NL - People Advisor

Position Title – People Advisor

Company – iwell – Your Partner for Sustainable Energy Solutions

Location – Utrecht, Netherlands

Ever thought about a role where you can shape HR processes within a fast-growing scale-up while continuously developing yourself in People & Culture? Then our People Advisor role at iwell might be perfect for you. And even if you haven’t considered it before, this could be the next big step in your career!

As a People Advisor, you will play a crucial role in iwell’s rapid growth across Europe over the next three years. We are already the market leader in the Netherlands, have recently expanded to Germany and Belgium, and will be launching in the United Kingdom in May. And that’s just the beginning! You will be responsible for the entire employee lifecycle—from onboarding to offboarding—helping us scale and professionalise our People & Culture operations.

The Role

At iwell, integrity and care are at the core of everything we do. As a People Advisor, you will work closely with the Head of People & Culture to build a thriving workplace. This is a broad and dynamic HR role—perfect for someone eager to learn and grow in all aspects of People & Culture.

What You’ll Do

At iwell, integrity and care come first. As a People Advisor, you will work closely with the Head of People & Culture to create a thriving workplace. This is a broad, dynamic HR role—perfect for someone eager to learn and grow in all aspects of People & Culture. Here are some of your key responsibilities:

• Sustainability in HR Processes – Develop guidelines, create templates, and optimise HR systems that are not only efficient but also environmentally conscious—at iwell, we always choose the smartest and greenest solutions.

• Confident Leadership – Take on challenging projects such as employee engagement, compensation and benefits, career development, and learning & development. We embrace complexity but love simplicity—fail fast, learn fast is our motto.

• Caring Culture – Strengthen the company culture by supporting employees and ensuring everyone feels valued. Fun keeps us grounded, and you play a key role in creating a workplace where people love to be.

• No Bullshit, Just Action – Whether it’s onboarding, offboarding, or another HR challenge, you tackle it head-on and create scalable, transparent solutions that truly make an impact. We come prepared and make sure everything runs smoothly.

• Sparring Partner – Act as an advisor to managers, providing practical solutions and strategic guidance for their teams. With sustainability as a core value, you help managers build lasting, positive relationships within their teams.
  

• Sustainability - guides managers in building sustainable relationships within their teams.
  

What You Bring:

• 💼 4-6 years of experience in a broad people role (People Operations Specialist, HR Administrator, or a similar position).

• ⚙️ Passion for People Operations – You understand HR processes and focus on making them scalable, efficient, and where possible, environmentally friendly.

• 🚀 Experience in a scale-up – You thrive in a fast-growing environment and navigate rapid changes with confidence.

• 💬 Strong advisory skills – You can analyse complex situations, such as absence management, and translate them into practical, actionable solutions for managers and teams.

• 👩🏼‍💻 Independent & Proactive – You can manage projects autonomously, collaborate when needed, and are comfortable taking initiative.

• 🎨 Creative & Tech-savvy – Always looking for smarter, more efficient ways to work, and comfortable using technology to make that happen.

• 🇳🇱 Knowledge of Dutch labour law – A solid understanding of Dutch employment legislation is essential. Experience with laws in Germany, Belgium, or the UK is a plus.

• 🌍 Language skills – Fluent in Dutch and English, with the ability to adapt communication to different audiences.

• ✅ Do you recognise yourself in this? Proactive, Curious, Structured, Flexible, Independent, Warm, Helpful, and Energetic.

Working Conditions:

• 30 days of holiday to rest and recharge, plus a three-day company trip every year.

• €1,500 annual training budget – Fast-track your growth, develop new skills, and make an impact.

• SAR (Share Appreciation Rights).

• Travel reimbursement (whether by bike, car, or public transport).

• Phone allowance of €25 per month.

• Full-time role (5 days/week, 40 hours). A 4-day (32-hour) workweek is also an option.

• Hybrid work – 4 days per week at our fantastic office in Utrecht, with some flexibility to work from home.
  
  Acquisition to this vacancy is not accepted