Company Introduction:
Airspace is a tech-enabled freight forwarder that’s redefining how the world’s most critical packages are delivered. Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, Airspace has employees who are based around the world. Our European headquarters is in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
As a recognized leader in AI and machine learning, our team leverages data and patented technology to coordinate logistics across a global network of drivers and airlines. Our goal is to deliver those packages that are truly mission-critical in a way that is faster, more transparent, more secure, and more accountable than ever before. The items we deliver range from organs for transplant, to parts for critical machinery including grounded aircraft and highly sensitive components such as semiconductors.
Airspace has been rated one of America’s best Startup Employers, listed as one of CNBC’s Disruptor 50 companies, and featured as an Innovation and Disruption leader by CBS News. Airspace has the support of leading investors such as Telstra Ventures, HarbourVest Partners, Defy Partners, DBL Partners, and Scale Ventures. To date the company has raised more than $140m.
The company is growing rapidly and serving more places around the world than ever before. We are looking for passionate, motivated individuals who want to make an IMPACT every day to help us execute on our mission of reshaping the world of time-critical logistics.
What we are looking for:
We’re looking for an experienced and hands-on HR Manager to lead People operations across Europe and Asia-Pacific. This role flexible to be based in either Hoofddorp, Netherlands or Frankfurt, Germany or Stockholm, Sweden. This role supports employees across the Netherlands, Sweden, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Malaysia, and other growing regions.
As Airspace continues to expand internationally, this role will play a critical part in scaling our People function and enhancing the employee experience across regions. You’ll serve as a strategic advisor to the Chief of Staff and collaborate closely with our HR Director to ensure global alignment on policies, programs, systems, and best practices.
The ideal candidate is a dynamic HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, global environment, someone who combines a deep understanding of regional employment laws with a passion for building culture, improving processes, and delivering operational excellence.
Role Description & Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and scale the HR function for Airspace’s Europe and APAC operations, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and a consistent employee experience across all regions.
- Manage and coach the HR Officer in Malaysia, providing mentorship, guidance, and alignment on company-wide initiatives and HR best practices.
- Partner with global HR counterparts to align policies, programs, and systems for a cohesive, one-Airspace approach to People operations.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to the Chief of Staff and senior leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, and HR best practices.
- Partner with Global Payroll Specialist ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence.
- Oversee global benefits administration, ensuring accuracy, regulatory compliance, and a seamless, efficient experience for employees across all countries.
- Enhance company culture by promoting engagement, recognition, and collaboration across distributed teams.
- Build strong relationships with managers and employees, providing expert guidance on employee relations, performance management, and conflict resolution.
- Develop and refine policies and procedures that improve efficiency, compliance, and the employee experience, ensuring alignment with global standards.
- Partner with Senior Corporate Recruiter and help drive recruiting efforts and liaise with hiring managers to align on hiring strategies and support local recruitment efforts.
- Drive sustainable HR system management (e.g., Rippling), ensuring data integrity and consistent adoption across all regions.
- Ensure adherence to all local labor laws and regulations, particularly Dutch labor law (knowledge of German and Swedish labor law is a plus).
- Foster a strong cross-regional partnership between Europe, APAC, and U.S. headquarters to share insights, promote consistency, and advance company-wide initiatives.
- Drive change management efforts and act as a culture ambassador, ensuring Airspace remains a safe, compliant, and equitable workplace.
Ideal Background and Skills:
- 5+ years of Human Resources experience within Europe and Asia; experience working for multinational corporations preferred
- BA/BS degree (or equivalent) in Human Resource Management or related field
- High proficiency with HR information systems
- Experience with Microsoft Office / Google Suite applications and comfort using data to complete analyses, drive recommendations and provide executive-level reporting
- Must be fluent in English and Dutch languages. German language skills are a plus
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; comfortable working with senior business partners on a daily basis
- Strong project management experience coupled with self-motivation and ability to effectively prioritize to meet business needs
- Positive attitude and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with people from different geographies and backgrounds
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary range: €75,000 - €85,000 or local equivalent
- Strong compensation & holistic benefit package: Competitive salary with opportunities for advancement, and more. Benefits include pension plan, holiday/vacation plan, company fitness plan, etc.
- Freedom & flexibility: Role is hybrid with flexible requirements regarding office attendance and encourages creativity, self-responsibility and self-development in scoping and executing the key responsibilities
- Excellent culture with fantastic colleagues: An international team of highly skilled and for all motivated team members are there to make your day
Core Values:
- We are One Team. We believe we all accomplish more when we are working together.
- We make an Impact. We are determined to have a positive influence on our environment, our customers, our industry, and our world.
- We are Passionate. We care deeply about our mission and are not afraid to raise the bar.
- We are Transparent. We pride ourselves on having open, honest, and sincere communication with our team and customers.
- We are Innovative. We never settle and are always striving to improve our product, service, and ourselves.
About Airspace:
From life-saving organs to essential machinery components, Airspace is trusted by the world’s largest companies and most critical healthcare organizations to move their most time-sensitive shipments on time, every time. Our proprietary AI-powered platform is the most advanced of its kind- awarded and protected by multiple patents, it provides speed, reliability, and transparency unrivaled in time-critical logistics. We are thinkers, builders, and doers; from building and deploying AI in the world to assembling a world-class operations team, Airspace is on a hypergrowth trajectory while remaining hyper-focused on the needs of our customers and team members.
With offices in the United States in Carlsbad, CA and in Europe in Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Stockholm, and London, we are rapidly scaling into new markets and industries while continuing to innovate and maximize value for our customers. Backed by leading investors including Telstra, HarbourVest, Prologis, Qualcomm, Defy, and others, Airspace has raised $140M to date.
Join our team of 300+ technologists, futurists, and industry veterans as we work as One Team to revolutionize time-critical logistics.
Airspace is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Additionally, Airspace participates in the E-Verify program for all locations.
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