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Medior Project Manager DEI & EU Pay Transparency

Amsterdam

About the role

Do you want to help organizations navigate one of today’s most relevant and impactful HR topics? Do you have experience in project management and an affinity with Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) and reward-related issues? Then we are looking for you. As a Medior Project Manager Diversity & Inclusion you play a key role in projects related to the EU Pay Transparency Directive and DEI. You guide organizations in interpreting and implementing this directive and ensure that complex legislation is translated into clear, actionable solutions. You combine subject‑matter expertise, project management skills and commercial awareness. You work closely with consultants, data analysts and other specialists, and act as a fully-fledged discussion partner for clients.

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Why Highberg?

At Highberg, everything revolves around people. Around colleagues who want to make a difference, take ownership, and work together based on trust and craftsmanship. We believe real change happens when strategy, execution, and humanity come together. That starts with our own team. This is why we create an environment where you can continue to grow, apply your expertise, and expand it further. An environment where you can make lasting impact.

Bringing strategy to life

At Highberg, you are not a remote advisor. You work closely with clients on challenges that truly matter, from strategy through to implementation. This allows you to make an immediate impact and see the results of your work in practice.

Collaborative, human, and professional

We work closely together, share knowledge, and strengthen one another to achieve the best possible outcomes. Our culture is open and built on trust, with room for both ambition and humanity. We listen, celebrate successes, and hold each other accountable, always with attention to people as well as to quality.

European outlook, locally rooted

With teams in the Netherlands and the DACH region, you work in an organization with a broad, European perspective. At the same time, the culture remains personal and close-knit. This gives you the opportunity to collaborate internationally at a high level, within a committed and engaged team.

Culture as a catalyst

Our culture is a key reason why colleagues enjoy working at Highberg. We place trust in our people, value initiative, and believe it is important that everyone can continue to develop. This enables you to get the best out of yourself, while together contributing to sustainable growth.

Your role as Medior Project Manager

You will work for one or more well‑known organizations and support them with challenges at the intersection of diversity & inclusion, pay transparency and regulation. Together with your colleagues at Highberg, you help clients understand the impact of the EU Pay Transparency Directive and embed it sustainably in both policy and practice. At the same time, you contribute to projects that connect DEI, HR, and organizational development.

 

Your responsibilities include:

  • Leading and coordinating DEI and pay transparency projects (scope, planning, budget and stakeholders).
  • Providing substantive direction on projects related to DEI and the EU Pay Transparency Directive.
  • Advising clients on the strategic and organizational implications of the directive.
  • Collaborating with data analysts and consultants to translate analyses and insights into concrete recommendations.
  • Contributing to proposition development, proposals and commercial activities.
  • Safeguarding the quality, consistency and accuracy of project deliverables.
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Who are you?

  • You work in a structured, independent and responsible manner.
  • You easily switch between content, project steering and stakeholder management.
  • You are curious, analytical and socially engaged.
  • You feel at home in an advisory role and proactively think along with clients.
  • You enjoy collaborating and contributing to knowledge sharing within the team.
  • You like representing your expertise externally, for example by giving webinars, speaking at events or writing articles.
  • You are AI literate and able to apply AI in a conscious, critical, and responsible way to enhance your work.

We strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to apply — even if you do not meet every of the above mentioned single requirement.

What are we asking?

  • You have a completed university or applied sciences degree.
  • You have approximately 2–4 years of relevant experience as a project manager, consultant or advisor.
  • You have demonstrable affinity with or knowledge of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, reward topics and/or People Analytics.
  • You have knowledge of the EU Pay Transparency Directive or the ability to quickly master complex legislation.
  • You have commercial awareness and confidence in client‑facing situations.
  • You have excellent communication skills in Dutch and English.
  • You are available for 5 days per week and living within one hour of our Amsterdam office.

What are we offering?

  • Attractive and comprehensive employment conditions: a salary up to €5,225 gross per month, excluding holiday allowance, with variable compensation aligned with the responsibility and impact of your role, complemented by paid leave, mobility options, and a pension scheme.
  • The best of two worlds: the intellectual sharpness and quality of a high end consultancy firm, combined with the agility and engagement of an entrepreneurial organization.
  • Responsibility, autonomy, and entrepreneurship: from the very start, you take ownership in projects and client work, with plenty of room to take initiative, supported by experienced colleagues.
  • Collaborating in an accessible environment: you work in a setting where decision making is close to the action and ideas quickly gain traction.
  • Flexible working with strong connection: hybrid working is possible, combined with regular moments where we come together for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and team activities such as inspiring sessions and the Highberg Festival.
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About the team

Highberg is a European transformation consultancy. We support organizations in realizing their strategic ambitions by combining clear direction with execution.

We believe sustainable change happens when deep expertise and human dynamics are in balance. That is why we work closely with our clients, not only as advisors, but as partners in realization.

Our teams combine analytical depth with pragmatism and build solutions that not only work on paper, but above all in practice.

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Our application process

At Highberg, we see applying as a meaningful two‑way conversation. It is about finding the right match for you as well as for us. Our selection process is transparent, thoughtful, and efficient, so you gain a clear understanding of who we are and how we work. Here is what you can expect:

1 Introductory conversation

We start with an introductory conversation to get to know you better. We discuss your background, interests, and motivations, and we also tell you more about Highberg, our culture, and our way of working.

2 In‑depth conversation

If there is enthusiasm on both sides, you will meet with team members and or managers. We take a deeper look at your experience, ambitions, and way of collaborating, and explore together whether there is a good match with our projects and approach.

3 Case, presentation, or follow‑up conversation

Depending on the role, we may ask you to work on a short case, give a presentation, or have an additional conversation. This gives both you and us a better view of your expertise and way of thinking in practice.

4 Offer and Onboarding

If we are both keen to move forward, you will quickly receive an offer. After that, we provide a warm onboarding experience so you feel welcome from day one and quickly find your way within Highberg.

Want to know more?

Would you like to learn more about this role or explore other opportunities within Highberg? Please contact the Recruitment Team via recruitment@highberg.com.