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HR Assistant

Destinus

Destinus

People & HR
Hengelo, Netherlands
Posted on Feb 9, 2026

About the Role

Imagine joining a fast growing aerospace company where HR is not a back office function but a real driver of impact. As an HR Assistant with a generalist mindset you support employees from their first day to their growth within the company. In this HR Assistant role you handle the full spectrum of employee related processes supporting teams managers and the wider HR function with precision and care.

At Destinus, we are revolutionizing the defense industry with cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Our innovative technologies are designed to meet the unique demands of modern defense operations, delivering unparalleled speed, precision, and cost effectiveness. Destinus partners with government agencies and defense organizations worldwide to provide advanced solutions for mission-critical operations, enabling a new era of efficiency and technological superiority. Join us in shaping the future of defense with groundbreaking aerospace innovations.

What You’ll Do

  • Act as the point of contact for all employees for HR related questions providing guidance on questions regarding contracts, policies, benefits, payroll, time off and daily people matters.
  • Manage offboarding processes including documentation, exit coordination, handovers and system updates.
  • Actively advise employees and managers on HR policies, internal procedures, benefits and employment conditions.
  • Prepare and manage employment amendments, extensions, promotions and role changes in close collaboration with managers and HR leadership.
  • Maintain accurate up to date and compliant employee records ensuring data integrity confidentiality and consistency across HR systems.
  • You support and advise on all activities and process steps related to the absenteeism process, managing absence cases from the first day of sickness. You actively steer the process, take a proactive role in complex cases, and determine the (follow-up) steps.
  • Support payroll preparation by collecting, validating and processing monthly employee data such as absences, changes, bonuses and contract updates.
  • Support employee engagement actions internal initiatives and HR projects that strengthen company culture.
  • Partner closely with the HR team and leadership to support HR projects and organizational changes.

What You’ll Need

  • 2 + years of experience in an HR Assistant or HR Generalist role.
  • You have an HBO level of working and thinking, preferably in the field of HRM or Business Administration.
  • Solid knowledge of HR operations including contracts, employee relations, payroll coordination, benefits and HR administration
  • Confidence handling sensitive information with discretion and integrity.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Experience working with HRIS and digital HR tools with a strong focus on data accuracy and process consistency.
  • Good communication skills and a service-oriented mindset.
  • Fluency in English and Dutch.

Who You Are

You are naturally organized proactive and people focused. You enjoy being involved in many different HR topics at once and feel comfortable switching between administrative tasks and employee support. You like taking ownership spotting gaps and improving how things work. You thrive in a fast paced environment and care deeply about creating positive employee experience.

Why Join Us?

✨ The Thrill of the Future – Work on cutting-edge projects that redefine aerospace.
✨ Global Innovation Hub – Collaborate with top engineers from all over the world.
✨ Fast-Paced & High-Growth – Experience the rush of working in a rapidly expanding company.
✨ Real Impact – Your work won’t be theoretical—it will shape the future of flight.

Destinus is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity in our companies and our teams and do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, color, country of origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability status.

🚀 Destinus – Challenge the limits of time, space, and human potential.

Security screening is an integral component of the selection process, ensuring that candidates meet the organization's security standards and safeguarding against potential risks.

Providing a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) is a standard part of the application process at Destinus.