About the Role
As an HR Advisor, you will play an important role in supporting both employees and managers across a broad range of HR topics. Acting as a trusted partner and subject matter expert, you will help ensure that HR processes are delivered effectively, consistently, and in line with company policies and local legislation.
Working within a dynamic international environment, you will provide day-to-day guidance on employee relations, absence management, performance processes, and personnel administration. You will also contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the employee experience and support business objectives.
This role offers the opportunity to build strong relationships across the organization, influence positive outcomes, and contribute to a workplace where people can do their best work.
This role is based in Waalwijk.
How You Will Contribute
- Act as a first point of contact for employees and managers, providing guidance and support on a wide range of HR topics in line with company policies and Dutch employment legislation.
- Coordinate and support key HR processes, including onboarding, absence management, performance management, compensation review cycles, learning and development, and offboarding activities.
- Ensure HR administration and personnel changes are completed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with internal policies and legal requirements.
- Provide data-driven insights and recommendations that support local, national, and regional HR initiatives and decision-making.
- Contribute to and lead HR-related projects focused on process improvement, compliance, employee experience, and organizational effectiveness.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver a consistent, high-quality HR service across the employee lifecycle.
What You Will Bring
- A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Experience in an HR Advisor, HR Operations, HR Generalist, or similar role, with knowledge of HR processes and employment legislation.
- Experience applying HR policies, supporting employee relations matters, and managing absence-related cases.
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
- Fluency in both Dutch and English, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a proactive and adaptable way.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
- Experience in an HR Advisor, HR Operations, HR Generalist, or similar role
- Knowledge of HR processes and employment legislation
- Experience applying HR policies
- Experience supporting employee relations matters
- Experience managing absence-related cases
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills
- Fluency in Dutch and English
- Ability to manage multiple priorities proactively and adaptably
DP World Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about DP World and has not been reviewed or approved by DP World.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Fair & Transparent Compensation: Pay is considered competitive in many contexts, with strong salary perceptions in several regions. Feedback suggests compensation is sometimes viewed as equitable, with salary practices described as compliant and fair.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits: Wellness initiatives, flexible working hours, and practical supports like reimbursements for mobile, home internet, and home‑office equipment are emphasized. Feedback suggests these benefits contribute meaningfully to everyday work‑life needs.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare Strength: Health coverage is described as comprehensive in some locations, including medical emergency coverage and life insurance. A broader emphasis on health, safety, and wellbeing programs reinforces this support.
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What We Do
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 108,000 employees, spanning 74 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses – Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. What’s more, we’re reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door. We make trade flow, to change what’s possible for everyone.
