Global HR Director
Radio Holland is a global leader in marine electronics and navigation systems, employing around 550 people in 27 countries. Operating in a complex, technical, and truly international environment, the Global HR Director shapes the people strategy that connects and supports employees worldwide – ensuring alignment, engagement, and leadership as the company enters a new growth phase.
About Radio Holland
From installing full bridge systems on newly built vessels to servicing critical communications equipment at sea, Radio Holland keeps vessels and their crews connected, safe, and operational. Operating within a highly technical, international environment that spans oceans, cultures, and time zones, it has earned a strong reputation as a reliable partner in NavCom, connectivity, integration, and fleet-wide service and remote maintenance support. This expertise helps customers achieve greater profitability by reducing downtime and lowering operational costs. Its clientele includes global shipping companies, offshore operators, the navy, coastguards, and ports. Supported by a global service network covering more than sixty locations along major shipping routes, Radio Holland offers 24/7 support and boasts the highest first-time-fix rate in the industry.
Since becoming part of Pon in 2020 – one of the largest family-owned businesses in the Netherlands – the organization has streamlined its regional structure and strengthened its global operations. Backed by strong ownership and a clear strategic course, the focus now lies on investing in its people and the future – and the Global HR Director will play a key role in shaping that next chapter.
Requirements*
- Over 12 years of experience
- In an international tech, industrial, or service environment
- Generalist HR leader
- Strategic mindset combined with a hands-on approach
- Strong stakeholder management skills
- Fluent in English
Research shows that while male candidates feel confident enough to apply when they meet about 60% of the requirements, female candidates only apply when they tick every box. So if this role has your name on it, but you’re not sure about the criteria, we still want to hear from you.
Radio Holland is celebrating a successful transformation. This is an exciting time for the Global HR Director to build an effective and engaging HR function that accelerates the momentum we have gained.
Job description: Global HR Director
The Global HR Director is responsible for defining and advancing Radio Holland’s global HR strategy, focusing on creating consistency across global policies, processes, and systems worldwide. Key areas of attention include strengthening talent acquisition and retention, reward policies, as well as prioritizing learning and development initiatives.
Operating within a complex international context, the Global HR Director guides the organization towards a more unified way of working by standardizing talent management practices and cultivating a culture of high performance. Responsibilities extend to designing leadership programs, tackling operational HR challenges, and providing hands-on support to managers worldwide.Within the senior leadership team, the Global HR Director reports directly to CEO Sven Zaadnoordijk (and functionally to the HR Director of Pon) and leads a decentralized team of seven regional People Managers responsible for daily HR operations across the globe. As part of the Global Leadership team – which also includes the Global Project Director, Global Service Director, Global Supply Chain Manager, Chief Legal Officer, and the Heads of Finance and IT – the role acts as a strategic sparring partner, providing structure, guidance, and support across the global HR organization.
This role is ideal for an experienced leader who appreciates the broad scope of leadership while also enjoying hands-on execution. Balancing strategic vision with operational delivery, the Global HR Director moves seamlessly between setting clear direction and actively driving initiatives forward. Characterized by initiative and a willingness to roll up sleeves, this position requires building bridges – both literally and figuratively – to create impact through engagement and decisiveness. With the organization’s trust and ample room to further develop the HR function, the role offers a unique chance to leave a lasting mark on Radio Holland’s future.
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