We are SkytreeSkytree enables a transition to a world with cleaner Air for everyone. We do this by developing and deploying smart technology that captures atmospheric carbon dioxide, enabling its use or storage to combat climate change and aid society and businesses around the world.Born out of the European Space Agency (ESA), we are a global team of highly talented scientists, engineers and business professionals, supported by an experienced management team. Our working culture is based on a dynamic and smart approach to business with an open and understanding attitude to others and a desire to expand the boundaries of what is possible.As we’re currently reshaping our People &amp; Places team, we are looking for a (Jr.) Talent Partner to join us on this journey! Your role The scope of HR in a tech startup is uniquely broad and impactful, blending strategic influence with hands-on generalist responsibilities. As our (Jr.) Talent Partner, you’ll operate entrepreneurially with a focus on both strategic growth and day-to-day operational excellence. This is a highly visible and impactful role perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to own a broad scope of the People experience, from "hello" (recruitment) to "how's it going?" (retention and development). The role is part of our small but mighty People &amp; Places team, consisting of the CPO, A Talent partner and Talent Intern, together growing a global headcount of 90+ people (nearly 40 different nationalities!). This role reports directly to the CPO and will be instrumental in scaling our team and culture. You must be prepared to roll up your sleeves and accommodate a wide variety of tasks on a daily basis, transitioning with ease from one HR domain to another. We expect you to be a swiss knife.<img style="width:1489px;" src="https://recruitee-main.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/uploads/mcp1sn5f9g/Skytree_Values_2025_03.jpg">Overall, you’ll make an impact through 3 core pillars:*The split between these pillars is not necessarily equal and may change depending on business needs, e.g. changes in business strategy, number of open positions, new market openings, team expansion, restructuring, etc. 1. People Partnering &amp; Employee Experience<ul><li>Manager Support: Work with people managers on a daily basis, advising them on all things people, e.g. employee relations, performance management, career development, compensation reviews, etc. Guide managers through complex situations like performance improvement plans (PIPs) and disciplinary actions.</li><li>Employee Relations: Get to know every single employee in your target group. Handle sensitive and complex employee issues, grievances, and conflict resolution, acting as an impartial mediator and ensuring fair, consistent, and documented resolutions.</li><li>Data &amp; Analytics: Use HR metrics (e.g. turnover, eNPS, time-to-hire, diversity data) to generate insights and influence leadership decisions, moving the conversation from reactive problem-solving to proactive strategy.</li><li>Culture &amp; Engagement: Champion our company culture and drive initiatives (e.g. pulse surveys, internal events, recognition programs, etc.) to measure and improve employee satisfaction, engagement, retention and overall cultural health.</li><li>HR Projects: Together with the CPO &amp; Talent Partner, continue building our People Proposition by developing and implementing relevant HR projects, e.g. job evaluations, competency frameworks, leadership development programs, etc. Adopting the “People Product Operating Model”, use design thinking and data to create user-centric, efficient, and strategic HR solutions, creating internal "products" (like an "org design" tool or a "job change" workflow) to solve specific organizational challenges and improve employee journeys.  </li></ul>2. Talent Acquisition<ul><li>Workforce Planning: Identify critical skill gaps and proactively forecast future talent needs (e.g. anticipating skill gaps for a new product launch or geographical expansion) and, together with the CPO, design organizational structures that support rapid, yet sustainable, scaling.</li><li>End-to-End Recruitment: Own and manage the entire recruitment lifecycle for various roles (Tech, GTM, Operations, etc.)—from intake meetings and job description creation to sourcing, screening, scheduling, and offer negotiation.</li><li>Strategic Sourcing: Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies to build strong pipelines of diverse and qualified candidates.</li><li>Candidate Experience: Ensure a consistently positive, professional, and engaging experience for every candidate, regardless of outcome.  </li></ul>3. Operational HR &amp; Workplace Management <ul><li>Policies &amp; Compliance: Support the CPO &amp; Talent Partner in developing, implementing, and maintaining scalable HR policies and ensuring compliance with local employment laws, as the company grows, often across different regions.</li><li>Onboarding &amp; Offboarding: Manage all tasks related to the employee lifecycle, ensuring smooth and compliant preboarding, onboarding and offboarding processes.</li><li>HR Administration &amp; Automation: Maintain employee data integrity across our HRIS and other systems (e.g. contracts, amendments, visa documentation, etc.). Manage key operational processes, e.g. payroll, pension, benefits administration etc. In addition, especially in this context, you bring the eagerness to automate whatever can be automated.</li><li>Workplace Support: Act as the People team's point of contact for day-to-day office management and workplace needs, ensuring a safe, functional, and pleasant working environment (e.g. liaising with building management, managing supplies, organizing internal events).</li><li>HR Tech Stack: Manage our HR tech stack (with a focus on talent platforms, e.g. ATS, job boards, psychometric assessments, Leapsome) and provide support to new and existing employee users. Ensure that we, as a function, stay up to date with the latest AI developments and integrate AI into our workflows to maximise productivity and efficiency.</li></ul>What we’re looking for<ul><li>Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in a People / HR / TA role, preferably within a fast-paced startup tech environment. You’ve dealt with juggling hats before.</li><li>Proven hands-on experience in end-to-end Talent Acquisition across multiple functions. You perceive Talent Acquisition of strategic importance. Not just an operation you run to fill that chair.</li><li>Basic knowledge of HR practices, employment law, and employee relations in the Netherlands. Don’t be scared away if you’re not an expert, as we have plenty of expertise within our team. </li><li>Exceptional organizational skills and a high degree of comfort managing multiple, competing priorities simultaneously.</li><li>A "roll-up-your-sleeves" mentality - you are comfortable managing strategic projects while also executing administrative tasks.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport quickly with diverse stakeholders. </li><li>Fluent written and verbal communication in English. Dutch is a nice-to-have, but definitely not a must.</li><li>Experience supporting international teams and a natural affinity for working with people, from building relationships to resolving complex interpersonal issues.</li><li>The natural urge to optimize &amp; automate repetitive and standardised workflows, enabling you - and us collectively - to free up time which can be spent on where the true value lies: working with and for our people.</li><li>As this role has a strong office management component, it’s expected to be in the office all days. </li></ul>(If you need work permit/visa sponsorship and you’re 30 years or older, we’re unfortunately not  able to offer this position as it does not meet the salary requirement for sponsorship).What you can expectApart from working with great colleagues and a competitive package, you can also expect:<ul><li>A unique start-up environment offering organic professional and personal growth at one of the most innovative cleantech companies in Amsterdam!</li><li>A diverse (38+ nationalities) and fun team to work with.</li><li>Travel cost reimbursement (choose from an NS business card, lease bike, or 23ct p/km travel allowance).</li><li>Recharge with 25 vacation days, plus a little extra when life throws something special your way.</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dmyls4V83To">A vibrant office</a> close to the Science Park train station (5 minute walk!), as well as close to the highway.</li><li>Access to the Science Park and Amsterdam University cafeterias (and all the great and healthy meal options).</li><li>Fun activities, organised by our very own Champagne Committee (e.g. a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DweN3BcOfI">cooking class</a> or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0Qc_BzWwD8">Canal Adventures</a> at the heart of the city centre).</li><li>Stay fueled with tasty fruits - because work should be enjoyable too!</li></ul>Questions?Need some more info, or simply have a question for us? Don’t hesitate to reach out to our Talent Partner Sjoerd Jacobs (<a href="mailto:sjoerd.jacobs@skytree.tech">sjoerd.jacobs@skytree.tech</a>).

Giaura offers a direct air capture technology enabling its users to capture carbon dioxide from the ambient air and concentrate it for use in greenhouse crop fertilization, algae production, and other industrial and personal activities. Giaura was founded in 2010 and is based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.


(Jr.) Talent Partner

We are SkytreeSkytree enables a transition to a world with cleaner Air for everyone. We do this by developing and deploying smart technology that captures atmospheric carbon dioxide, enabling its use or storage to combat climate change and aid society and businesses around the world.Born out of the European Space Agency (ESA), we are a global team of highly talented scientists, engineers and business professionals, supported by an experienced management team. Our working culture is based on a dynamic and smart approach to business with an open and understanding attitude to others and a desire to expand the boundaries of what is possible.As we’re currently reshaping our People &amp; Places team, we are looking for a (Jr.) Talent Partner to join us on this journey! Your role The scope of HR in a tech startup is uniquely broad and impactful, blending strategic influence with hands-on generalist responsibilities. As our (Jr.) Talent Partner, you’ll operate entrepreneurially with a focus on both strategic growth and day-to-day operational excellence. This is a highly visible and impactful role perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to own a broad scope of the People experience, from "hello" (recruitment) to "how's it going?" (retention and development). The role is part of our small but mighty People &amp; Places team, consisting of the CPO, A Talent partner and Talent Intern, together growing a global headcount of 90+ people (nearly 40 different nationalities!). This role reports directly to the CPO and will be instrumental in scaling our team and culture. You must be prepared to roll up your sleeves and accommodate a wide variety of tasks on a daily basis, transitioning with ease from one HR domain to another. We expect you to be a swiss knife.Overall, you’ll make an impact through 3 core pillars:*The split between these pillars is not necessarily equal and may change depending on business needs, e.g. changes in business strategy, number of open positions, new market openings, team expansion, restructuring, etc. 1. People Partnering &amp; Employee Experience<ul><li>Manager Support: Work with people managers on a daily basis, advising them on all things people, e.g. employee relations, performance management, career development, compensation reviews, etc. Guide managers through complex situations like performance improvement plans (PIPs) and disciplinary actions.</li><li>Employee Relations: Get to know every single employee in your target group. Handle sensitive and complex employee issues, grievances, and conflict resolution, acting as an impartial mediator and ensuring fair, consistent, and documented resolutions.</li><li>Data &amp; Analytics: Use HR metrics (e.g. turnover, eNPS, time-to-hire, diversity data) to generate insights and influence leadership decisions, moving the conversation from reactive problem-solving to proactive strategy.</li><li>Culture &amp; Engagement: Champion our company culture and drive initiatives (e.g. pulse surveys, internal events, recognition programs, etc.) to measure and improve employee satisfaction, engagement, retention and overall cultural health.</li><li>HR Projects: Together with the CPO &amp; Talent Partner, continue building our People Proposition by developing and implementing relevant HR projects, e.g. job evaluations, competency frameworks, leadership development programs, etc. Adopting the “People Product Operating Model”, use design thinking and data to create user-centric, efficient, and strategic HR solutions, creating internal "products" (like an "org design" tool or a "job change" workflow) to solve specific organizational challenges and improve employee journeys.  </li></ul>2. Talent Acquisition<ul><li>Workforce Planning: Identify critical skill gaps and proactively forecast future talent needs (e.g. anticipating skill gaps for a new product launch or geographical expansion) and, together with the CPO, design organizational structures that support rapid, yet sustainable, scaling.</li><li>End-to-End Recruitment: Own and manage the entire recruitment lifecycle for various roles (Tech, GTM, Operations, etc.)—from intake meetings and job description creation to sourcing, screening, scheduling, and offer negotiation.</li><li>Strategic Sourcing: Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies to build strong pipelines of diverse and qualified candidates.</li><li>Candidate Experience: Ensure a consistently positive, professional, and engaging experience for every candidate, regardless of outcome.  </li></ul>3. Operational HR &amp; Workplace Management <ul><li>Policies &amp; Compliance: Support the CPO &amp; Talent Partner in developing, implementing, and maintaining scalable HR policies and ensuring compliance with local employment laws, as the company grows, often across different regions.</li><li>Onboarding &amp; Offboarding: Manage all tasks related to the employee lifecycle, ensuring smooth and compliant preboarding, onboarding and offboarding processes.</li><li>HR Administration &amp; Automation: Maintain employee data integrity across our HRIS and other systems (e.g. contracts, amendments, visa documentation, etc.). Manage key operational processes, e.g. payroll, pension, benefits administration etc. In addition, especially in this context, you bring the eagerness to automate whatever can be automated.</li><li>Workplace Support: Act as the People team's point of contact for day-to-day office management and workplace needs, ensuring a safe, functional, and pleasant working environment (e.g. liaising with building management, managing supplies, organizing internal events).</li><li>HR Tech Stack: Manage our HR tech stack (with a focus on talent platforms, e.g. ATS, job boards, psychometric assessments, Leapsome) and provide support to new and existing employee users. Ensure that we, as a function, stay up to date with the latest AI developments and integrate AI into our workflows to maximise productivity and efficiency.</li></ul>What we’re looking for<ul><li>Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in a People / HR / TA role, preferably within a fast-paced startup tech environment. You’ve dealt with juggling hats before.</li><li>Proven hands-on experience in end-to-end Talent Acquisition across multiple functions. You perceive Talent Acquisition of strategic importance. Not just an operation you run to fill that chair.</li><li>Basic knowledge of HR practices, employment law, and employee relations in the Netherlands. Don’t be scared away if you’re not an expert, as we have plenty of expertise within our team. </li><li>Exceptional organizational skills and a high degree of comfort managing multiple, competing priorities simultaneously.</li><li>A "roll-up-your-sleeves" mentality - you are comfortable managing strategic projects while also executing administrative tasks.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport quickly with diverse stakeholders. </li><li>Fluent written and verbal communication in English. Dutch is a nice-to-have, but definitely not a must.</li><li>Experience supporting international teams and a natural affinity for working with people, from building relationships to resolving complex interpersonal issues.</li><li>The natural urge to optimize &amp; automate repetitive and standardised workflows, enabling you - and us collectively - to free up time which can be spent on where the true value lies: working with and for our people.</li><li>As this role has a strong office management component, it’s expected to be in the office all days. </li></ul>(If you need work permit/visa sponsorship and you’re 30 years or older, we’re unfortunately not  able to offer this position as it does not meet the salary requirement for sponsorship).What you can expectApart from working with great colleagues and a competitive package, you can also expect:<ul><li>A unique start-up environment offering organic professional and personal growth at one of the most innovative cleantech companies in Amsterdam!</li><li>A diverse (38+ nationalities) and fun team to work with.</li><li>Travel cost reimbursement (choose from an NS business card, lease bike, or 23ct p/km travel allowance).</li><li>Recharge with 25 vacation days, plus a little extra when life throws something special your way.</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dmyls4V83To">A vibrant office</a> close to the Science Park train station (5 minute walk!), as well as close to the highway.</li><li>Access to the Science Park and Amsterdam University cafeterias (and all the great and healthy meal options).</li><li>Fun activities, organised by our very own Champagne Committee (e.g. a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DweN3BcOfI">cooking class</a> or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0Qc_BzWwD8">Canal Adventures</a> at the heart of the city centre).</li><li>Stay fueled with tasty fruits - because work should be enjoyable too!</li></ul>Questions?Need some more info, or simply have a question for us? Don’t hesitate to reach out to our Talent Partner Sjoerd Jacobs (<a href="mailto:sjoerd.jacobs@skytree.tech">sjoerd.jacobs@skytree.tech</a>).

(Jr.) Talent Partner

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