Your responsibilities
As an HR specialist you will provide comprehensive HR support in relation to the full employment cycle, starting with the onboarding process and immigration and work permit requirements, with sound knowledge and proven application of employment law you will assist the Company in delivering a wide range of HR activities and employment terms for all entities in the UK. As part of an international HR team you will be involved in local and international HR related projects: including but not limited to: immigration and work permit applications, assisting with the delivery of the new HR Strategy, Recruitment and Selection, Health and Wellbeing, Employability, Employer Branding.

Job requirements

The HR Specialist will have a pro-active hands-on approach, who will be able to work independently to manage challenging operational duties and multiple projects to a precise and accurate standard. An intuitive thinker who has a natural curiosity, someone who is not afraid to challenge, resource investigator and effectively communicate with a variety of stakeholders on an international level, together with:

Essential

•     Extensive HR experience in relation to the full employment cycle, supporting a Company in delivering of HR activities and employment law, in areas such as: Recruitment and Selection, Absence Management, Discipline and Grievance, Learning and Development - Succession Planning and Talent Management, Equality and Inclusion, Health and Wellbeing, Leaving Employment
•     Extensive experience in managing HRMIS and producing and interpreting HR Reports
•     Understanding and delivery of HR related projects in line with best practice and employment law
•     HR Qualification and professional member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) would be an advantage
•     Active in continuous learning in relation to employment law, HR best practice and own personal development
•     Sound knowledge and experience with post Brexit visa and immigration requirements . Experience in this field is a big advantage.
•     Ability to occasionally travel (inter)nationally to the other UK entity and Netherlands offices

We offer

Working in an international, high demanding and dynamic organisation, with the possibility to truly have impact on our business, people and environment. We offer a competitive employment benefits package: hybrid working, annual salary review, company bonus, enhanced holidays, purchasing and selling holiday scheme, pension, assurance and insurance schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, learning and development opportunities, subsidised travel, salary sacrifice schemes, long service and other recognition programmes, work-life balance, free parking, free fruit & refreshments, and company events.

About Van Oord

Van Oord Offshore Wind UK (MPI Offshore) is the UK based Offshore Wind division of Van Oord with over 150 years of experience as an international marine contractor and over 20 years' offshore wind experience. Van Oord and MPI Offshore are a leading Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation (EPCI) party in the construction and maintenance of offshore wind farms. Our purpose is to create a better world for future generations by delivering marine ingenuity.

Do you want to be a part of Van Oord?
Thank you for your interest in our company. To apply send your CV to recruitment-uk-ow@vanoord.com