Muse Group empowers music makers. We create the world’s most popular apps for playing, recording, and composing music. Through our innovative learning tools, expansive music catalogs, and free open-source software, we make it easier for millions—from beginners to experienced musicians—to be creative every day. Our talented team of music lovers collaborates all over the globe, from Limassol to Seoul, Boston to Berlin. We’re an ambitious company with the drive and culture of a startup—with many more exciting Muse Group developments to come.

Hal Leonard, which joined Muse Group in 2023, is the world leader in sheet music publishing and music education. The company has a storied history of providing music learners with the very best methods and arrangements of popular music for over 70 years. Hal Leonard is also a major distributor of popular brands of instruments, gear, and software to the music trade worldwide.

We’re looking for a skilled HR Generalist to take full ownership of our HR operations in the Netherlands. In this role, you’ll be a trusted partner to our local team while helping to align and elevate HR practices across our European offices.

What is it in for your?

• Radical ownership: Take full responsibility for your work and see the direct impact it has on employee experience and value.
• International exposure: Collaborate with HR teams across Europe and gain valuable experience within a diverse, internal network.
• Be a Change Agent: Play a key role in shaping and influencing culture aligned with our values.

Work format:

• Location: Heerenveen, Netherlands (Hybrid — min. 2 days/week in office)

• Own the sickness management process for the Netherlands, ensuring full compliance with local regulations and timely coordination with employees, managers, and external partners.
• Handle day-to-day HR administration, ensuring accurate data and timely processing.
• Act as the on-site contact for employee HR questions and route complex issues to senior HR.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and HR documentation for new hires
• Maintain HRIS records and assist with audits, reporting, and compliance tasks.
• Prepare payroll inputs and coordinate with local payroll providers.
• Help ensure compliance with Dutch employment law and company policies.
• Contribute to HR projects and process improvements.
• Support other EU HR processes as needed

• 2–5 years of HR generalist experience in the Netherlands
• Strong understanding of Dutch employment law, especially sickness management requirements.
• Skilled in HRIS administration (HiBob a plus) and proficient in Excel/Google Sheets
• Strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle confidential information.
• Excellent communication in Dutch and English
• Able to work independently on site while collaborating closely with a dispersed HR team.