Global HR & Communications Leader: Change & Branding

HES International B.V.; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme up to 25% of annual base

Visible position with ExCom access

Contribute to sustainability and New能源

Opportunity to shape change and change

Job summary

HES International B.V. is seeking a Group HR & Communications Manager to align HR strategy with communications, guiding change across Europe. From Rotterdam head office you will connect HR, change and communications, supporting Group Directors and coordinating local teams.

You will report to the Group HR Director and lead initiatives across terminals, driving data-informed decisions and a values-driven culture. This role offers visibility to ExCom and impact on sustainability and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business administration, HR or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience, including 5 years in HR, preferably in terminal logistics or international environment.
• Proven experience leading change across multiple countries.
• Proactive attitude with ownership and decision-making.
• Clear communication skills and ability to convey complex messages to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in English and Dutch, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Act as first line HR business partner for managers on recruitment, performance, talent, absence, onboarding and offboarding.
• Improve HR service delivery and processes with HR Operations, including AI and automation.
• Turn HR data into business insights to support data-driven decisions.
• Lead HR initiatives from the annual plan and HR Roadmap; help managers sustain change.
• Help managers and employees live the company values.
• Develop and maintain the Group communication strategy (including employer branding).
• Create content for internal and external audiences and collaborate with external studios and designers.
• Support New Energies team in communicating ambitions to the market and at conferences.
• Set direction for local communications staff, without line authority.

Skills

HR expertise

Communications mindset

Change leadership

English and Dutch proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business administration, HR or related field

Job description

HES International B.V. is seeking a Group HR & Communications Manager to align HR strategy with communications, guiding change across Europe. From Rotterdam head office you will connect HR, change and communications, supporting Group Directors and coordinating local teams.

You will report to the Group HR Director and lead initiatives across terminals, driving data-informed decisions and a values-driven culture. This role offers visibility to ExCom and impact on sustainability and growth.