Key Skills
Job Description
THE POSITION As an HR Advisor, you are the first point of contact for managers and employees on a wide range of people matters. You combine hands-on advice with a focus on quality, consistency and the needs of the business. Together with two HR Business Partners, you support the people agenda across three departments Survey, QHSE and Procurement & Supply Chain, including Facilities. You work closely with HR Operations and our Centres of Expertise to make sure HR processes run smoothly. You take ownership of questions and involve the right specialists when needed. This helps you keep things moving while working in line with our HR policies, standards and procedures. YOUR IMPACT You help managers deal with people matters in a confident and consistent way. Your advice supports employees and helps the organisation move forward. You work with different teams and stakeholders across three departments, each with their own priorities and people challenges. Your role gives you a broad view of HR in an international project organisation. You contribute to improvements that make our people processes work better. More specifically, you Advise and coach managers on employee relations topics such as performance, absenteeism, vitality, engagement, personal development and disciplinary matters. Support two HR Business Partners in delivering the people agenda and the annual HR cycle across three departments. Guide managers through HR policies, processes and systems. You make complex topics clear and turn them into practical actions. Coordinate with HR Operations and our Centres of Expertise to support an efficient, compliant and consistent employee journey, from job offer and onboarding to offboarding. Use HR data, dashboards and business insights to identify themes, improve decisions and strengthen HR support. YOUR WORKPLACE You will work with colleagues across Survey, QHSE and Procurement & Supply Chain, including Facilities. These departments have different priorities, stakeholders and people challenges. This makes your work varied and gives you insight into different parts of the organisation. You work closely with two HR Business Partners and build relationships with managers, employees and HR specialists. You are part of an international project organisation where teams, projects and stakeholders work across countries and cultures. Together, you connect the business with the wider HR function and help create a consistent employee experience. About You You are approachable and pragmatic. You use your judgement with confidence and know how to balance operational questions with more complex people cases. You keep the bigger picture in mind and communicate clearly with different stakeholders. You build trust quickly and feel comfortable working with different cultures and perspectives. You also have A relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree. Approximately four years of relevant HR experience, preferably in a complex international project organisation. Strong organisational sensitivity, business awareness and a collaborative working style. Excellent written and spoken Dutch and English. WE OFFER In this role, you will work on a broad range of HR topics and help managers and employees make a positive difference across our international organisation. A salary that matches your responsibilities and experience Attractive travel allowance (€0.31 per km) and home working allowance (€2.40 per day) 32 holidays (of which a maximum of 7 are collective) Variable bonus, partly dependent on company results Attractive pension scheme Option for collective health insurance (Van Oord pays for your supplementary package) Extensive development opportunities, including a comprehensive online academy via Goodhabitz Communities to join, such as Young Van Oord, Van Oord Women, and the Van Oord staff association Various events and sports activities, such as skiing, sailing weekends, cycling, and motorcycling INTERESTED? Ready to make an impact? Apply via the application form. Questions about the position? Please contact Tim Tersteeg.
Core Responsibilities
Advise and coach managers on employee relations and people matters, and support two HR Business Partners with the people agenda and annual HR cycle across three departments. Coordinate with HR Operations and specialist teams to deliver consistent employee lifecycle processes, and use HR data and business insights to improve decisions and HR support.
Requirements
A relevant bachelor's or master's degree and approximately four years of relevant HR experience are required, preferably in a complex international project organisation. The candidate should demonstrate organisational sensitivity, business awareness, collaboration, sound judgement, clear communication, and excellent written and spoken Dutch and English.
Benefits
- Travel Allowance
- Home Working Allowance
- Paid Holidays
- Variable Bonus
- Pension Scheme
- Collective Health Insurance
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Online Learning Academy
- Employee Communities
- Company Events
- Sports Activities
About Van Oord
Industry: Civil Engineering
Company size: 5,001-10,000 employees
Van Oord is a leading international marine contractor focusing on dredging, infrastructure and offshore energy projects. We are an innovative partner for our clients and, for over 155 years, have been helping to create the infrastructure for the world of tomorrow. The growing world population needs more space and the demand for energy is rising constantly. Increasing world trade requires more and better port facilities and climate change is threatening coastal areas. Van Oord provides innovative solutions for these worldwide maritime challenges, both now and in the future. Van Oord is Dutch family-owned company, which is characterized by visible leadership, long-term vision and a sound financial position. Substantial investments in people and equipment are made with great care to ensure the continuity of our business. Our staff are committed, entrepreneurial professionals who are passionate about water and technology. They know the importance of cooperation in achieving the best possible result. By being open and honest, they build on mutual trust and respect. Marine ingenuity is what sets Van Oord apart. In just two words, we show in the clearest possible terms what we do, how we do it, and what makes us different. A passionate, smart, shrewd, international marine contractor – that is how we see ourselves. Van Oord believes in One Team, worldwide.