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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 2 months 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.

Rewards Specialist

€60,000 - €75,0000
Amsterdam
Human Resources
Permanent
Posted 4 weeks 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

Senior Recruiter - Benelux

€70,000-75,000 + bonus
Netherlands, Amsterdam
Human Resources,Talent Acquisition/Resourcing
Permanent
Posted 3 weeks ago
EMEA Recruitment is working with a global organization seeking a Senior Recruiter to join their team in Amsterdam.

You will be joining at a time of growth and be part of their project portfolio, which includes some of the most sustainable and cutting-edge building projects around the world.

You will join a great team in the Amsterdam HQ and take ownership of the end-to-end recruitment process for Benelux.

You will focus on all type of roles, such as Commercial, Finance, HR, Procurement, and HSE, as well as more technical and operational roles.

I am looking for someone who would thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Key responsibilities of the Senior Recruiter:  
  • Working closely with your stakeholders to deliver a quality recruitment service
  • Attract a suitable level of talent for vacancies, you will be required to contact candidates directly using direct searching tools, such as LinkedIn Recruiter
  • Managing the hiring process from end to end
  • Ensure candidate information is updated regularly and kept in line with GDPR regulations using tracking system
  • Scheduling interviews and feedback calls
  • Suggesting and implementing ideas that make the team more effective 
  • Managing multiple recruitment campaigns at different stages of their lifecycle
Experience required:
  • Educated to bachelor degree level
  • 4 years of recruitment experience (in-house) and agency would be advantageous
  • Fluency in Dutch and English is a must (any other languages would be advantageous)
  • Willing to cooperate in international projects
  • Willing to travel to operating company locations across Benelux
  • Resilient and happy to collaborate
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 Business Partner - Technology - Exclusive

€100,000 - €110,000
Amsterdam
Human Resources,EMEA Exclusive
Permanent
Posted 3 weeks ago
EMEA Recruitment has exclusively partnered with a global organization seeking a Senior HR Business Partner aligned to Technology, to join the HR team in Amsterdam.

You will support their technology departments, driving people strategies that fuel creativity, collaboration, and growth. In this key leadership position, you will partner closely with senior business stakeholders and translate business needs and strategies into well-informed people initiatives.

This opportunity would be ideal for someone with a strategic and creative mindset who loves to take ownership, enjoys building up trusted relationships, can influence effortlessly, and has a can-do attitude.

Key Responsibilities of the HRBP Technology: 
  • Partner with senior leaders to develop and implement people strategies
  • Be a talent expert: Play an important role in maximizing the potential of employees and creating high-performing teams
  • Cover a broad range of topics, e.g., performance management, talent and succession planning, employee retention and engagement
  • Closely collaborate with your HR colleagues in other regions to drive global people projects and initiatives
  • Be a trusted advisor to your stakeholders to help them navigate people topics.
  • Make use of people data and analytics to provide insights and recommendations

Experience Required:
  •  8+ years of experience in a HRBP role, preferably in a fast-growing tech-driven or entrepreneurial environment
  • University degree or relevant HR qualification
  • Proven ability to develop and implement HR strategies that align with business objectives
  • Proven ability to lead and support organizational change initiatives
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
  • Strong analytical skills and experience with HR analytics and reporting
  • In-depth understanding of employment laws and regulations
  • Confident in English as the main business language

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.

Senior HR Business Partner - Exclusive

€100,000 - €110,000
Amsterdam
Human Resources,HR Business Partner,EMEA Exclusive
Permanent
Posted 3 weeks ago
EMEA Recruitment has exclusively partnered with a global organization in their search for a Senior HR Business Partner to join their dynamic team in Amsterdam.

In this key leadership position, the Senior HRBP will partner closely with senior business stakeholders to translate business needs and strategies while also supporting the Business Operations department.

This role would ideally suit someone with a strategic mindset who loves to take ownership and enjoys building trusted relationships.

Key Responsibilities of Senior HR Business Partner:
  • Partner with senior leaders to develop and implement people strategies that align with business objectives
  • Work closely with the rest of the People Function, e.g., HR Business Partners, HR Generalists, L&D, Recruitment, EDI & Marketing
  • Closely collaborate with your HR colleagues in other regions to drive (global) people projects and initiatives
  • Be a trusted advisor to your stakeholders to help them navigate people topics

Experience Required:
  • 10+ years of experience in HR and a recent HRBP role
  • University degree or relevant HR qualification
  • Proven ability to develop and implement HR strategies that align with business objectives
  • Proven ability to lead and support organizational change initiatives
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong analytical skills and experience with HR analytics and reporting
  • In-depth understanding of employment laws and regulations
  • Fluent in English (verbal and written) 

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.

Senior HR Generalist - Denmark - Exclusive

485,000 KR
Denmark
Human Resources,HR Generalist,EMEA Exclusive
Permanent
Posted a week ago
EMEA Recruitment is working with a global client seeking a Senior HR Generalist to join their expanding organization based in Denmark.

You will be their first HR team member on the ground and play a key role in shaping and building local HR processes, supporting employees, and helping to create a strong foundation.

As the Senior HR Generalist, you\'ll be closely connected to their wider people team based in Amsterdam and work collaboratively to align the overall HR strategy.

This role would be ideal for a HR professional who wants to deepen their expertise and take full ownership of their work in an ambitious yet informal environment. I am looking for someone eager to build hands-on experience across a broad range of responsibilities while becoming a true generalist.

Your core responsibilities as the Senior HR Generalist:
  • Develop and implement HR policies and processes aligned with the best market practices
  • Oversee the employee onboarding process, including assisting in post-recruitment efforts, new hire employee orientation, scheduling and paperwork
  • Coordinate logistics around expat hires
  • Manage and maintain all employee files, digital library and records
  • Assist in Benefits administration
  • Provide a high level of service to employees for all general HR issues
  • Coordinate Immigration cases and records, including maintaining documentation and case progression

Your skills and experience:
  • Bachelor\'s in a relevant field (Organizational Psychology, Human Resource Management, Business Administration)
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience, preferably within an international, tech-driven, organization, preferably in a scale-up environment
  • Strong knowledge of employment legislation in Denmark
  • Comfortable working with high standards in a dynamic and flat organization
  • Hands on mentality, able to prioritize, plan and use time effectively
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Danish

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.