HR Business Partner

We are Huisman. We develop step changing technical solutions and translate these into the design and construction of the largest construction equipment. For decades, we have been working all over the world for offshore wind, geothermal, oil & gas, leisure and civil industries.

With our passionate workforce and worldwide production, service & sales facilities we are equipped for impact in these times of energy transition.

What can you expect from the HR Business Partner position at Huisman?

Our HR department is still developing, so there is a unique opportunity for you to come up with ideas.

As a HR Business Partner at Huisman, you are the point of contact for HR-related matters for the employees and department managers. You offer HR support on business themes, enabling the business to achieve the set objectives. You give advice to employees and management about the organisation, developments and personnel matters. You come up with ideas about various themes, such as the set-up of departments, strategic personnel management and remuneration and development issues.

You also guide managers through various processes, for example, performance processes. In addition, you continuously work on drawing up and adjusting the HR strategy, by translating the organisational objectives into specific policies.

You are part of the HR team in Schiedam and you report to the HR Manager NL. In this position, you work closely together with your colleague Senior HR Business Partner and the specialists of Recruitment, Learning & Development, Support, Payroll and Compensation & Benefits.

• Partner with Management Team NL and department managers to align HR initiatives with business objectives, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration;
• Serve as a trusted advisor to both employees and management, addressing employee concerns, resolving conflicts, and promoting a positive work environment;
• Support and collaborate in the Performance Management Cycle, Talent Management, Succession Planning and career development programs;
• Providing on-the-job training on specific HR themes;
• Support recruitment colleagues with onboarding, internal mobility and offboarding cases;
• Support during illness and absenteeism as a coordinator for the case manager;
• Contributing to the implementation of new HR policies and HR processes;
• Analytical view on HR data;
• Understand the unique dynamics of a family-owned business and work to maintain balance between professional business practices and the values that make the company a family-oriented workplace.

You are:

• someone who is able to gain the trust of the internal organisation;
  able to handle the evolving needs of the business and provide effective HR support through change;
• someone who values integrity highly;
• customer oriented;
• pro-active;
• a contributor to success;
• a good listener; 
• someone with having a hands-on mentality; 
• analytical; 
• able to prioritize your work; 
• organization sensitive; 
• resilient;
• a team player;
• persuasive.

You have:

• completed University/ Bachelor degree in an HR-related direction;
• at least 7 years of work experience as an HR Business Partner of which at least 5 years in an international environment;
• up-to-date knowledge of Dutch social legislation, Dutch labour law and employment conditions;
• an eye for different, and sometimes conflicting, interests and know how to deal with this in such a way that results are achieved while maintaining relationships;
• experience in a family business is an advantage;
• an energetic and flexible attitude.

• An EU passport/valid work permit for the Netherlands;
• A good command of the Dutch and English language verbally and in writing.

We design and produce in-house and deliver our turn-key products to clients worldwide. Our clients choose us for our entrepreneurial spirit, skills, reliability, and innovative solutions. Examples? Consider our Huisman Innovation Tower So, if you join Huisman make sure you are equipped for impact. In other words, surprise us, our clients and… yourself!

• An excellent benefits package tailored to your experience and education level;
• An international work environment;
• Various growth and development opportunities;
• Open, informal, no-nonsense culture with short communication lines;
• Working in a team with ambitious and driven HR colleagues.

Deadline and application process:

• The application deadline is 30th of March, 2025;
• After this date, we will commence the selection process. Selected candidates will be invited for an initial interview. The vacancy may be closed earlier if a suitable application is received.

Apply online for the position of HR Business Partner by using the apply button at the bottom of this page. We are curious to see what kind of impact you will make.

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