HR Officer

Job Description

Are you a precise and organised HR professional with a solid command of Dutch employment law? Do you want to play a central role in the HR administration of a fast‑growing deep‑tech company? Single Quantum – based in Delft and a world leader in ultrafast single‑photon detection – is looking for an HR Officer (32‑40 hours) to manage and further develop our HR operations.

Single Quantum develops and manufactures high‑tech light detection instruments for scientific and industrial applications, limited only by the laws of physics. Our international team works at the absolute cutting edge of deep‑tech innovation. As HR Officer, you will strengthen our HR team, working closely with our Administration Officers and HR Business Partner.

• Managing and improving payroll administration in Personio
  , including commuting allowances, remote working arrangements and contract changes;
• Serving as the primary point of contact with the IND for visa applications and with the Belastingdienst for 30% ruling files;
• Maintaining and updating HR policy documents in line with the CAO Metalelektro and current Dutch employment legislation;
• Managing absence and sick leave administration
  , including liaising with the UWV
  , and our Health and Safety service provider (Arbodienst);
• Drafting and managing employment contracts and other HR documents;
• Coordinating onboarding administration for new employees;
• Answering employee questions on HR policies and terms of employment;
• Producing the monthly internal newsletter and supporting the organisation of company events.

Don't tick every box? That's fine — we are happy to invest in your development as long as you are eager to learn.

• MBO+ or HBO-level degree in HR, HRM, Personnel & Organisation, Employment Law, or a comparable field;
• Detail‑oriented, structured, and able to work independently;
• Demonstrable knowledge of Dutch employment law and, preferably, the CAO Metalelektro
  ;
• Experience with payroll administration and/or HR software (preferably Personio
  , NMBRS or similar);
• Fluent in Dutch and English
  , both written and spoken — this is a firm requirement.

• Full‑time position at an international scale‑up in Delft;
• Salary in accordance with the CAO Metalelektro (functiongroup G), supplemented by secondary benefits;
• Up to 40 days of annual leave (based on full‑time employment);
• Solid pension scheme through PME
  ;
• Comprehensive social security provisions in line with the CAO;
• Friday catered lunches, fresh fruit and comfortable workplace facilities;
• Significant room for initiative and personal development;
• An inclusive, international working environment where your input matters from day one.

At Single Quantum, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Does this role appeal to you? Please send your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are the right candidate for this position. Single Quantum is an equal opportunity employer and actively embraces diversity.

If you have any questions before applying or would like to have a general conversation about Single Quantum, you can contact our HR Business Partner, Jacqerina Jarad on or email to