Katie Insley

Associate Director

Phone number: +31 20 241 73 66

Email: katie.insley@emearecruitment.com

Associate Director

Katie champions Human Resources and has an extensive network that has accumulated over her 16 years of HR recruitment experience.

She is very passionate about the function and has seen it evolve from a transactional purpose to a discipline that now has a seat on the board in many companies.

Katie continues to fight for HR’s importance and strongly believes that, without the right people in the organisation, the business is never going to be successful – you must get your people strategy right.

Placing the candidate’s journey and experience at the heart of her role, she adopts a relationship and people-first approach, getting to know people at an in-depth level and delving into their skills and motivations.

For Katie, people are more than just a CV. She is highly skilled in providing career consultations, enabling her to support HR professionals throughout each career move.

Katie has hosted events, such as CHRO dinners and webinars, to bring the senior HR community in the Netherlands together and facilitate discussions on trending topics.

Katie’s Interests

Katie is interested in interior design, fine dining, swimming, and spending time with her young family.

She also has a strong interest in nutrition and has received an additional qualification for the subject. The science behind what people consume and how people live their lives is something Katie is very curious about.

Katie's Successful Candidates

  • HR Director
  • Head of Reward
  • TA Director
  • HRIS Manager
  • L&D Director

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Katie Insley

Associate Director

Phone number: +31 20 241 73 66

Email: katie.insley@emearecruitment.com

Katie champions Human Resources and has an extensive network that has accumulated over her 16 years of HR recruitment experience.

She is very passionate about the function and has seen it evolve from a transactional purpose to a discipline that now has a seat on the board in many companies.

Katie continues to fight for HR’s importance and strongly believes that, without the right people in the organisation, the business is never going to be successful – you must get your people strategy right.

Placing the candidate’s journey and experience at the heart of her role, she adopts a relationship and people-first approach, getting to know people at an in-depth level and delving into their skills and motivations.

For Katie, people are more than just a CV. She is highly skilled in providing career consultations, enabling her to support HR professionals throughout each career move.

Katie has hosted events, such as CHRO dinners and webinars, to bring the senior HR community in the Netherlands together and facilitate discussions on trending topics.

Katie’s Interests

Katie is interested in interior design, fine dining, swimming, and spending time with her young family.

She also has a strong interest in nutrition and has received an additional qualification for the subject. The science behind what people consume and how people live their lives is something Katie is very curious about.

Katie's Successful Candidates

  • HR Director
  • Head of Reward
  • TA Director
  • HRIS Manager
  • L&D Director
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Clients

Testimonial

Katie did an amazing job of first identifying what I truly wanted as a next step in my career and then nudged me in the right direction (even when I wasn’t sure it was the right spot!) into a position I’m really excited about.

On top of this, Katie was very responsive throughout the entire process from start to finish (even checking in on me during my resignation week and long after I would consider typical from a recruiter); professional but also personable - exactly the kind of person I like working with. 

I would absolutely recommend anyone to reach out for a chat with Katie if you’re looking for a next step.

Katie Jette, Senior HR & Transformation Leader

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Katie Insley JOBS

€75,000-€90,000 + benefits
Posted 3 weeks ago

EMEA Recruitment is working exclusively with an international business that is constantly evolving and is offering a Diversity and Inclusion Specialist the opportunity to make an impact and have influence within the organisation.

Reporting to the Director for Diversity, Inclusion and Culture, this role is responsible for the execution of the D&I strategy that will help create a culture that values the unique contribution of all employees.

Due to the high priority of D&I initiatives in the organisation, this is a critical role and requires someone who is great at working with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities of the Diversity and Inclusion Specialist include:

  • Implement the strategy to promote D&I in the organisation
  • Review and develop policies to ensure they meet the needs of a diverse workforce
  • Develop and coordinate awareness campaigns, training and events for all employees on D&I topics
  • Analyse diversity and inclusion data and identify action points
  • Create action plans based on these action points

Experience required:

  • 3+ years’ experience in a D&I role
  • Knowledge of the latest trends in the D&I space and related legislation
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Able to lead change processes
  • Great communicator
  • Fluent in English

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.

€50,000-54,000 + benefits
Posted 3 weeks ago

EMEA Recruitment is working with an international business that is continuing to evolve its HR function and is looking to hire its first Recruiter.

You will manage the end-to-end recruitment cycle for roles both in the Netherlands and internationally.

This role offers an opportunity to help develop efficient recruitment processes to deliver a great candidate experience.

There will also be the chance to undertake some HR Generalist duties to develop the candidate experience further.

Responsibilities of the Recruiter include:

  • Working closely with hiring managers to understand their recruitment needs
  • Proactively sourcing candidates through headhunting and job board posts
  • Screening candidates to assess their suitability and providing shortlists to hiring manager
  • Managing agency relationships
  • Handling the offer and feedback process
  • Supporting a range of generalist HR duties

Experience required:

  • Proven recruitment experience gained in the Netherlands
  • Good understanding of the recruitment cycle
  • Experience hiring engineering/technical roles is an advantage
  • Great communicator
  • Thrives in a transforming business
  • Fluent in English -  Dutch or French is an advantage

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.

€55,000-62,000
Posted 3 weeks ago

EMEA Recruitment is working exclusively with a growing, international retail organisation as it looks to recruit a Junior HR Business Partner dedicated to the retail stores in the DACH region.

The business has exciting expansion plans, and you’ll join a growing HR team, reporting into the HR Manager for the region.

This is a great opportunity for an HR Generalist who is looking to develop into an HRBP role.

As the HR Business Partner, you will work closely with the General Manager of the retail stores across Germany, Austria and Switzerland, assisting with the full employee lifecycle from recruitment and new store openings to employee development through to offboarding.

Responsibilities include:

  • Execute recruitment strategies to bring talent into stores
  • Provide investigation and consultation support for employee relation issues
  • Collaborate with store managers on succession planning conversations
  • Assists leaders with development plans for key talent
  • Provide HR reports and analysis linked to key HR metrics

Experience required:

  • Proven success in a generalist HR role
  • Understanding of labor law
  • Strong collaborator and great relationship builder
  • Thrives in a scale-up environment
  • Fluent in English and German

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.

€55,000-62,000
Posted 3 weeks ago

EMEA Recruitment are working exclusively with a growing, international retail organisation as they look to recruit a HR Business Partner dedicated to the retail stores in the Netherlands and the Corporate HQ.

The business has exciting expansion plans, and you’ll join a growing HR team reporting to the HR Manager for the region.

As the HR Business Partner, you will work closely with the general manager for the area, supporting the full employee life cycle from recruitment and new store openings to employee development through to offboarding.

Responsibilities include:

  • Execute recruitment strategies to bring talent into stores
  • Provide investigation and consultation support for employee relation issues
  • Collaborate with store managers on succession planning conversations
  • Assists leaders with development plans for key talent
  • Provide HR reports and analysis linked to key HR metrics

Experience required:

  • Proven success in a generalist HR role
  • Understanding of Dutch labour law
  • Strong collaborator and great relationship builder
  • Thrives in a scale-up environment
  • Fluent in English

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.

€70,000-80,000 + bonus
Posted 3 weeks ago

EMEA Recruitment is working on a retained basis with a scale-up organisation who are growing internationally and searching for a HR Operations Manager.

They have been experiencing double digit growth over the last few years, and this role will work closely with the COO to develop and execute the HR and Operations strategy.

The business offers lots of opportunity for innovation and the evolution of processes that will help drive sustainable growth, as well as a diverse and dynamic work environment.

Located in central Amsterdam, the workspace is modern and social. They also offer attractive benefits and huge prospects for personal development.

Responsibilities of HR Operations Manager:

  • Leading a team of 3 which is set to double in size over the next 12 months
  • Responsible for managing team performance, training and recruitment of new members
  • Ensuring all Operational HR processes are executed in an efficient and compliant manner, identifying potential process improvements
  • Supporting managers with people-related issues
  • Business partner to leaders across the organisation offering strategic HR advice on company growth
  • Advising the business when needed on payroll related matters

Experience Required:

  • Proven success in a HR Operations role
  • Knowledge of Dutch labour law including 30% ruling, visa, internal and external contracts
  • Understanding of payroll processes
  • Experience in a recruitment business or an organisation with a contractor population is an advantage
  • Strategic and proactive mentality
  • Entrepreneurial mindset
  • Fluent in Dutch and English

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.

€45,000-50,000 + generous bonus scheme + benefits
Posted 2 weeks ago
EMEA Recruitment is working with a scale-up recruitment organisation, which has ambitious growth plans and is looking to hire a Talent Acquisition Consultant to join its team.

Reporting to the Head of Talent Acquisition, this role is responsible for the end-to-end recruitment cycle for a portfolio of vacancies, including Recruitment Consultant roles and Corporate positions, engaging with graduates and experienced candidates.

There is lots of opportunity for creative thinking and introducing new ideas on how to engage with potential talent to help the organisation grow.

The business offers some great incentives and benefits, as well as a sociable and fun working culture.

Responsibilities of the Talent Acquisition Consultant include:
  • Liaising with hiring managers to understand their recruitment needs
  • Proactively sourcing through a range of different methods
  • Screening potential candidates and creating shortlists
  • Managing interview and offer process
  • Arranging events and networking sessions to reach out to a wider talent pool
Experience required:
  • 2 years + experience working in a recruitment role (agency or in-house)
  • A great communicator who loves building relationships
  • High energy and enjoys a dynamic environment
  • Driven and motivated to deliver an excellent service
  • Relentless perseverance
  • Fluent in Dutch and English
EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.
€70,000 + 8% bonus + benefits
Posted 2 weeks ago
EMEA Recruitment is working with a global organisation, which has been through an exciting period of transformation and is looking to hire a Talent Acquisition Consultant for the EMEA region.

Reporting to the EMEA TA Lead, this role is responsible for the end-to-end recruitment cycle for a range of vacancies across all functions in the business, from Corporate roles, Tech positions, R&D and Supply Chain roles.

As the business is evolving to have a more proactive and data-driven approach to Talent Acquisition, this position offers the opportunity to bring new ideas and drive the continuous improvement of recruitment practices.

Responsibilities of the Talent Acquisition Consultant EMEA include:
  • Partnering with hiring managers to understand their current and future recruitment needs
  • Proactively sourcing to identify the best talent for current and future roles
  • Managing relationships with external recruitment agencies where required
  • Conducting initial screening conversations to assess candidate suitability
  • Presenting shortlists to hiring managers
  • Managing interview feedback and offer negotiation process
Experience required:
  • Proven success in a corporate recruitment role assisting multiple countries in Europe
  • Strong stakeholder management skills
  • Thrives in a transforming environment
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Service orientated
  • Fluent in English
EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.
 
80000-90000 + 10% bonus and benefits
Posted 2 weeks ago
EMEA Recruitment is working with a global organisation, which is growing its HR team within the Netherlands, in its search for a HR Manager. 

Reporting to the Head of HR, this role is responsible for a range of HR generalist duties with HRBP responsibilities built in.

Responsibilities of the HR Manager:
  • Recruitment of corporate functions
  • HR business partnering
  • Compliance and disciplinary matters
  • Performance and talent management
  • Salary and payroll administration
  • Budgeting and reporting
Experience Required:
  • Minimum 5 years\' experience in a similar role
  • Experience of payroll and recruitment
  • Strong Dutch labour law knowledge
  • Strong stakeholder management skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Fluent in English
EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.
 
Attractive salary + bonus and benefits
Posted 6 days ago
EMEA Recruitment is working with an international consumer brand as it looks to recruit a Head of HR Technology & Analytics to drive process optimisation and the evolution in to a truly data-driven organisation.

Managing a team in the HR Analytics and HRIS space, you will be end responsible for the HR digital agenda across the global organisation.

The role reports directly into the CHRO, sits on HRLT, and offers an opportunity to join a business where achieving a significant impact is possible.

Responsibilities of the Head of HR Technology & Analytics: 
  • Providing insights to support data-driven business decisions linked to the people agenda
  • Through effective storytelling, you’ll translate analysis into practical solutions to optimise the workforce to support the achievement of business goals
  • Raise the bar in terms of efficiencies and process optimisation in all aspects of HR technology
  • Establish data governance to increase transparency and autonomy of data
  • Manage and inspire a team to deliver a best-in-class service to the business
Experience required:
  • High level of technical knowledge linked to innovation in HRIS and HR Analytics space
  • Digitally savvy and data driven
  • Able to build strong relationships internally and externally
  • User centric and a growth mindset
  • Knowledge in data analysis, modelling, data visualisation and advanced Excel skills
  • Great leadership skills
  • Ideally a BSc with a focus on Data/Analytics (IT/Economics)
EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.
Attractive salary plus bonus and benefits
Posted 6 days ago
On behalf of a high-profile international brand, EMEA Recruitment is hiring a Head of HR Transformation to drive transformational change across the global business.

Using Agile principles, you\'ll drive organisation-wide change projects where you will be deployed as a squad with executive sponsorship.

The role sits on the HRLT and reports into the CHRO so it\'s a high-profile and critical role for the organisation.

Responsibilities of the Head of HR Transformation:
  • Own the strategy and global implementation of medium/long term transformative projects
  • Manage end-to-end transformation from conceptual design to full deployment
  • Research industry trends to advise executives on innovative practices to optimise organisational change
  • Work with HR peers to upskill them in driving global transformation
  • Use people analytics to drive data-driven decision making
Experience Required:
  • Significant experience leading and driving transformation in an international setting
  • In-depth understanding of Agile principles and leading a squad
  • Knowledge of change management, organisation design and workforce analytics
  • Able to work cross-functionally and communicate with senior stakeholders
  • Commercially minded with strong business acumen
  • Master\'s level education would be ideal
EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.