Assistant Director of People & Culture - Amsterdam

At Pulitzer Amsterdam we are true storytellers and you only have to step inside to know why! It is the home of 223 unique guest rooms, the timeless Pulitzer's Bar, café Pulitzer Garden and the modern-Dutch restaurant Jansz., all with stories we can't help but share.

The beating heart of Pulitzer Amsterdam is its team: motivated, passionate and genuine people with service in their veins. We are social and charming by nature, creating everlasting memories for our guests.

Are you an energetic People & Culture leader who thrives in a fast-paced, people-first environment? Do you love the challenge of balancing strategic vision with hands-on execution?

If you are passionate about hospitality and excited to shape the employee experience for 350 colleagues, this is your opportunity.

As the Assistant Director of People & Culture for Pulitzer Amsterdam and Kimpton de Witt hotel, you will play a key role in driving employee engagement and fostering an positive and high-performance culture across both properties. You will partner closely with department heads, support the Director of People & Culture in implementing HR initiatives, and ensure that our teams feel connected, empowered, and valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Support HR Strategy & People Agenda: Partner with the Director of People & Culture to implement HR initiatives across both hotels, including talent, performance, and organizational development projects.
• Advise & Partner with Leaders: Act as a trusted advisor to Heads of Department on all HR matters, including employee relations, absence management, legal or disciplinary cases, and workforce planning.
• Lead & Inspire the People & Culture Team: Coach, guide, and develop the People & Culture team, fostering collaboration and shared learning between both properties.
• Enhance Employee Experience & Shape Culture: Champion inclusion, engagement, and a positive workplace culture, contributing to both hotel-specific and broader people strategy initiatives.
• Ensure Operational Excellence: Oversee daily operations, identify opportunities to improve ways of working, and support the team in delivering high-quality HR service.
• Leverage Data & Metrics: Use HR analytics and systems (e.g., Workday) to inform decisions, monitor trends, and improve employee experience.
• Champion Compliance & Safety: Ensure alignment with Dutch labour law, collective labour agreements, Health & Safety regulations, and Works Council processes.
• Drive Talent Management: Oversee recruitment, onboarding, training, development, and succession planning programs to attract, retain, and grow top hospitality talent.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Hotel school or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in Human Resources (within the hospitality industry is a plus), including at least 2 years in a managerial or senior advisory role.
• Strong knowledge of Dutch employment law and HR best practices.
• Fluent in Dutch and English (both written and spoken).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational support.
• A passion for people, culture, and creating meaningful employee experiences.
• Available for 4-5 days per week.

What's in it for you?

• Experience Stay at Pulitzer Amsterdam as part of our introduction program (overnight stay with +1 including dinner, drinks & breakfast)
• 6 complimentary nights a year at any Lore Group hotel
• Lore Group Employee & Immediate Family Rates
• Lore Group Friend and Family Rates
• 50% Employee discount and 25% Friends and Family discount at over 800 partner hotels via Lore Discovery
• 50% discount in Lore Group restaurants and bars
• A monthly budget to spend on benefits platform Alleo
• Possibility to lease a bike
• 50% discount in restaurants & bars at 19 partner hotels in Amsterdam
• Free and unlimited appointments per year with a psychologist via OpenUp
• A monthly contribution to a pension scheme
• A monthly travel allowance
• A monthly clothing allowance (if applicable to your position)
• A yearly shoe allowance
• Possibility to take part in a Dutch language course
• Freshly prepared meals in the canteen
• Discount on supplemental health insurances

Location: Amsterdam