HR Manager

About Shiprepair Vlissingen

Shiprepair Vlissingen (DSV) is part of the Shiprepair & Conversion (DS&C) group. At our yard in Vlissingen, we focus on repair, maintenance, refit and conversion projects for a wide range of vessels. With around 120 employees and additional flexible workforce during peak periods, DSV operates in a dynamic, project-driven environment where collaboration and adaptability are key. As part of the wider netwerk, we work closely with other shipyards to continuously improve and align processes and standards. ### Your role

As HR Manager, you are responsible for HR at all levels: operational, tactical and strategic. You are a true business partner for the Managing Director and the Management Team, helping to shape and deliver the organization’s goals through effective people management. You are the driving force behind HR within DSV. You translate organizational strategy into clear HR policies and ensure effective execution across the business. You work closely with the Managing Director and the MT and lead a small HR team consisting of an HR Advisor and a Front Desk Officer. You balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution: from advising on organizational development to ensuring daily HR processes run smoothly. Your impact is visible in the development of people, the effectiveness of the organization and the overall performance of the yard. ### Key Accountabilities Develop and drive HR strategy - Define and implement HR policies aligned with business objectives

• Advise the Managing Director and Management Team on HR strategy and organizational development
• Translate market developments and internal needs into future-proof HR initiatives Lead and develop the HR function - Lead, coach and develop the HR team (HR Advisor and Front Desk Officer)
• Ensure a professional, accessible and service-oriented HR organization
• Stimulate collaboration with other shipyards to align HR practices Ensure strong HR processes and systems - Safeguard effective execution of HR processes such as recruitment, onboarding, performance management and exit
• Monitor correct application of job grading, compensation and labor conditions
• Actively use and further develop HR systems such as Workday Manage workforce and organization - Ensure optimal staffing levels through recruitment, development and workforce planning
• Define and manage HR budgets and forecasts
• Manage relationships and contracts with external partners such as agencies and occupational health services Provide insights and governance - Deliver HR management information (e.g. absence, turnover, performance data)
• Develop policies, guidelines and employee handbook
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, internal regulations and HSEQ standards Support business and continuous improvement - Advise on organizational structure, leadership development and employability
• Drive continuous improvement of HR processes and ways of working
• Act as a key link between DSV and central HR and IT ### What we offer - A key HR leadership role within a dynamic shiprepair environment
• Direct impact on both people and business performance
• Membership of the local Management Team
• An informal, pragmatic and hands-on culture
• Strong collaboration within the Shiprepair & Conversion division and Group of companies.
• Continuous focus on personal and professional development
  
  

Eisen

• HBO/HBO+ niveau, bij voorkeur in HR, Personeel & Arbeid of vergelijkbaar
• 7,5–10+ jaar relevante HR-ervaring
• Ervaring in een MT-level leidinggevende rol
• Ervaring in een dynamische, projectgebaseerde of technische omgeving
• Ervaring met HR-systemen (bijv. Workday)
• Ervaring met functiebeoordelingsmethodieken (bijv. ISF/HAY)
  
  

Wensen

• Sterke communicatieve vaardigheden
• Invloedrijke vaardigheden
• Analytisch
• Gestructureerd
• Vertalen van strategie naar uitvoering
• Comfortabel omgaan in een dynamische en soms onder hoge druk staande omgeving
• Toegankelijke, coachende leiderschapsstijl
• Sterke organisatorische sensitiviteit
• Vaardigheid om met stakeholders om te gaan
• Resultaatgericht met focus op mensen en kwaliteit
• Samenwerking opbouwen tussen teams en disciplines
• Actief promoten van veiligheid, compliance en een positieve werkomgeving
• Anderen coachen en ontwikkelen om optimaal te presteren