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Netherlands
Netherlands

Europe's Gateway for International Talent and Business

The Netherlands is one of Europe's leading destinations for international organisations, technology companies, aerospace programmes, and globally mobile talent.

39+

Years in NL

5

Service pillars offered

95+

Nationalities placed

Its highly educated workforce, international outlook, advanced infrastructure, and direct access to the European market make it an attractive base for organisations seeking to establish, expand, or strengthen their European operations.

For nearly four decades, Octagon has helped organisations build and support workforces in the Netherlands. As our home market since 1987, we combine deep local expertise with an international perspective, helping organisations navigate Dutch employment requirements while creating the foundations for long-term growth.

Whether supporting a first hire, a project team, or a large-scale workforce, we provide integrated solutions covering recruitment, Employer of Record services, payroll, workforce compliance, international mobility, and HR advisory.

Why the Netherlands?

The Netherlands consistently ranks among Europe's most attractive destinations for international business.

Its strengths include:

Access to a highly skilled and multilingual workforce

A strong ecosystem of international organisations, research institutions, and innovative companies

Excellent connectivity across Europe and beyond

A business-friendly environment with a highly international outlook

Access to one of Europe's most dynamic technology, aerospace, and innovation ecosystems

For organisations expanding into Europe, the Netherlands often serves as both an entry point and a long-term strategic base.

Building a Workforce in the Netherlands

Success in the Dutch market requires more than recruitment.

Organisations must navigate employment regulations, payroll requirements, pension obligations, immigration processes, onboarding, and workforce administration while creating a positive experience for employees.

Octagon helps organisations manage this complexity through a coordinated workforce model that combines local knowledge with practical operational support.

Our services support organisations at every stage of growth, from market entry and first hires to established operations and long-term workforce management.

Available in this market

Services in the Netherlands

HR Consultancy

Practical support across employment frameworks, workforce policies, employee relations, onboarding, and HR operations.

Employer of Record & Payroll

Compliant employment, payroll administration, pension management, and workforce support without the need to establish a local entity.

Talent Acquisition

Specialist recruitment across aerospace, defence, technology, international organisations, professional services, and other highly skilled sectors.

Operating Successfully in the Dutch Market

The Dutch employment landscape is well regulated and highly protective of employees.

Successfully operating in this environment requires an understanding of employment legislation, collective labour agreements, pension obligations, workforce classification rules, and international mobility frameworks.

Octagon supports organisations through:

IND sponsorship and Highly Skilled Migrant procedures

30% ruling administration

Contractor compliance and workforce classification

Collective labour agreement (CAO) alignment

Pension administration and reporting

Employment compliance and workforce governance

Our role is to help organisations operate confidently while maintaining full compliance with local requirements.

Our Experience in the Netherlands

For nearly four decades, the Netherlands has been at the centre of Octagon's operations.

From our base in The Hague, we have supported international organisations, technology companies, aerospace programmes, defence projects, and multinational businesses operating across the Dutch market.

This experience provides us with a practical understanding of the workforce challenges organisations face when building and managing teams in the Netherlands.

Netherlands in depth

Guides, solutions, and specialisations

Explore the detail behind how we work in the Netherlands.

EOR vs subsidiary

When to use Employer of Record and when to set up your own Dutch BV.

Vacancies

Open roles in Netherlands

Quality Manager (ISO 9001 & Management Systems)

Quality Manager (ISO 9001 & Management Systems)

Octagon Professionals International

Overview Are you a structured, detail-oriented quality professional who wants to build a management system from the ground up rather than maintain one that already exists? Octagon Professionals International is an international HR and workforce solutions company based in The Hague. We support organisations across Europe with Recruitment, Employer of Record (EOR), Payrolling and HR services, helping clients build and manage international workforces. We are looking for a Quality Manager to take ownership of our ISO 9001 quality management system. You will help build an integrated management system that supports every part of our business. You’ll work with department heads across Recruitment, Payrolling, EOR, Academy and Shared Services, shaping how quality is embedded throughout the organisation. Role Responsibilities Take full ownership of Octagon’s ISO 9001 quality management system, building it out from the existing Quality Policy and QMS Framework into operational, department-level procedures Establish and maintain process documentation across the service-delivery departments: Payrolling, EOR, Recruitment, Academy and Shared Services Own document control for all QMS artefacts: numbering, versioning, review, approval, distribution and retirement Maintain the QMS registers: customer feedback, supplier evaluation, nonconformities, and corrective and preventive actions Lead the internal audit cycle and management review meetings Drive Octagon’s readiness for ISO 9001 certification and the certification audit itself Own the nonconformity, corrective action and continual improvement process across both standards Take ownership of the ISO 27000-series organisational clauses (Clauses 4–10) and align them with the equivalent ISO 9001 clauses under a single integrated management system Maintain the Statement of Applicability, risk register and treatment plan alongside our external consultancy Keep the ISMS document inventory and review cadence on track, routing documents for sign-off and submitting them to the Information Security Committee Contribute to the Stage 1 evidence pack, linking clauses and applicable Annex A controls to current, controlled documents Check that the operational security controls run by the IT function (asset management, access control, equipment and vendor maintenance) produce complete, audit-ready records, and verify them through the internal audit cycle Essential Skills & Experience 2- 5 years of professional experience in a quality, compliance, or management-system role Mandatory: hands-on experience implementing or maintaining at least one formal management system (ISO 9001, ISO 27000 series, or comparable) Solid understanding of the underlying methodology: you can explain and apply the High-Level Structure (Clauses 4–10), not just describe having worked alongside a certified system Demonstrable document control experience: version control, naming conventions, document registers and approval workflows, with concrete examples Experience preparing an organisation for an external certification audit (Stage 1 or Stage 2) Track record of closing corrective actions and nonconformities from finding to closure Strong written and spoken English (C1 or professional working proficiency) Right to work in the Netherlands Desirable Skills & Experience Working knowledge of GDPR/UAVG: privacy by design, data subject rights and breach notification ISO 9001:2015 Lead Implementer or Internal Auditor certificate Exposure to ISO 27001 or another information security framework Comfortable working with Microsoft 365 (SharePoint, Teams, Outlook, Excel) for registers and dashboards Experience in HR services, recruitment, payrolling, EOR or a similar professional services environment Dutch language skills a plus Package Full-time, position based at Octagon Professionals, The Hague Direct employment contract with Octagon Professionals International Full ownership of Octagon’s ISO 9001 programme from an early stage, with real influence over how it’s built International, multicultural working environment Competitive salary package based on experience Ready for this new challenge? Apply now and let’s get in touch! Octagon Professionals International is a full-service recruitment and HR services firm with nearly 40 years of experience in the European and international market. Our large network of professionals across multiple functional areas, and multi-national team, provide flexible solutions customised to individual client needs. Privacy Notice: In order to apply for this vacancy you must submit your personal information to Octagon Professionals. Octagon Professionals will collect, use and process your personal information as mentioned in our Privacy Policy. Our policy and processing of your personal information is compliant with the GDPR.

The Hague, NetherlandsCloses: 1 Sept 2026

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