Interim Head of HR

Head of HR MSAM (Interim)

Location: Rotterdam (WTC)

Type: Full time

Job Requisition : RQ13995

This is a rare opportunity for a commercially minded and people-focused HR leader to shape the next stage of MSM's people agenda at a pivotal moment in the organisation's evolution.

We are currently looking for a people- and results-oriented Interim Head of HR to join MSM (MSIG Specialty Marine). Reporting to the CEO, the role will be responsible for bringing the HR function at MSM to the next level, acting as a trusted advisor to the MSM Management Board and partnering closely with the wider MS Amlin group.

The successful candidate will combine genuine strategic vision with a hands‑on mentality, moving seamlessly between legal entities, advising on business priorities, influencing senior stakeholders and stepping into the HR Business Partner role for the various MSM countries when required.

A defining feature of this role is the close partnership with MSIG Europe across a broad range of HR domains, including talent management, learning & development, compensation & benefits, HR operations, and organisational development. The Interim Head of HR MSM will act as a true bridge builder between MSM and MSIG Europe, fostering alignment, knowledge‑sharing and synergies across both entities while preserving MSM's identity and specific operational needs.

The role operates in a dual-track leadership model: the Head of HR MSM will directly manage a dedicated MSM HR team, while also steering and coordinating HR services delivered by MSIG Europe without a formal reporting line into those functions. This requires a high degree of stakeholder management, influence without authority, and the ability to navigate matrix structures with confidence and professionalism.

Building trust-based relationships with HR counterparts at MSIG Europe will be essential to ensure seamless service delivery and joint execution of HR initiatives across both organisations.

The Head of HR MSM will be accountable for the following areas:

• HR Strategy & Business Partnering. Define and execute the MSM HR strategy in alignment with the MSM Management Board and the broader MS Amlin group direction. Act as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the Managing Director and senior leadership, identifying people risks, opportunities and capability need, and translating business priorities into practical HR initiatives.
• Team Leadership. Lead, develop and inspire the MSM HR team, setting clear objectives, strengthen ownership and ensuring the team delivers high-quality, business-focused HR support across all MSM locations. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and collaboration.
• MSIG Europe Interface & Service Governance. Act as the primary MSM interface with MSIG Europe HR functions, governing the quality, scope and delivery of shared HR services. Build strong working relationships, ensuring MSM's needs are clearly articulated and delivered to standard.
• Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning. Own end-to-end recruitment and workforce planning for MSM, partnering with MSIG Europe on shared pipelines, frameworks and employer brand initiatives where relevant. Ensure MSM attracts, selects and retains specialist talent in a competitive marine insurance market by strengthening its external talent proposition and clearly articulating what makes MSM distinctive as an employer. Strengthen succession planning across critical roles and support the development of future capability.
• Performance Management & Reward. Drive the MSM performance management cycle, ensuring clarity of goal setting, meaningful development conversations and differentiated reward outcomes. Work closely with MSIG Europe on compensation benchmarking, pay review processes and benefits harmonisation, while safeguarding MSM's specific business needs and market context.
• Learning, Development & Engagement. Champion a culture of learning and development within MSM, leveraging group L&D resources from MSIG Europe while ensuring locally relevant programmes are in place. Support the development of technical, leadership and…