HR and Office Manager

HR & Office Manager

STARK is a new kind of defence technology company revolutionizing the way autonomous systems are deployed across multiple domains. We design, develop and manufacture high performance unmanned systems that are software-defined, mass-scalable, and cost effective. This provides our operators with a decisive edge in highly contested environments.

We’re focused on delivering deployable, high-performance systems, not future promises. In a time of rising threats, STARK is bolstering the technological edge of NATO Allies and their Partners to deter aggression and defend Europe today.

Your mission

Support the growth of our Dutch entity, taking full ownership of all operational HR and office processes for a small team of around 12 employees.

Responsibilities

• Ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly, from onboarding to office logistics.
• Build and manage the operational backbone of our new office in The Netherlands.
• Act as the central point of contact for employees and management in The Netherlands.
• Work closely with the central People & Operations teams to align on global

HR Operations

• Manage the entire employee lifecycle: onboarding, offboarding, contracts, changes, and documentation.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll and benefits coordination (in partnership with central HR).
• Handle day-to-day HR administration and employee inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with Dutch employment law and internal policies.
• Maintain and optimize operational HR processes for scalability in cooperation with global people team
• processes and compliance.

Office Management

• Set up and manage the new office (including space planning, vendor management, and logistics).
• Oversee daily office operations, supplies, access, travel, maintenance, etc.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and office policies.
• Coordinate local office budgets, invoices, and service contracts.
• Act as first point of contact for all office-related topics.
• Coordinate office events, meetings, and team gatherings in cooperation with global people team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor´s or Master´s degree in Human Resoures, Law or similar relevant field of expertise.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with HR and Office Management
• At least 2 years of experience with Payroll activities within The Netherlands
• Strong understanding of dutch employment law and HR Processes
• Proven ability to work autonomously and take ownership
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• You are happy to work autonomously with little supervision.
• Hands-on proactive and solution oriented mindset
• High level of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive topics

If you´re intersted in building the future of European Defence with us, and you see yourself reflected on the description above, please send us your CV in English.