HR Advisor -Offshore

Bij Oranje; Gelderland; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TenneT is seeking an HR Advisor for the Offshore Division in the Netherlands. You will support managers and employees on a broad range of HR topics, ensuring policy implementation and consistent people initiatives across the organization.

With at least 5 years in an HR advisory role within international settings, you will contribute to talent reviews, performance and absence management, organizational development, and leadership development, partnering with HRBPs and Centers of Expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HRM, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in HR Advisory in an international organization.
• Proven experience advising on a wide range of HR-related matters.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies and lifecycle processes.
• Experience contributing to HR projects and process improvement.
• Excellent prioritization and organizational skills in managing multiple stakeholders.
• Fluent in Dutch and English; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support managers and employees with HR-related advisory requests.
• Advise on HR policies, performance management, and absence management.
• Manage sickness absence cases and guide managers during early absenteeism.
• Lead or contribute to HR improvement initiatives and process optimization.
• Support talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and Centres of Expertise.

Skills

HR Advisory

Performance management

Absence management

Stakeholder management

Policy interpretation

Organizational development

Talent development

Project collaboration

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HRM

Job description

Opdrachtomschrijving

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.

What do you bring?

• 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.

Competencies

• 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.

Important

• 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.