Job Description

HR Advisor 260803-ABL-002

The HR Advisor will play a crucial role in realizing a future-proof energy supply. From their area of expertise, the HR Advisor will make a direct contribution to projects that help keep the Netherlands running — today and tomorrow.

About the Organization, Unit & Team

This organization is a leading European grid operator and plays a key role in the energy transition, managing over 23,500 kilometers of high-voltage connections and employing nearly 5,000 people to ensure a safe and reliable power supply in the Netherlands and large parts of Germany.

The HR Advisor will work within the Human Resources unit. The team's aim is to help the organization meet the challenges of the future and advance the energy transition — by devising new ways to leverage and develop the talent of current employees, and by seeking new talent needed for continued adaptation and growth.

Within the People unit, the HR Advisor will work alongside several other HR Advisors. Together, they support the HR Business Partners and advise various departments across the organization on operational and tactical HR matters. The work of this team directly contributes to realizing the organization's growth objectives and supporting the energy transition.

Key Details

• Location:
  Arnhem, the Netherlands
• Hours per week: 28–32
• Intended period: ASAP – December 31, 2026
• Application deadline: August 24, 2026, 10:00
• Required experience: 3 years
• Required level of education: HBO (Higher Professional Education)
• Field of expertise: HR / Staff / Legal
• CLA: CAO TSO, Salary Scale 7

The Role

The HR Advisor contributes to keeping the Netherlands running by supporting and advising managers and employees on a wide range of HR matters. The organization is growing rapidly to realize its strategic ambitions and plays a leading role in driving the energy transition. The HR Advisor will be assigned responsibility for several departments and will serve as an important sparring partner for team leaders.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting managers and employees with individual advisory questions on HR-related topics
• Proactively advising team leaders on the application and interpretation of HR policy, such as performance management, rewards & benefits, sick leave, and development
• Coordinating the administrative and system-related handling of the implementation of organizational changes and reorganizations
• Case management related to illness/absence, including an advisory role toward team leaders during the first six weeks of sick leave
• Acting as a project member for HR improvement initiatives, such as harmonizing and improving processes, system implementations, and fulfilling a key-user role for SharePoint
• Working closely with HR Business Partners, managers, employees, and other relevant stakeholders across the organization

Requirements

• A completed bachelor's degree, preferably in HRM, Business Administration, or a comparable field
• 3 to 5 years of experience in an HR Consultant or HR Advisory role
• Experience advising managers and employees on HR-related matters
• The ability to effectively prioritize workload
• Flexibility, strong teamwork, and precision in their work
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in Dutch and English
• Organizational sensitivity, high integrity, and the ability to think outside the box