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Laura Summerson

Senior Consultant

Phone number: +31 20 241 73 73

Email: [email protected]

Laura Summerson - Senior Consultant

Laura is a Senior Consultant specialising in placing top talent in the leading HR jobs in the Netherlands.

She joined EMEA Recruitment in November 2023, with over five years of recruitment experience in the creative sector. Keen to challenge herself, Laura wanted to leave her comfort zone and advance her expertise in HR recruitment, tackling a new international market.

As a Senior Consultant, Laura thrives on relationship building and successfully marrying clients and candidates. She understands the importance of finding the right fit for both parties and the weight a career change can hold.

Her approach is personable and inquisitive. Understanding people’s journeys, experiences and ambitions allows Laura to excel in finding the right match.

Laura’s Interests

Laura’s main interest is travelling, especially around Europe. Germany is a popular destination for her and her partner, as they have friends in the country.

She also describes herself as a “foodie” and loves to eat out and cook. Participating in outdoor activities, such as cycling, is another hobby that Laura enjoys.

Her other interests include fashion and socialising with friends.

Laura's Successful Candidates

  • HR Manager
  • International Payroll Specialist
  • HR Business Partner
  • Interim HR Manager
  • Global HR Technology Manager
  • Senior Rewards Specialist
  • Payroll Team Lead

Laura Summerson - Senior Consultant
  • Travelling
  • Food
  • Outdoor Activities
  • Fashion
  • Socialising

Laura Summerson

Senior Consultant

Phone number: +31 20 241 73 73

Email: [email protected]

Laura is a Senior Consultant specialising in placing top talent in the leading HR jobs in the Netherlands.

She joined EMEA Recruitment in November 2023, with over five years of recruitment experience in the creative sector. Keen to challenge herself, Laura wanted to leave her comfort zone and advance her expertise in HR recruitment, tackling a new international market.

As a Senior Consultant, Laura thrives on relationship building and successfully marrying clients and candidates. She understands the importance of finding the right fit for both parties and the weight a career change can hold.

Her approach is personable and inquisitive. Understanding people’s journeys, experiences and ambitions allows Laura to excel in finding the right match.

Laura’s Interests

Laura’s main interest is travelling, especially around Europe. Germany is a popular destination for her and her partner, as they have friends in the country.

She also describes herself as a “foodie” and loves to eat out and cook. Participating in outdoor activities, such as cycling, is another hobby that Laura enjoys.

Her other interests include fashion and socialising with friends.

Laura's Successful Candidates

  • HR Manager
  • International Payroll Specialist
  • HR Business Partner
  • Interim HR Manager
  • Global HR Technology Manager
  • Senior Rewards Specialist
  • Payroll Team Lead
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Laura Summerson JOBS

HR Generalist - Exclusive

€50,000-60,000 + benefits
Netherlands
Human Resources,EMEA Exclusive
Permanent
Posted 4 weeks ago
EMEA Recruitment has exclusively partnered with a well-established global business to recruit an HR Generalist based in its head office.

This HR Generalist role is ideal for a qualified HR professional with a strong background in supporting all administrative aspects of the HR lifecycle and experience in an international working environment.

This role would be ideal for someone who is enthusiastic to support with operational and HR advisory work.

Responsibilities of HR Generalist:
  • Support the HR Business Partner across employee lifecycle, such as on and off boarding, performance management, contract management, absenteeism, and recruitment 
  • Advises (international) managers and colleagues on HR-related topics
  • Assists with the implementation of (international) group guidelines, policies, and procedures
  • Support employees in the use of HR-related software such as Workday and AFAS
  • You advise, implement, and support managers and employees in complying with and drafting HR procedures and processes
  • Drafting/sending HR communications and newsletters
  • Prepares reports, provides data for the international HR organization, and keeps this data up to date
Experience required:
  • BSc in HR, Personnel Management or relevant field
  • Fluent in Dutch and English
  • 3+ years\' proven experience within HRM – Operational  
  • Strong organizational, time management skills, and outstanding communication skills
  • Problem-solving ability
  • Experienced working in an international working environment
  • Able to work in a team and independently, someone who can hit the ground running
  • Happy to travel to other locations in the Netherlands
EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.

HR Manager

€80,000-100,000 + benefits
Netherlands, Amsterdam
Human Resources
Permanent
Posted 3 weeks ago
EMEA Recruitment is working with an international business entering into an exciting period of transformation as they look to recruit an HR Manager.

As HR Manager, you will lead a team of professionals to provide a proactive and generalist HR service to the business, as well as operating as HR Business Partner to senior leaders at head quarters.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is driven, who will grow with the organization.

Responsibilities of the HR Manager:
  • Lead and manage the HR team providing support to the management team
  • Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and talent management strategies
  • Manage employee development and performance management initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with international labor laws, policies, and regulations
  • Promote a positive and inclusive company culture
  • Work closely with managers to develop and execute change initiatives
  • Provide guidance on employee relations issues and conflict resolution
Experience required:
  • Proven experience in HR management role in an international organization
  • Ability to manage change and lead HR transformation
  • Strong knowledge of Dutch labor law
  • Excellent communication, social, and management skills
  • High level of emotional intelligence
  • Ability to work effectively across cultures 
  • Fluent in English and ideally Dutch
EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.

Rewards Specialist

€60,000 - €75,0000
Amsterdam
Human Resources
Permanent
Posted 3 days ago
EMEA Recruitment is working with an international organization seeking a Rewards Specialist to join their dynamic team in Amsterdam.

You will support all the organization\'s operating companies based in the Netherlands. Your main duties will include developing competitive, fair, and motivating Reward policies, as well as supporting the creation of a strategic vision for Rewards.

Key Responsibilities of the Rewards Specialist:
  • Working closely with the Rewards team to design, implement, and evaluate competitive compensation
  • Contribute to modernizing and simplifying the overall reward package for the organization\'s entities, aligning with the current labor market
  • Ensure flawless execution of (yearly) Rewards processes
  • Monitor Rewards data quality and compliance, signal and implement improvement opportunities
  • Prepare and execute data analysis (dashboards, reports, benchmarks, business cases, costs impacts, etc.) for HR management
  • Perform job/employee data and reward evaluations, and analyses
  • Liaise with relevant stakeholders such as the People teams of the Dutch entities

Experience Required:
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in Dutch Reward
  • Good knowledge of benchmarking
  • Experience with job grading using the Korn Ferry Hay methodology is preferred
  • Experience working in an international environment and/or a production environment
  • Fluent in Dutch and English
  • Strong stakeholder management skills
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make strategic recommendations
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make strategic recommendations

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation