People & Studio Manager

At BYBORRE, we’re looking for a People Operations Specialist that will play a leading role in ensuring that our studio is a great and supportive place to work! As People & Studio Manager, you are an organisational wizard with experience coordinating office and people operations. You like to think ahead, solve challenges independently and to take care of others. 

Over the last couple of years we have built a solid framework and set up tools for our people and studio operations. Now we are looking for someone who is excited to take ownership of what is already there and adds their own signature to the mix. As a small organization, there are always opportunities to improve and we praise initiative theron.

To be successful in this role, you should be able to work in a dynamic environment and do multiple things at the same time. You are a quick learner and love to work with people! Ultimately, you will be responsible for keeping everything in the studio running smoothly and as such allow your team members to do their work, even better.

Together, we are on a journey towards a healthier textile industry, with more creative freedom, less waste, and textiles designed with intent. If you are someone with a passion for people and smooth operations, and are excited about the opportunity to be a part of a company that is changing the industry, we would love to hear from you.

About the team

• Be part of a close-knit and international team (+/-20 people) in Amsterdam

• Mix of experts in different fields (knit engineers, textile designers, in-house digital team and more)

What you'll be doing

On a day-to-day basis, you will:

People Operations / HR

• An ambassador of our company values, ways of working and people related policies

• Coordinating all aspects of the employee journey, from hiring new team members to organizing thoughtful goodbye’s, and everything in between

• Handling the administrative tasks connected to the employee journey, such as preparing contracts, maintaining employee records and coordinating salary mutations with our accountant, etc

• Informing and advising our team members, team leads and our leadership team on people related topics

• Providing people data to our leadership team and external partners or parties (investors, UWV, arbodienst, insurance, accountant etc.)

• Organise team events and rituals, together with the rest of the team

Office Management

• Making sure the studio is well organized (office supplies, grocery orders, storage, lunch set up etc.) 

• Support the team with IT related needs or issues and manage access to company accounts and information

• Manage relationships and agreements with our lunch provider, cleaners and other relevant suppliers

• Making sure the studio is a safe place to work by leading our safety policies and efforts

Skills & experience

What we're looking for in the ideal candidate. Not all of these are must haves, so please take the leap to get in touch even if you don't feel you meet all criteria.

• 2+ years experience in a combined People Ops/HR & Office Management role, ideally in at a start-up

• An educational background in HRM and/or Office Management is a plus

• Strong understanding of HR principles and practices and a basic knowledge of Dutch employment laws and regulations.

• Great communication skills in Dutch and English, both written and verbal (our studio language is English)

• Positive and open mindset, like to get things done!

• Ability to maintain discretion and handle sensitive/confidential information with professionalism and integrity

• Resourcefulness and ability to show strong initiative

• A self-starter, responsible, organized and reliable

• “BHV” and drivers licenses are a plus

Benefits

• Work at a globally focused, innovative scale-up that’s changing the textile industry.

• Being part of an international team of specialists in different fields.

• Being part of something bigger, opportunity to make a positive impact with your work.

• Salary based on experience and responsibilities.

• Personal development program & opportunities.

• 25 holidays per year & a pension plan.

• Daily travel expenses covered when you live outside of Amsterdam. Our studio in Amsterdam is easy to reach by car, train or bicycle.

• Daily, healthy studio lunch, coffee, drinks & snacks.

• A steep learning curve and an unforgettable adventure.

• Laptop, accessories and software tools.

About BYBORRE

There is nothing in life that we use more than textiles. Among the oldest and most universal objects produced by humans, textiles have proven to be a reliable tool that enhances our lives and brings across stories. Their influence goes beyond imagination. And yet, the journey that leads to a textile’s existence often remains unquestioned.

At BYBORRE, we are on a mission to drastically change the textile industry as we know it today. Envisioning a future where textiles are made with conscious intent, we merge the physical and digital worlds of textile creation, unlock material innovation and establish a transparent supply chain to give our customers worldwide access to responsible textiles for the products we use everyday.

Based in Amsterdam we have our own knitting lab with a range of circular knitting machines and an extensive yarn library. We experiment and innovate to create the most responsible knits of the highest quality.

We offer a collection of responsible textiles to our customers, with the opportunity to create custom textile. Our primary focus lies within the interior and apparel segments. Primarily, we direct our efforts towards brands, architects, project developers, designers and the end consumer. We offer our products and aim to raise awareness about the state of the textile industry by emphasizing how (our) responsible textiles can be a game changer.

By exploring new textile design and manufacturing processes that are less wasteful, harmful, inflexible and more collaborative, open and inspiring, we are creating a movement that challenges the conventional norms of the industry – encouraging you to think differently about textiles and inviting you to be part of something bigger.