HR Advisor

We offer you an Ocean of Possibilities. Join our family.

What we're made of. We’re made for ships. To design them, build them, finance them and care for them throughout their life. Defined by our values of stewardship, craftsmanship, fellowship, and entrepreneurship, we’re everything ship. We’re on a mission to help our clients harvest the oceans of possibilities presented by our waters – for the generations to come.

Make impact in an international maritime environment

At Damen Offshore & Specialized Vessels (OSV), we design and build cutting-edge ships for diverse markets from dredger to electric ferries and offshore wind to defence sectors. With around 450 dedicated professionals working across the Netherlands and abroad, we’re united by a shared mission: to deliver excellence on every wave.

The role

As an HR Advisor, you are the point of contact for managers and employees of OSV who are on the payroll in the Netherlands (+/-160). You advise on various HR topics and actively contribute to the development of HR policy. You work closely with colleagues from the OSV entities abroad, Recruitment, Learning & Development, Payroll, and Global Mobility.

• Advising managers on HR issues such as absenteeism, performance, and employment conditions
• Guiding absenteeism and reintegration processes
• Supporting recruitment & selection and onboarding
• Identifying HR trends and contributing to policy development
• Participating in HR projects such as talent development and employee engagement

What you bring to the team

• A completed HBO degree in HRM or a related field
• At least 2 years of HR experience, ideally in a technical or industrial setting
• Solid knowledge of Dutch labor law and current HR practices
• A proactive, independent, and solution-oriented mindset
• Strong communication skills in English and any other language is always welcome

Why Damen?

• Career Growth Opportunities – Continuous learning and development in a global environment.
• A Global Family – Work alongside passionate professionals worldwide in a collaborative, inspiring workplace.
• Purpose-Driven Work – Help shape the future of maritime innovation and sustainability.
• 42 Annual holidays (27 + 13 ADV + 2 compensation).
• Working from home possible 1-2 days a week.
• An active social environment in terms of business culture, events and sports.

If you feel you share our values and passion, then we’d like to see what you’re made of. Who knows – maybe we’re made for each other? Get on board!

Email:

bart.spring.in.t.veld@damen.com

Why Damen?

Damen has 35 shipyards on five different continents and operates in more than 100 countries. We are still growing and that gives you options. You contribute to this growth while benefitting from the diverse development and career opportunities that our company offers. We will continue to challenge you. With our extensive portfolio of products and solutions you will never get bored and never stop learning. We offer you a world of possibilities.
Working at Damen means contributing to the highest quality in shipbuilding, with an eye to the future and future generations. We want to make the world a better place by becoming the most sustainable maritime solution provider. For that, we need you. Become part of our family.

About Us

We are Damen. We’re a family company that has been building ships for almost 100 years. However, our focus is not on the past, however – we’re looking forward. Our ambition is to become the most sustainable and connected maritime solutions provider there is. To achieve this, we combine digital technology with our philosophy of standardised shipbuilding to offer a portfolio of services that takes care of vessels throughout the entire lifecycle. Working at Damen offers the best of several worlds. Active in more than 100 countries, with over 30 shipyards, we are internationally renowned for quality. And we are still growing, still innovating. Which means we will continue to challenge you. You will never stop learning, and you will never get bored – we promise you that. We offer you an ocean of possibilities. Join our family.