HR Business Partner

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About us

Damen Yachting is a prominent name in the luxury yacht industry with more than 500 employees based in the Netherlands and Poland. Damen Yachting is renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship innovative designs and unwavering commitment to excellence. We are part of the Damen Shipyards Group with more than 12000 professionals globally.

Damen Yachting is specialized in the construction and customization of superyachts catering to the unique desires and preferences of clientele worldwide. Damen Yachtings portfolio encompasses a diverse range of luxury vessels from sleek motor yachts to expedition yachts designed for exploration in remote corners of the globe.

Are you a natural connector who thrives on building relationships Do you possess a pragmatic approach yet always strive for improvement Are you known for your professional approach critical thinking and understanding of business dynamics If so we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Your role

As an HR Business Partner at Damen Yachting you will serve as a vital link between various departments within our yachting division. Your role will encompass a range of responsibilities aimed at fostering employee engagement enhancing absence management practices elevating the use of Workday driving organizational changes and more.

You are directly reporting to the HR Manager. The HR team is consisting of two HR Business Partners and one HR Generalist.

Key Accountabilities

• Act as a HR partner for multiple departments within the yachting division.

• Cultivate employee engagement initiatives to foster a positive and productive work environment.

• Together with the HR team you work on improving absenteeism management and sustainable employability. You are the case manager for absenteeism within your area of responsibility.

• Contribute to the ongoing rollout and optimization of Workday ensuring its effective integration and utilization across the organization.

• Monitor HR procedures systems and policies identifying areas for improvement and implementing enhancements as necessary.

• Strive for continuous improvement within HR seeking opportunities to refine processes and practices to better serve the organization.

• Take charge of guiding performance management and development processes providing support and direction to managers and employees alike.

• Collaborate in the development and implementation of HR strategies policies and initiatives aligning them with organizational goals and objectives.

• Drive organizational changes in line with Damen Yachtings values and key objectives

Skills and experience

• Master or bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field.

• Proven experience in HR roles preferably gained in a comparable industry with a strong focus on business partnering.

• Experience with Dutch labor law and preferably working with a CLA.

• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to build and maintain effective relationships at all levels of the organization.

• Excellent command of both Dutch and English both written and verbal

• Pragmatic approach to problem-solving coupled with a drive for continuous improvement.

• In-depth understanding of HR practices and their impact on business operations.

• Naturel interest and familiarity with HRIS systems and HR Analytics is desirable.

• Ability to work in Vlissingen for a minimum of 3 days per week.

What we offer

If you are passionate about driving organizational success through operational tactical and strategic HR practices and if you thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment we invite you to join our HR team at Damen Yachting.

At Damen Yachting we highly value our employees and we will support your professional and personal development. We also provide our employees with:

• A competitive salary and 8% holiday pay.

• 27 holidays and 13 ADV days.

• Travel allowance of 23 cents per kilometer.

• Profit sharing based on company results.

• Working from home policy and other benefits including a bicycle plan

Application & information

If you have questions please send an email an email to When you are interested in this position please submit your application including your CV and cover letter along with an indication of availability (fulltime / part-time / number of hours).

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