DeRegt Cables is -and has been- a prominent name in the design and manufacture of Custom-engineered, specialty, dynamic or static cable solutions used in subsea applications. The company boasts over 90 years of technological innovation and strength around cable design. These have been applied in many areas, including the Oil & Energy sector, Defence, Seismic Exploration, Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV's) and Renewable Energy projects. DeRegt Cables is part of the French Sercel Group.
Job Summary
We’re looking for a strategic and hands-on HR Business Partner to drive our people strategy and support the success of our teams. As part of the Management Team, you’ll align HR initiatives with business goals, ensure compliance, and help shape a high-performance, inclusive culture.
You’ll serve as a key advisor to leadership, supporting everything from workforce planning and employee development to performance and organizational effectiveness. You’ll collaborate closely with Talent Acquisition for recruitment initiatives, ensuring alignment with DeRegt’s long-term talent needs.
About the Team
You’ll join a dynamic and forward-thinking Human Resources team at DeRegt. While based locally, your work will contribute directly to the broader strategic goals of Sercel. We are a small, agile unit focused on supporting business leaders, empowering employees, and driving continuous improvement in HR practices. Collaboration, trust, and innovation are central to how we work together and support one another.
Key Responsibilities
- Shape and lead the HR strategy in alignment with DeRegt’s and Sercel's global objectives
- Advise on organizational design, performance management, compensation, and employee relations
- Collaborate with Talent Acquisition on workforce planning and recruitment strategies
- Ensure compliance with labor law, social regulations, and internal policies, while optimizing HR operations
- Develop and manage HR budgets related to training, recruitment, and personnel provisions, while monitoring key HR metrics such as absenteeism and turnover
- Drive employee engagement, learning, and development initiatives
- Oversee payroll, job classification, and the consistent application of employment terms
- Foster effective communication with employees, works council, and external stakeholders (e.g., unions, employment agencies, occupational health services)
- Support change management and HR transformation initiatives
Qualifications
Required:
- Several years in a strategic HR role within an industrial or manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of Dutch labor law and HR compliance practices
- Fluent in both Dutch and English (spoken and written)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficient with MS Office and HR systems
Preferred:
- Experience in a matrix or international organization
- Exposure to organizational change or transformation projects
- Familiarity with Workday or similar global HR systems
DeRegt Benefits Package:
- Competitive salary aligned with your experience and role
- Profit-sharing based on company performance
- Annual bonus for a full year without reported sick leave
- Robust pension scheme ensuring long-term financial security
- 40 total days off annually: 27 vacation days plus 13 ADV days under the Metalektro Collective Labor Agreement
- Hybrid working model
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Why work with us?
We see things differently. Diversity fuels our innovation, we value the unique ways in which we differ, and we are committed to equal employment opportunities for all professionals