HR Business Partner
Full- time position based in Ostend (Belgium)
Are you ready to manage the entire HR cycle and be the go-to person for both leaders and employees? If so, we’re looking for you to join our team as a HR Business Partner! In this role, you'll work with a diverse mix of white- and blue-collar teams, making a real impact on their work experiences while keeping business needs in mind. You’ll help shape HR practices, support key business goals, and foster a positive, engaging workplace culture. Oh… Hang on. We haven't told you who we are yet. Let's start with that! 😉
At Orac, we believe every wall is a blank canvas. Where others see a flat surface, we see a world of possibilities. Welcome in the world of Orac. The world of architectural elements, made for walls.
We are a family-owned Belgian company that has been a leader in architectural elements for walls for over 50 years. From our headquarters in Ostend, our innovative products are available across Europe, from Paris to Köln, London, Barcelona, Slovakia, Lecco, and beyond.
Our commitment to sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We strive to make a positive impact not only today but also for future generations. Sustainability is a core value that guides our choices—choosing the good one for our planet, people, and community.
We believe in a world in which digital technologies and data enhance the customer experience. A solid digital backbone combined with strong local teams is a powerful mix for our growth.
And we need you for this…
As HR Business Partner you have the exciting opportunity to be part of an HR team with a startup mentality, where your ideas will help shape and refine processes. You’ll be the trusted point of contact for both blue- and white-collar workers and their leaders, making a real impact on their experience. If you're passionate about blending soft and hard HR, thrive on managing the entire HR cycle from onboarding to offboarding, and love connecting with people, then we want to hear from you! Let’s make a difference together.
What you’ll do
* Be the go-to HR expert for leaders and managers, helping them navigate performance, development, and all things people-related.
* Own the employee journey—from onboarding to offboarding—creating a smooth, welcoming experience every step of the way.
* Tackle tough employee issues, working with legal and rewards teams to find smart, creative solutions that keep things compliant.
* Manage HR policies, making sure they’re clear, fair, and aligned with local laws to ensure consistency across the board.
* Help us to roll out and rock a new HR Information System (HRIS), training teammates and making sure everyone gets the most out of it.
* Work with leaders to align HR strategies with business goals, driving engagement, retention, and overall team vibes.
* Bring your entrepreneurial spirit to help build HR practices that grow with the business, shaping an innovative, exciting workplace culture.
* Support during peak seasons the payroll team to ensure smooth, accurate processing and keep everything running like clockwork.
This is how we describe you
* 5+ years of experience as HRBP or in a similar role, managing both white- and blue-collar workers.
* Strong HR expertise with up-to-date knowledge of people practices.
* Expertise in both hard and soft HR.
* Ability to align HR strategies with business goals to drive performance.
* Strong relationship-building and communication skills, influencing and gaining trust.
* Effective problem solver, implementing practical solutions.
* Experienced with HR platforms to improve efficiency.
* Fluent in English and Dutch.
* Payroll experience, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
And of course, our offer to you…
We give personality to walls and opportunities to personalities!
* A competitive salary, end of year premium and holiday pay along with a company car, meal vouchers, net allowance, bicycle lease plan, group insurance as well as DKV hospital insurance for you and your family.
* Enjoy a discount on all Orac products, plus exclusive deals from A to Z — from airlines to zoos — with offers from over 200 companies in travel, fashion, food, electronics, entertainment, and more.
* Flexibility that fits your life: flexible working hours and the possibility of working from home
* Growth and learning development through courses, conferences, projects and events
* the chance to be part of an HR team in its setup phase — we’re building from scratch, and we’re looking for someone eager to shape, create, and grow with us.
What Success Looks Like
* Within 30 days, Full training into HR processes
* By 60 days, Build strong relationships with key stakeholders
* At 90 days, you will independently manage projects.
PASSION, INSPIRATION and LOYALTY are our values. Join a dynamic company with a fun and stable working environment. We would like to welcome you to our ORACIAN family!
Please note: this position is not open to freelancers or agencies.