HR Advisor

Join us as an HR Advisor to bridge business and people, champion growth, and create a lasting impact.

Responsibilities

Your role in the story:

We are seeking an HR Advisor to elevate our HR team into a strategic partner for the business. As part of our HR team, you will foster a culture of continuous learning rooted in our people-first approach and founder’s mentality. In your role as a trusted advisor, you will shape personnel policies, support managers in improving the work environment, promote employee growth, and ensure compliance with HR regulations.

Your mission will be to bridge the business and HR, with a focus on sustainable employability, talent management, and recruitment. Collaboration will be key; you will work closely with HR colleagues and frequently engage with managers at our Leiden office, international sites, and onboard vessels. Supporting the HR Business Partners, your role will include a mix of operational and tactical tasks that make a lasting impact.

Your future colleagues

The Human Resources department supports the organization and its employees, ensuring Heerema’s position as a leading global marine contractor in the offshore industry. As our new HR Advisor, you’ll work closely with three HR Business Partners and colleagues from the HR Service Desk, Training, Compensation & Benefits, Case Management, and Recruitment.

Naturally, you're curious to meet us, too! You’ll collaborate with, among others, Esme, Josine, and Eline. — HR Team

Education and Experience

Key ingredients for success:

To ensure your success in this role, we have a few essential requirements. First and foremost, we are looking for a hands-on team player who embodies personal leadership and believes in our motto: “Our people are our greatest asset.” Additionally, you bring:

• A bachelor’s degree in human resources management or a related field
• 3–5 years of experience as an HR generalist
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• A growth mindset with a proactive approach to continuous improvement
• Excellent communication skills in both Dutch and English, written and spoken
• Currently residing in and eligible to work in the Netherlands

A unique maritime adventure

At Heerema Marine Contractors, we make the impossible possible offshore. We operate the world’s largest crane vessels and with them we install wind turbines, remove retired offshore oil and gas platforms, and install platforms up to 50,000 metric tons, all while focusing on sustainability and reducing our impact on the planet. Our people have a learning mindset, are curious and take ownership of their own work and development. We would love to welcome you to our community of proud and passionate colleagues!

Personal skills

• Working on innovative and challenging projects;
• Strong compensation and benefits package, including a bonus system
• Free access to our in-house gym, including fitness classes;
• Activities to socialize with colleagues outside your team, such as our Friday-afternoon get together;
• 30 days off to fully recharge;
• A modern and easily accessible office in Leiden.

Growth Potential: As an HR Advisor, you will have the opportunity to grow into an HR Business Partner role. This will involve taking on more strategic responsibilities, including workforce planning, providing guidance to managers, and supporting broader organizational development initiatives. You will develop into a key partner for the business, driving HR strategies and projects that contribute to long-term success.

! Please respond by November 14th, as initial interviews for this position will be held on November 19 & 20th !