We offer you an Ocean of Possibilities. Join our family.
Whatwe’remade of
We’remade for ships. To design them, build them, financethemand care for them throughout their life. Defined by our values ofstewardship,craftsmanship,fellowship andentrepreneurship,we’reeverything ship.We’reon a mission to help our clients harvest the oceans of possibilities presented by our waters - for the generations to come. To achieve our goal, we need people who share our vision and drive.
Readyto take the nextstep in your HR career?
At Damen Services, you willhavethe opportunity todevelop your HR skillsin practice,gradually take on moreresponsibility, and work ona wide range of HR topicsin an internationalorganization.
About DamenServices
Damen Services is a growing international serviceorganizationwithin Damen Shipyards Group.We support customers all over the world, acrossthe Americas, Africa, Europe, the MiddleEastand Australia.Withmore than360 employees worldwide, wedelivertechnical services and supporttoour customersevery day.
Your team
You will join a committed HR teamconsisting ofan HR Business Partner, HRManager,and International Payroll Officer. Together, you support Damen Services across the full breadth of HR. You will also workcloselywith HR Support, the shared servicecenterand variouscentersofexpertisewithin the group. Thiswill giveyoubroad exposure tohow HRoperateswithin a large internationalorganization.
Your role
As a(Junior)HR Advisor, youwillcombinehands-onHR support withadvisory work formanagers. In the beginning, you will work closely with an experienced colleague. As you growin the role, you willgradually take onmore responsibilityanddevelop intoa trustedpartner for management.
What will you do?
- Monitor key HR processes and reporting, ensuring timely follow-up by managers on topics such as performance reviews, engagement, absenteeism,and mandatory training.
- Support periodic HR reporting and HR-wide communication.
- Support managers and employees with day-to-day HR questions, including onboarding, offboarding,absenteeism,and development.
- Prepare HR advisory meetings and employee conversations and, whereappropriate, conduct them independently.
- Contribute to international HR projects and help implement new ways of working.
- Contribute to projects focused on talent development andorganizationaldevelopment.
- Work with colleagues in different countries and gain exposure todifferent culturesand ways of working.
- Identifyopportunities to make HR processes smarter, clearer,and more effective.
- Gradually join Area Management Teams and Service Line MTs to learn how HR contributes to business direction and decision-making.
Who are we looking for?
- You have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in HRM, BusinessAdministration,or a related field.
- You have around two to three years of HR experience, for example as an HR Assistant, HROfficer,or HR Advisor. Relevant internship experience also counts.
- You are curious,proactive,and not afraid to ask questions.
- You communicate easily with people atdifferent levelsof theorganizationand are a good listener.
- You enjoy working in an international, technical environment.
- You have a good command of both Dutch and English.
What do we offer?
- A varied part-time role for 24 hours a week, based in Gorinchem.
- Personal guidance from an experienced HR colleague, with plenty of room to further develop your HRexpertise.
- An international working environment where you can quickly build a broad network.
- An active, collegial working environment with events and sports activities.
- The salary range for this role isapproximately €4,500to €5,000 gross per month, based on full-time employment and excluding holiday allowance. The exact classification will depend on your knowledge and experience. This position falls under the CollectiveLabourAgreementMetalektro.
- You will also receive 27 vacation days and 13 ADV days per year based on full-time employment, holiday allowance, travel allowance (€0.25 per km), a good pension scheme, flexibility to work partly from home and plenty of opportunities for training and growth.
Something for you?
What matters most to usis that youare eagerto learn,takeinitiativeand are enthusiastic about the HR profession. Do yourecogniseyourself in this? Then we wouldbe happyto receive your CV and motivation and get to know you.
Recruiter:
Ankie van HeesEmail:
[email protected]Please apply through the Apply Button. Due to GDPR reasons we cannot accept applications by email.

