HR Advisor -Offshore

Overheidzzp; Arnhem; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TenneT zoekt een HR Advisor Offshore om managers en medewerkers in de Offshore-divisie te adviseren over HR-vraagstukken, verzuim en HR-processen. Je werkt in een internationale, veranderende omgeving en draagt bij aan HR-verbeterprojecten.

Je maakt deel uit van een multidisciplinair HR-team en ondersteunt strategische HR-processen zoals talent reviews, succession planning en leiderschapsontwikkeling. Locatie: Arnhem, hybride werken; detacheringsverband.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration or related field.
• Min. 5 years HR advisory in international setting.
• Experience advising managers/employees on wide HR topics.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies, lifecycle, performance management and absence management.
• Experience contributing to HR projects and process improvements.
• Excellent prioritization and organizational skills; strong stakeholder management.
• Proven integrity and professionalism; high ownership.
• VOG and PES screening required before start.

Responsibilities

• Advises managers and employees on a broad range of HR topics.
• Interprets and applies HR policies, performance management, compensation & benefits, development, and absence management.
• Manages sickness absence and supports managers during early stages of absenteeism.
• Leads or contributes to HR improvement initiatives, including international locations.
• Supports strategic HR processes like talent reviews, succession planning and leadership development.
• Collaborates with HR Business Partners and Centers of Expertise to ensure high‑quality service.
• Builds strong relationships with stakeholders across Offshore organization.

Skills

Advisory skills

Stakeholder management

Dutch & English

HR guidance

Education

Bachelor HR/BA

Job description

Over de functie

In het kort: Je gaat managers en medewerkers binnen de Offshore-divisie adviseren over uiteenlopende HR-vraagstukken, verzuim en HR-processen, bijdragen aan HR-verbeterprojecten en strategische HR-processen ondersteunen in een internationale, veranderende omgeving.

HR Advisor Offshore

Introduction

At TenneT, we are building the electricity grid of tomorrow. As an HR Advisor, you play a crucial role in enabling a future-proof energy supply. Through your HR expertise, you directly contribute to the success of the Offshore business by supporting managers and employees, strengthening organizational effectiveness, and helping deliver the talent and capabilities needed for the energy transition.

About TenneT, The Unit, Department And Team

TenneT is a leading European transmission system operator and plays a key role in the energy transition. With more than 23,500 kilometers of high-voltage connections and nearly 5,000 employees, we ensure a safe and reliable electricity supply in the Netherlands and large parts of Germany.

You will be joining the Human Resources (HR) unit, which is responsible for supporting TenneT's strategic objectives by attracting, developing, and retaining talent. HR enables the organization to successfully navigate growth, transformation, and the challenges associated with the energy transition.

Within the HR unit, you will work for the HR Offshore Division, supporting one of TenneT's fastest-growing business areas. The Offshore division is responsible for the development, realization, and operation of critical offshore grid infrastructure that connects offshore wind farms to the electricity network.

As an HR Advisor, you will become part of the HR Offshore Division Team, a multidisciplinary team consisting of HR Business Partners, HR Advisors, Recruitment, Learning & Development, Absence Management, and Global Mobility specialists. Together, the team supports organizational development, talent management, employee engagement, leadership development, and sustainable employability. The team's activities directly contribute to TenneT's strategic ambitions and the acceleration of the energy transition.

The Role

How do you help keep the Netherlands powered?

As an HR Advisor, you support managers and employees within the Offshore division on a broad range of HR-related topics. You act as a trusted advisor, ensuring that HR policies, processes, and people-related initiatives are implemented effectively and consistently across the organization.

Your Responsibilities Include

• Supporting managers and employees with individual HR-related advisory requests.
• Advising managers on the application, implementation, and interpretation of HR policies, including performance management, compensation & benefits, employee development, and absence management.
• Managing sickness absence cases and guiding managers during the initial stages of employee absenteeism.
• Leading or contributing to HR improvement initiatives focused on process optimization, harmonization, and continuous improvement, including activities related to international locations.
• Supporting strategic HR processes such as talent reviews, succession planning, organizational development, and leadership development.
• Collaborating closely with HR Business Partners and HR Centres of Expertise to ensure high‑quality HR service delivery.
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders across the Offshore organization and acting as a proactive sparring partner for leadership teams.

You will work closely with stakeholders across Human Resources, Offshore Operations, Project Delivery, Engineering, and Corporate Functions, regularly engaging with managers and employees throughout the organization.

Practical Information

• Location: Arnhem / Hybrid working, minimum 2 days a week onsite Rijnpoort location

Additional Information

• Employment is subject to successful completion of the Pre-Employment Screening process, including the VOG requirement.

Together, we ensure a reliable and sustainable energy network. Keeping the Netherlands powered, together.

Eisen

• Dienstverband: Detachering
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an HR Advisory position within an international organization.
• Proven experience advising managers and employees on a wide range of HR-related matters.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies, employee lifecycle processes, performance management, and absence management.
• Experience contributing to HR projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Excellent prioritization and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
• Strong organizational awareness and a high level of integrity and professionalism.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in Dutch and English.
• Team-oriented, flexible, and detail-oriented.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to challenge and advise constructively.
• A Certificate of Conduct (VOG) must be received before the candidate can start.
• A Pre-Employment Screening (PES) is part of the onboarding process.
• Suppliers and candidates must comply with all applicable employment legislation and the relevant TenneT Collective Labour Agreement (CAO).
• We kindly request an English CV and personal motivation.
• The candidate must be available for the entire requested assignment period.
• The candidate must possess a valid passport or identity card throughout the recruitment and assignment period.
• Employment is subject to successful completion of the Pre-Employment Screening process, including the VOG requirement.

Wensen

• Experience in a matrix and international environment is highly desirable.
• Experience within large-scale, project-driven organizations is considered an advantage.
• Candidates should be comfortable working in a rapidly changing environment supporting business growth and transformation.
• Strong affinity with people development, organizational effectiveness, and continuous improvement is preferred.
• Experience working in an international and multicultural environment is highly preferred, given the global nature of TenneT's Offshore activities.
• A background in a technical or engineering-driven organization (e.g. energy, infrastructure, construction, or industry) is considered a strong pre.

Competenties

• Strong advisory and influencing skills.
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Excellent stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic and growing organization.
• Analytical and pragmatic approach to problem solving.
• High degree of ownership and accountability.

Overige informatie

Optie tot verlenging: Nee

Gespreksdatum: Onbekend

Dienstverband: Detachering

Over de opdrachtgever

TenneT is de beheerder van het landelijk hoogspanningsnet in Nederland en een groot deel van Duitsland. Ze zorgen voor de levering van elektriciteit aan miljoenen huishoudens en bedrijven en spelen een cruciale rol in de energietransitie naar duurzame energiebronnen.

De sluitingsdatum van deze opdracht is de harde deadline van onze opdrachtgever.