People Advisor

Samskip; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance 8.33%

13th month bonus

28 vacation days

Travel allowance

Internet allowance

Dynamic international environment

Professional development

Job summary

Samskip is seeking a People Advisor to support managers and employees across global regions, based in Rotterdam. You will handle the full employee lifecycle, onboarding, changes, and offboarding, and collaborate with the People Ops team to improve HR processes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in HR or related field, at least 3 years as a generalist, strong English and Dutch skills, and experience with HR systems in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field.
• Min. 3 years of experience in a generalist HR role.
• Experience with HR systems and process improvement.
• Understanding of EU labor laws and regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in HR software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage full employee lifecycle: onboarding, changes, promotions, leave, offboarding.
• Prepare offers and coordinate contracts and onboarding.
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate employee records.
• Provide guidance on HR queries and employee engagement.
• Support absence management and liaise with the company doctor.

Skills

HR Generalist

Communication skills

Dutch language

English language

HR software

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS tools

MS Office

Payroll systems

Time & attendance

Job description

Samskip is a global logistics company, offering transport and related services by land, sea, rail and air. We particularly focus on cost-efficient, sustainable and environmentally friendly transport. With an annual turnover of more than 900 million euros, Samskip is one of the largest transport companies in Europe, with offices in 24 countries across Europe, North and South America, Asia and Australia, employing around 1700 employees in total.
As a People Advisor, you are the first point of contact for managers and employees within your assigned global regions. You provide support on all People-related matters: from leave, absence and contracts to onboarding, performance, and offboarding.
You’ll work closely with your fellow People Advisor in Rotterdam and the global People Ops team while maintaining ownership of your own entities. You act as the eyes and ears of the organization: staying in touch with departments, managers and employees, conducting onboarding and exit check-ins, and identifying what can be improved.
Together with your manager, and the rest of the People team, you contribute to creating a better, more engaging workplace.

Job requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Min. 3 years of experience in a generalist HR role. Or the ability to quickly learn.
• Proven experience in HR systems process improvement.
• Understanding of different EU countries labor laws and regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in HR software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong English and Dutch language skills.
• Experience a dynamic work environment is essential, experience in the logistics or transportation industry is favorable.

Job responsibilities

Operational People Management

• Manage the full employee life cycle: onboarding, changes, promotions, leave, offboarding and performance management.
  • Prepare employment offers and manage the post-offer process, including contract creation, system setup, and onboarding coordination.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
  • Maintain accurate and up to date employee records.

Employee Engagement

• Provide support and guidance to employees on People-related queries and issues.
• Conduct onboarding and exit interviews, identifying trends and improvement areas.
• Prepare quarterly employee engagement survey reports, including actionable follow-ups.
• Facilitate employee engagement initiatives and promote a positive workplace culture.
• Support and initiate engagement activities that foster a positive workplace culture.

Absence Management

• Be the first point of contact in case of (long term) absence.
• Manage absence administration and coordinate with the company doctor.
• Monitor and signal potential issues and act on them according to local laws and regulations.

People Systems

• Support optimization of HR systems and tools.
• Collaborate with other departments to streamline People processes through effective system integration.

Training and Development

• Identify training needs and coordinate employee development programs.
• Support the implementation of talent management strategies to nurture employee growth.

Compensation and Benefits

• Assist in the administration of compensation and benefits programs.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations.

Reporting and Analysis

• Maintain People records and prepare reports as needed.
• Analyse People metrics to identify trends and provide insights for decision-making.

  Benefits

  • 8.33% holiday allowance and an annual 13th month bonus.
  • 28 vacation days per year to recharge.
  • Travel and internet allowances.
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic and international environment.
  • Professional development and career growth opportunities.
  • A supportive and inclusive work culture.