People Operations Business Partner

About Loop

Loop is industrializing services through AI, starting with one of the world's most complex industries: the global supply chain. We're an AI-native company built to solve the systemic data problem that's held logistics back for decades. Our Logistics Data Platform turns fragmented, unstructured data into a trusted foundation that fuels automation, financial clarity, and decision intelligence at scale.

Our momentum is gaining national recognition. Loop was recently named to LinkedIn's 2026 Top Startups list, ranking #1 in Chicago, #4 in San Francisco, and earning a spot on the national list reflecting our growth, innovation, and the exceptional talent and culture driving our success.

Today, Loop serves >20% of the Fortune 100, manages over $30B in supply chain spend, and helps its clients save hundreds of millions of dollars each year.

We recently closed a $95M Series C and are backed by leading investors including Valor Equity Partners, Founders Fund, 8VC, Index Ventures, J.P. Morgan, and more than 50 industry-leading angel investors.

Our team brings deep expertise from Uber, Google, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, Flexport, C3 AI, VMware, Box, UPS, and C.H. Robinson and we're looking for builders who want to help shape what comes next.

About the Role

Loop is seeking a People team presence in EMEA, and we are looking for a People Operations Business Partner to anchor our Rotterdam office. We are hiring this role now to support our Rotterdam and non-US teams, ensuring our people operations and compliance frameworks are established and in alignment with Loop’s overall talent strategy. Partnering with People Operations, Finance and global people managers, you will serve as the owner of our local employee lifecycle and site operations.

This is an in-person role based in Rotterdam, with the expectation of being in the office 4+ days per week.

What You'll Do

• Lead end-to-end people operations in the Netherlands, encompassing human resources, organizational change management, compensation, pension, and local benefits administration.
• Manage local compliance and regulatory relationships, Verzuim, and employee-data GDPR.
• Oversee Rotterdam site operations, including facilities management, health and safety (RI&E), and local vendor partnerships.
• Administer the regional people and site budget in collaboration with global Finance.
• Coordinate local contributions to global programs, such as SOC 1 & 2 evidence gathering and business continuity drills.
• Ensure a high-bar employee experience by translating global culture into local site operations.

About You

• Extensive knowledge of Dutch employment law, protocols, and pension administration. (Required)
• Professional fluency in both Dutch and English. (Required)
• Proven experience in international People Operations or HR management, including extensive experience in Employer of Record collaboration. (Preferred) 
• Strong operational rigour with experience managing statutory filings and regional budget implications. (Required)
• Ability to navigate both global corporate frameworks and local regulatory requirements. (Required)

Compensation and Benefits
The full-time base pay range for this role is €65,000 to €95,000 annually. This range reflects the base pay that Loop reasonably expects to pay for the position at the time of hire. Actual compensation will depend on job-related factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, location, and business needs.

Full-time working hours are preferred, since much of the communication is with the U.S., there is flexibility. The initial contract is temporary with the possibility of an indefinite contract if mutually agreeable at some future date.

Equal Opportunity
Loop is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.