HR Business Partner - USA
About Nearfield Instruments
Nearfield Instruments (NFI) is a fast-growing, high-tech scale-up that designs, develops, integrates, markets, and services advanced semiconductor metrology solutions. Our instruments enable the world’s leading chipmakers to improve production yield and device performance—powering smaller, faster, and more energy-efficient electronics.
We bring together top scientific and engineering talent to develop a breakthrough, high-throughput Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)–based metrology platform, delivering atom-scale, true‑3D measurements at industry-relevant throughput. These systems are becoming critical tools in leading-edge semiconductor manufacturing.
With our headquarters in the Netherlands and a rapidly expanding presence across the U.S. and Asia, Nearfield offers an international and dynamic environment where building teams, scaling operations, and supporting growth are central to our success.
The role
As we continue to build and scale our U.S. organization, we are looking for an HR Business Partner to support and strengthen our local operations. In this role, you will be the key HR contact for employees and managers, ensuring smooth HR processes while contributing to the development of a strong and scalable organization.
This is a hands-on role with broad exposure, where you combine operational excellence with the opportunity to grow into a more strategic HR position over time.
What you will do
Manage the end-to-end employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding
Act as the first point of contact for employees and managers on HR topics
Support and coordinate the recruitment process in close collaboration with the global recruitment team
Ensure accurate and compliant HR administration, working closely with our PEO provider
Prepare and coordinate payroll inputs, including new hires, compensation changes, and leave
Support managers on HR topics such as probation, contract changes, and basic employee relations
Maintain HR data and support reporting and insights
Contribute to HR projects and process improvements as we scale
What you bring
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
4–6 years of experience in an HR generalist or HR Business Partner role
Experience in an international and/or scaling environment
Solid understanding of U.S. employment law and HR practices
Experience with HR systems and payroll processes
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Hands-on, proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership
Strong communication skills and stakeholder management ability
Experience with PEO structures or transitions is a plus.
What we offer
A key role in a growing U.S. organization
The opportunity to build and shape HR locally
Close collaboration with an international team
A dynamic, fast-paced and high-tech environment
Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with the U.S. market