innovative and international team.
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About Thorizon
At Thorizon, a passionate team of 40 based in Amsterdam and Lyon is committed to advancing a new nuclear power solution using Molten Salt Reactor (MSR) technology. Our purpose is to accelerate the availability of clean and affordable energy and help solve the climate crisis. As we advance our reactor design through analysis, experimentation, and partnerships, we believe in a transparent and collaborative culture where unity and open communication are paramount.
Your mission
As the HR Director, you will directly support the management team on people, culture and office related activities. At the start, you would be engaged in both strategic as well as more operational activities while over time you further grow the HR team to facilitate the broad needs of the company and culture.
You will be key to enable the fast growth of our bi-national team (Amsterdam and Lyon). In this role, you are end-responsible for the entire employee journey. This includes processes like recruitment & onboarding, salary and growth framework, learning & development and much more. We are looking for someone who can take these processes to the next level and streamline them across our two locations in Amsterdam and Lyon. This is a full-time role based in Amsterdam, with travel to Lyon from time to time, and reports into the Chief of Staff.
In this role you will:
- Act as a point of contact for employee inquiries regarding HR processes, policies and contracts
- Create and execute the People & Culture strategy together with your team (currently one Recruiter, aim to hire at least one FTE in Lyon). This includes the following topics:
- Lead the recruitment process together with our external partners, both on strategic level (FTE planning, employer branding, etc.) as well as supporting the operational process (writing and posting job openings, managing logistics)
- Coordinate new hire onboarding, including preparation of employment documentation
- Lead learning & development, including performance cycles and trainings, with specific focus on developing people management capabilities of our team leads
- Lead culture agenda, i.e. activities and events needed to enhance Thorizon culture, including coordination of logistics together with our management assistant
- Take charge of basic HR operations, including up-to-date employee records in our HR information system Personio, monthly coordination with payroll providers in Lyon & Amsterdam
- Stay informed about changes in employment laws and regulations to ensure compliance and update relevant policies and procedures accordingly.
- Oversee daily office operations, including managing office supplies, equipment, and contact with facility managers
- Lead and further grow the HR team, hiring at least one HR professional in Lyon this year
About you:
- A love for People & Culture with a passion for scaling processes and building teams
- Master’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in similar roles, including experience with fast growing (scale-up) and international companies
- You thrive in fast-paced environments, maintaining a focused approach while effectively managing multiple priorities
- Experience with building as well as streamlining processes and projects across HR/People and Culture management areas
- Knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and best practices.
- You are an excellent communicator in English and either French or Dutch, both spoken and written.
- You like working in an agile manner and are comfortable with the fast-moving pace of a technological scale-up.
- You are willing to travel internationally and between Amsterdam and Lyon from time to time
- You have an intrinsic motivation to make an impact and want to contribute to a responsible energy supply
What can you expect from us?
- Dynamic and ambitious team of nuclear technology professionals that are committed to solving today’s energy challenges.
- Unique experience in a fast-growing VC-backed deep tech start-up
- Opportunity to work on a game-changing technology that reduces our carbon footprint and nuclear waste streams.
- Competitive salary and an employee profit-sharing plan
- International work experience
- Office in the heart of Amsterdam next to the Central station, including start-up vibes, office amenities, Thursday drinks and quarterly team events.
- Flexible work arrangement, Tuesday and Friday are working from home days.
Does this sound like a match? We are looking forward to your application! Apply now.
Thorizon takes responsibility to make our company more inclusive. We need all ideas to realize our mission and want everyone to feel at home in our team.