People & Culture Specialist

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At Nexio Projects, we’re on a mission to accelerate the transition from compliance to purpose. As Benelux’s highest-rated B Corp Way consultancy and EcoVadis Platinum medalist for over 5 years, our diverse and entrepreneurial team empowers organisations to build a future-proof world. We set the standard in helping clients turn bold sustainability ambitions into measurable results. 

The Role 
The People & Culture Specialist is the driving force behind our people operations and talent experience, enabling Nexio Projects’ delivery and impact at speed. Working side-by-side with our co-CEO, you’ll champion operational effectiveness, embed scalable processes, and create the structures that help our team thrive. You keep us running smoothly, empower managers, and make space for everyone to do their best work. 

This role is operational, hands-on, and all about enabling high performance and team impact. As this is a unique role, we’ll shape it as our company evolves, embracing experimentation over rigidity and supporting both day-to-day needs and long-term culture. 

What you’ll do 

• Build and optimise people operations: drive recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews, payroll, HRIS, and engagement processes. Always improving for speed, clarity, and scalability. 

• Support and coach managers: enable managers to lead effective teams through structured frameworks, timely feedback, and tailored training, using the latest tools to drive coaching in a scalable way. 

• Partner with co-CEO: collaborate daily to set priorities, resolve challenges, and implement effective people practices aligned with our business goals and mission. 

• Streamline and structure: analyse what works, drive continuous improvement, and eliminate complexity, making sure team members and leaders spend their time on what matters most. 

• Champion rapid learning & change: co-design scalable processes for growth, knowledge sharing, development, and wellbeing in our fast-moving consultancy. 

• Foster team impact: make sure everyone has the tools, clarity, support, and processes to make the greatest difference, whether that’s in the office or remotely. 

• Embed our values: integrate feedback, curiosity, and inclusion into everyday routines, enabling purpose-driven excellence. 

How you’ll work 

• Fast and fluid: get close to the action—solve problems in real time, iterate quickly, and update processes on the fly to suit our evolving needs. 

• Collaborative and structured: you’ll be the operational backbone, but work closely with co-CEO and managers to keep us aligned and focused. 

• Experiment and adapt: try new things, evaluate, and move on fast; bring your own ideas to the table, and always adjust for what helps us work better. 

What success looks like 

• Leaders and team members spend more time on impact, less on admin 

• Our people operations run seamlessly, even as we grow and change 

• Managers feel supported, equipped, and confident 

• Clear, streamlined processes that evolve with the needs of the business 

• Nexio Projects continues to attract, develop, and retain top talent 

Employment Details 

• Employment type: Part-time, Fixed-term

• Required education: Master’s degree

• Required experience: Manager level

• Hours per week: 24–32

Your profile 

• 3-5 years' experience in People and Culture, preferably including consultancy or fast-paced environments 

• Degree in Organisational Psychology, HR Management, or Business Administration preferred; strong candidates may also have relevant certifications (e.g., SHRM, CIPD, coaching/mediation)  

• Highly organised, structured, and detail-oriented 

• Loves improving systems and enabling team effectiveness, across People and Culture ops and recruitment

• Comfortable working at speed-thrives in dynamic and changing environments 

• Collaborative partner; experience supporting and coordinating with leadership teams 

• Fluent in English and proficient in Dutch (for administrative tasks) 

• Previous experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes, including sourcing, interviewing, and successfully hiring candidates for diverse roles.

• Solid experience with HR tools, payroll, compliance, regulations and process improvement 

• Pragmatic, proactive, and eager to shape your scope with the team 

Why choose us? 

• Impact at scale: influence industry-wide change while driving growth for a purpose-driven consultancy. 

• Leadership opportunity: shape our strategy, mentor senior colleagues, and expand our market leadership. 

• Continuous growth: serious investment in your learning, and opportunities to shape your own career journey. 

• Inclusive culture: multinational team, collaborative spirit, and a commitment to building a future where everyone thrives. 

• Mission-driven work: help organisations accelerate the transition from compliance to purpose. 

Belonging & inclusion 

We believe diversity of talent drives our edge. If you are passionate about sustainability, thrive in senior client-facing roles, and want to shape both teams and industries, we want to talk, whoever you are and wherever you come from.