Hr manager belgium

Together with Schelstraete Delacourt, Recticel is looking for an HR Manager Belgium.

Check below to see if you have what is needed for this opportunity, and if so, make an application asap.

The Company

Recticel is a Belgian listed industrial group headquartered in Brussels with a strong international presence. Following a major strategic transformation, Recticel is fully focused on innovative insulation solutions and today plays a significant role in the energy transition and the sustainability of the construction industry.

Through a combination of organic growth and targeted acquisitions, Recticel has further strengthened its position as an international specialist in recent years. Today, the group operates several production facilities across Europe and beyond and is committed to continuing its strong growth trajectory in the years ahead.

Entrepreneurship, innovation, accountability, and sustainability form the foundation of the company culture. At the same time, Recticel is evolving into a more performance-driven, results-oriented, and internationally integrated organization.

The Role

As HR Manager Belgium, you will be responsible for the overall HR strategy and operations across the Belgian organization. You will report directly to the CHRO and lead a team of HR professionals located across multiple sites.

You will act as a strategic business partner to management and play a key role in the further development of the organization. In doing so, you combine strategic insight with a pragmatic, hands-on approach and actively contribute to the continued professionalization, integration, and growth of Recticel.

As an ambassador of transformation, you will support both employees and managers throughout key change initiatives and help build a high-performing, future-oriented organization.

Key Responsibilities

Business Partnering

• Build and lead an actionable people strategy and plans aligned with business objectives for both white-collar and blue-collar populations.
• Provide strategic and operational advice, coaching, HR expertise, and guidance on key people decisions in support of enterprise and functional strategies.

Transformation and Change Management

• Lead and manage transformation initiatives across the organization (with a particular focus on Tournai) to enable the strategic shifts required to support and accelerate the company's growth ambitions.
• Optimize HR structures and processes to enhance organizational effectiveness and efficiency.

HR Operations and Talent Management

• Oversee HR activities including, but not limited to, onboarding, performance management, employee engagement, talent management & succession planning, and also compensation & benefits.
• Drive a stronger focus on soft HR topics and expand initiatives related to employer branding, learning and development (L&D), and employee experience.

Employee and Industrial Relations

• Advise, support, coach, and facilitate the resolution and management of employee relations matters, including performance issues, grievances, and disciplinary procedures.
• Take a leadership role in interactions with Works Councils and other employee representative bodies.

Your Profile

• At least 10 years of experience in a broad HR management role, with a proven track record in a manufacturing or production environment. Previous experience with soft HR topics is a strong asset.
• Experience leading an HR team within a manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrated experience in leading organizational transformation initiatives.
• Proven ability to review, redesign, and optimize HR policies, structures, and processes.
• Solid experience with social dialogue, works councils, and trade unions.
• Personality is key: a mature, dynamic, hands-on, and proactive professional.
• Willingness to travel regularly to sites across Belgium (all within approximately one hour driving distance), with a particular focus on Wevelgem and Tournai.
• Fluent in Dutch, French, and English.

Why This Role?

This position offers a unique opportunity to play a key role within Recticel, a Belgian international group undergoing significant transformation and growth.

You will have the opportunity to make a direct impact on the development of people, culture, and organization, while helping shape the company's next phase of growth. The role combines strategic influence with operational involvement and provides close collaboration with an ambitious management team.

The combination of business partnering, change management, people leadership, and employee relations makes this a particularly exciting challenge for an experienced HR professional who enjoys building and strengthening organizations in transition.

This vacancy is handled by Schelstraete Delacourt, executive search. xjecrpw Apply via LinkedIn or contact Schelstraete Delacourt.