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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 Applications Specialist

€60,000 - €70,000
Netherlands, Amsterdam
Human Resources
Permanent
Posted 4 weeks ago
EMEA Recruitment is working with an international organisation who are seeking an experienced HR Applications Specialist to join their dynamic team in Amsterdam.
 
In this role you will be a key player in optimizing and innovating their local HR systems, processes and Payroll. Reporting to the System & Solutions Team Lead, you will collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a smooth HR system experience for the business.
I am looking for someone who is not only passionate about optimizing and innovating local HR systems, processes and Payroll but also possesses a keen eye for efficiency and excel at problem solving.

Responsibilities of HR Applications Specialist:
  • Lead functional improvements for multiple HR systems and payroll
  • Proactively manage incidents, tickets, and upgrades.
  • Act as an intermediary between business needs and Global HR System teams and manage vendors
  • Lead technical projects, including HR system implementations.
  • Optimizing and streamlining the Payroll workflow and system
Experience Required:
  • Relevant experience in technical  HR systems
  • Higher vocational/academic degree
  • Excellent Knowledge of Dutch labour law
  • Experience with systems such as SAP, SuccessFactors, Power BI, and interfaces
  • Experience with internal and external stakeholders
  • Keen eye for efficiency
  • Fluent in English
 
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 Specialist - Exclusive

€65,000 + bonus
Amsterdam
Human Resources,EMEA Exclusive
Permanent
Posted 2 weeks ago
EMEA Recruitment has exclusively partnered with an international oil and gas business in its search for a French-speaking HR Specialist to join its team in the Amsterdam area.

The HR Specialist will be the link between internal teams - HR, Accounting, Purchasing, and Operations. You\'ll monitor HR costs and the integration of management control missions whilst bringing insight into the company\'s various business segments. 

Your responsibilities as the HR Specialist:
  • Invoicing/processing invoices
  • Analysis and monthly monitoring of costs
  • Carrying out closing acts with finance or other departments (according to needs)
  • Understanding HR calculations/charges
  • Setting up cost monitoring reports
  • Collaborate with financial controlling, operations, and Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Candidate Requirements:
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Bachelors degree in Finance, Management Control, or any equivalent training
  • At least 3 years of experience in a similar role as an HR Cost Controller
  • Good foundation in Excel/database management, comfortable with figures, understanding accounting
  • Knowledge of Finance tools such as SAP 
  • Management control experience in the HR field is a plus
  • Fluent in English and French 
  • Effective communication skills, adept at liaising with various teams

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 Global Rewards Specialist

€105,000
Amsterdam
Human Resources
Permanent
Posted 20 hrs ago
EMEA Recruitment is working with an international organisation seeking a Senior Global Rewards Specialist to join their dynamic team in Amsterdam.
 
You will develop competitive, fair, and motivating Reward policies and support in creating a strategic vision for Rewards.

The ideal person will be passionate about executing and innovating Rewards processes and possess a keen eye for efficiency and excellence.

This organisation embraces learning and development and anticipates scope to further develop in this role.

Responsibilities of Senior Global Rewards Specialist:
  • Working closely with the other members of the Rewards team to design, implement and evaluate competitive compensation
  • Modernise and simplify the overall reward package for the organisations 
  • Define communication strategies 
  • Liaise with relevant stakeholders - management for the Dutch entities, the Global Rewards Team and People Operations
  • Be the subject matter expert on the reward matters
  • Support the labour relations work with employees, unions and works council
 Experience Required:
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in Dutch Rewards
  • Good knowledge of benchmarking and experience with job grading using the Korn Ferry Hay methodology
  • Experience with working in an international environment
  • Experience with a production environment
  • Fluent in Dutch and English
  • Strong stakeholder management skills
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data

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.