Job Description

Work with cutting edge AI technology, making the world a safer and more secure place. DroneShield (ASX:DRO) offers an opportunity to solve some of world’s most challenging technical problems in the rapidly growing counter-drone sector.

Our customers operate in some of the most challenging and high-stakes environments in the world, including military organisations, government agencies, airports, critical infrastructure operators, and law enforcement. Protecting airspace in these settings requires technology that performs under pressure and teams that understand what’s at stake. At DroneShield, employees work at the leading edge of counter-drone innovation, helping to address real-world security challenges as drone threats continue to evolve globally.

With one of the largest listed defence company market capitalisations in Australia, now part of the ASX200 index, DroneShield is experiencing a period of hypergrowth. Revenue has surged from A$57 million in 2024 to over A$217 million in 2025, representing growth of more than 400% year-on-year, with record profitability and cashflow. The total addressable global market for counter-drone is assessed at approximately $100 billion, and is currently at the nascent stage with much of the growth still to come, with DroneShield well positioned as a global market leader, and the only public listed pure-play business in this sector.

The company has grown from 11 employees in 2017 to over 450 staff globally today, and is on track to reach around 550 by the end of 2026. This expansion includes investment of over A$50 million annually in R&D, a global pipeline exceeding A$2.5 billion, and continuous scaling of production capacity to meet accelerating demand.

DroneShield’s European operations are anchored in Amsterdam, serving as a strategic hub supporting customers across the EU and broader region. The Amsterdam office plays a key role in strengthening regional partnerships, supporting customer engagements, and advancing DroneShield’s presence across European defence, security, and critical infrastructure markets. As demand for counter-drone capabilities continues to grow across Europe, the office supports localised engagement while contributing to the company’s broader global strategy.

About the role

DroneShield is seeking a HR Generalist to support its growing European workforce based out of the Amsterdam office. This is a standalone HR position in the region, supporting employees across the Netherlands and other European countries.

The role reports to the Director of People & Performance, based in Australia, with a dotted line to the Director of Talent Acquisition. The position combines HR operations, employee lifecycle management and recruitment support in a fast-paced global environment.

You will act as a trusted partner to managers and employees across Europe, supporting HR administration, onboarding, employee experience, recruitment coordination and Employer of Record (EOR) management. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building scalable processes, operating autonomously and working across multiple countries and jurisdictions.

This is a hybrid role requiring attendance in the Amsterdam office 3 days per week.

Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations

• Act as the primary HR contact for employees across the Netherlands and broader European region
• Manage relationships with Employer of Record (EOR) providers across multiple countries, ensuring smooth onboarding, off-boarding, payroll coordination and compliance processes
• Coordinate employee lifecycle administration including contracts, contract variations, probation reviews, leave management and employee records
• Maintain accurate HRIS data and support ongoing process improvements and system optimisation
• Partner with managers and the global People team to provide day-to-day HR support and guidance
• Support recruitment activities across Europe, including job postings, candidate coordination, interview scheduling, candidate screening and offer management, conduct reference checks
• Work closely with Talent Acquisition to deliver an efficient and positive candidate experience
• Coordinate onboarding processes for new employees across different European jurisdictions
• Assist with implementation and maintenance of HR policies, procedures and documentation aligned with local employment legislation
• Prepare HR reports, maintain employee data integrity and support compliance requirements
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Payroll and Talent Acquisition stakeholders across multiple time zones

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• 5+ years’ experience in a HR Generalist, HR Advisor, People & Culture Coordinator or similar role
• Previous experience supporting multiple European countries highly regarded
• Experience managing or partnering with Employer of Record (EOR) providers preferred
• Exposure to recruitment and talent acquisition processes
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to work autonomously in a standalone regional role
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Experience using HRIS and ATS platforms
• Comfortable working across multiple time zones and collaborating with international teams
• Fluent English communication skills required; additional European languages highly regarded

Note for recruitment agencies: We do not accept unsolicited candidates from external recruiters unless specifically instructed.