Senior HR adviseur

We’re looking for a (SR) HR advisor/HR Manager for our

Head Quarters in Barendrecht, the Netherlands

Veritas Petroleum Services – What We Do

VPS is a world-leading maritime decarbonisation advisory services company, dedicated to innovation and sustainability. We are the pioneers of marine fuel testing industry with over 40 years of experience.

VPS testing and inspection services operate through five state-of-the-art laboratories, supported by a widespread network of commercial and technical advisory teams. Our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction has established us as the clear market leader.

At VPS we are driven by a mission to protect our customers, our people, and the environment. By testing and inspecting fuel and oil in the Marine and Power industries, we gather crucial information that allows us to provide advice based on legislative and technical specifications. In line with our commitments to sustainability, we have developed digital products and acquired businesses focused on providing tools and solutions for greenhouse gas emissions reduction. Our guidance empowers our customers to enhance their business performance by optimising resource utilisation, minimising environmental emissions, and fostering sustainable operations.

The Opportunity

The (Senior) HR Advisor is a key member of the organization and responsible for overseeing and managing several aspects of the human resources function. This role involves developing and implementing HR strategies, policies, and programs to support the organization's objectives. The HR Advisor serves as a operational and tactical partner, providing guidance on HR best practices and employee relations.

Your Responsibilities

Policy Development and Implementation

• Develop, update, and communicate HR policies and procedures in compliance with local and international regulations across Europe (Netherlands, UK, Norway, Germany, Greece).
• Ensure consistent application and adherence to policies across all departments.
• Provide guidance to employees and managers on HR policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance and keep abreast of changes in legislation and update policies accordingly.

Employee Relations – Together with Finance & HR Bridgehead

• Handle, employee relations issues, conducting investigations and resolving conflicts in a fair and consistent manner.
• Provide coaching and support to employees and managers in addressing performance-related matters.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive organizational culture.
• Long Term sickness management.

Training and Development

• Identify training needs and coordinate the development and delivery of training programs.
• Support employees in career development and skill enhancement initiatives.

Performance Management

• Implement and oversee performance appraisal processes.
• Provide guidance to managers on setting performance expectations and goals.
• Address performance issues through coaching, counselling, and disciplinary actions.

Compensation and Benefits Administration

• Oversee the administration of employee compensation and benefits programs.
• Conduct periodic salary reviews and benchmarking to ensure competitive pay structures.

Talent Management and Recruitment

• Support hiring managers with their recruitment processes.
• Engage with external recruitment support when required.
• Become a sparring partner for Talent Management and support with implementation of Talent Strategies.

Administration

• Support Finance & HR Bridgehead with general HR administrative tasks. Payroll support and approval, sickness registration, employee lifecycle management.

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree and HR certifications are a plus).
• 3-5+ years of progressive HR management experience, ideally, in an international environment.
• Demonstrated experience in operational and tactical HR planning and implementation.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations. Ideally experience with employment laws in additional EU countries (Norway, Germany, Greece, UK).
• Prior payroll experience ideally with a 3rd party payroll support (ADP, Streamline).
• Experience with Wet Verbetering Poortwachter – Long Term Sick leave.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.

Our offer to you

Together with the below compensations, we offer a challenging and highly responsible position in an organization making a difference.

• Competitive Base Salary.
• Premium free pension.
• Partly compensation medical expenses.
• Opportunities to develop professionally and personally.
• A Dutch work permit for indefinite period is mandatory. No need to apply without holding this valid document. For this role applicants need to live within commuting distance from Barendrecht.