People Operations Partner

About Us

We are a deep tech company leading in animal-free fats and precision fermentation. We create delicious.

Combining nature’s most potent fat molecules with cutting-edge science, we create the same fats that make dairy irresistibly creamy and meat delicious, without the animal.    

As the global population grows, animal agriculture will not be efficient enough to meet demand. Both plant-based and traditional food companies face bottlenecks around authenticity and ingredient supply. That’s where we come in. 

We have created some of the world's first animal-free fats derived from nature and scaled through precision fermentation, which make plant-based proteins and alternative dairy taste like the real thing. Unlocking a new way to produce high-quality products without relying on traditional agriculture. 

Backed by Horizons Ventures and Main Sequence Ventures, we are a key player in creating a climate-resilient future.

The opportunity

As we expand into new markets, we’re on the hunt for n People Operations Partner (EU) to join our team and help build our people operations from the ground up. 

This is one of our first hires in the Netherlands, a foundational role in our newly incorporated Dutch entity. You’ll be instrumental in setting up our local HR and supporting a fast-growing, cross-functional team as we scale. You’ll work closely with our founders and global team to help embed a great culture from day one.

This person will

• Partner with founders to deliver people initiatives that support rapid growth
• Manage Dutch HR operations including employment contracts, compliance, and employee relations
• Coordinate local and global payroll processes with internal finance teams and/or third-party providers
• Administer statutory and additional employee benefits, including support for the Dutch 30% tax ruling
• Coach leaders and employees on performance, behaviours, and culture
• Support visa, relocation, and work permit processes for international hire
• Foster employee engagement and help build a positive workplace culture

What we’re looking for

• 5–8 years of HR/People Operations experience in the Netherlands, preferably within startups or scale-up environments
• Strong knowledge of Dutch employment law, payroll, and benefits, including the 30% tax ruling
• Comfortable partnering closely with founders and senior leaders
• Experience coordinating payroll with third-party providers and internal teams
• Skilled coach with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluent in English; Dutch language skills are a plus
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment

We offer

• A pivotal role in an exciting commercial expansion with a cutting-edge food tech company
• Influence culture and people strategy from the ground up in a new market
• Work closely with passionate founders and a global team
• Loads of room for growth and career development – with the opportunity to further shape your role as our company grows
• The potential to participate in the Nourish Ingredients Employee Share Option Plan
• Salary: Competitive, based on experience and benchmarked to the Dutch market
• Initial 12-month fixed term contract, with potential to extend
• Open to both full time and part time arrangements

This role is ideal for you if

• You take ownership of your work and thrive in a fast-moving environment
• You are adaptable and open to diverse responsibilities within a fast-paced, dynamic start-up environment, demonstrating curiosity and a proactive approach to learning and growth
• You are enthusiastic about making a meaningful impact in the food industry and are committed to maintaining high standards while tackling a variety of challenges

Here’s how to apply

Send us your CV along with a brief cover letter telling us about why you’re the person for the job and why you want to work for Nourish Ingredients.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of solving real-world problems and to add your mark to this new, delicious, and sustainable food system.

https://nourishingredients.com