HR Services Team Lead

Van Oord; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance (€0.31 per km)

Home office allowance (€2.15 per day)

32 days of annual leave

Variable bonus scheme

Attractive pension plan

Optional collective health insurance

Flexible hybrid working policy

Learning and development opportunities

Employee communities

Job summary

Van Oord in Rotterdam is looking for a Team Lead HR Services to head our HR Services team and ensure efficient HR processes. With over 5 years in a leadership role, you will coach a team of 12 professionals while driving process improvements and digitalization within HR.

We offer a competitive salary, travel and home office allowances, and 32 days of annual leave, as well as development opportunities and a flexible hybrid working policy.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar leadership role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Dutch and English.
• Experience with HR systems and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Leading, coaching, and developing a high-performing HR Services team.
• Driving the optimization and digitalization of HR processes.
• Ensuring accurate and timely HR administration across the employee lifecycle.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

HR administration

Problem-solving capabilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

As Team Lead HR Services, you are responsible for leading and further developing our HR Services team. Together with your team, you ensure that HR processes run efficiently, accurately, and reliably.

You oversee all administrative HR activities related to onboarding, employee changes, and offboarding. From employment contracts and personnel administration to reporting and process optimization, you ensure that every step of the employee journey is supported with excellence.

The coming years will focus on strengthening our global HR Services organization, safeguarding quality and expertise, and enhancing our HR Service Delivery model through digitalization and process improvements.

YOUR WORKPLACE

You will join our HR Services team, consisting of 12 dedicated professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality HR support across the organization. The team plays a vital role in setting new standards for operational excellence, service quality, and continuous improvement.

In this role, you report directly to the Global Manager HR Services and work closely with colleagues from HR Business Partnering, Payroll, and Global Mobility.

YOU ARE

You are a people-oriented leader with strong communication and stakeholder management skills. You enjoy building engaged teams and continuously improving processes. With your analytical mindset and hands‑on approach, you know how to balance operational excellence with a strong service focus.

IN ADDITION, YOU BRING:

• A bachelor's degree, preferably in Human Resources or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar leadership role
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Dutch and English
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities
• Experience with HR administration, HR systems, change management and process improvement
• Knowledge of payroll and/or global mobility is an advantage
• Availability of at least 32 hours per week

At Van Oord, you contribute directly to our mission: Building a better world for future generations.

IN RETURN, WE OFFER:

• A competitive salary aligned with your experience and responsibilities
• Travel allowance (€0.31 per km) and home office allowance (€2.15 per day)
• 32 days of annual leave
• Variable bonus scheme
• Attractive pension plan
• Optional collective health insurance
• Flexible hybrid working policy, including up to 2 remote working days per week (based on full-time employment)
• Extensive learning and development opportunities, including access to GoodHabitz
• Employee communities such as Young Van Oord, Van Oord Women, and the staff association

• Various social and sports events, including winter sports trips, sailing weekends, cycling events, and motorcycle tours

YOU WILL MAKE A DIRECT IMPACT BY:

• Leading, coaching, and developing a high-performing HR Services team
• Creating a supportive and collaborative environment where people can thrive
• Driving the optimization and digitalization of HR processes and workflows
• Ensuring accurate and timely HR administration across the employee lifecycle
• Strengthening service delivery, efficiency, and process quality
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization and acting as a trusted HR partner
• Supporting the development of a future-proof global HR Services function