Salvia is not just another company. Since our founding in 2017, we have grown from a small startup into a globally active team pioneering neuromodulation therapies for migraine. Our mission is to give people with migraine a better life. Our unique, ultra-thin implant is designed to reduce the frequency and intensity of migraine attacks by delivering gentle electrical pulses to the nerves associated with the condition. We are currently in the clinical stage of development.

We are a mission-driven team of 50+ highly motivated colleagues representing over 15 nationalities, with 45% women. Our people bring together a wide range of professional backgrounds and are guided by experienced founders with a proven track record of success. Beyond skills and expertise, we value integrity, curiosity, and collaboration. Our headquarters is located at High Tech Campus Eindhoven, a vibrant innovation hub home to more than 300 high-tech companies shaping the technologies of tomorrow.

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We’re looking for an experienced HR professional to take the lead in shaping and scaling Salvia’s HR and recruitment functions during this exciting phase of growth. You will be responsible for building compliant, people-centered HR processes while attracting and supporting the talent that drives our mission forward.

In this independent role, you will oversee the full scope of HR operations and recruitment, including policy development, compliance, employee lifecycle management, onboarding, payroll coordination, and performance cycles. You will also lead recruitment efforts across the organization, managing candidate sourcing, interviews, and the overall candidate experience. As a trusted partner to both employees and leadership, you will play a key role in cultivating a high-performing and inclusive work environment where people feel supported and empowered.

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HR Operations

• Ensure compliance with labor laws, medical device industry standards and internal policies.

• Manage contracts, employee records, and HR documentation.

• Maintain relationships with payroll providers and ensure accurate processing.

• Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes.

• Track and manage leave, absence, and performance review.  

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Collaborate with leadership to define hiring needs and recruitment strategies.

• Create and publish job postings across platforms.

• Actively source and engage with candidates.

• Manage the recruitment process from screening to offer.

• Coordinate with external recruiters when needed.

• Ensure an excellent candidate experience throughout.

People & Culture

• Identify opportunities to improve employee satisfaction and retention.

• Foster an inclusive work environment where people thrive.

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You are a proactive and hands-on HR professional with a strong sense of ownership. You thrive in a dynamic, fast-growing environment and enjoy balancing operational and administrative HR tasks with people development skills and experience. You have a passion for recruitment and HR processes, and you are eager to optimize and streamline them.  

You might be our unicorn if you have people skills and insights into building an enduring company culture.

• A degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field

• 5+ years of experience in an HR role, preferably in an international setting

• Strong knowledge of HR administration, payroll processes and labor laws

• Experience in recruitment, including sourcing and candidate selection

• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills

• Strong people skills and clear and transparent communication style in English (Dutch is a plus)

• Proficiency in HR software and Microsoft Office

• A proactive and solution-oriented mindset

• Affinity with the medical industry would be a plus

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