For one of our clients, a prestigious international group active in the beauty sector, we are looking for an autonomous, detail-oriented and enthusiastic HR Manager to oversee human resources and payroll operations for the Belgian and Dutch entities. You will work in close collaboration with the Finance Director based in Belgium and the Sales Manager in the Netherlands. Your Responsibilities as HR Manager: Manage the entire payroll process for Belgium and the Netherlands (data entry, checks, declarations, closing). Use SAP and SD Worx payroll software to process payroll data and generate reports. Oversee employee benefits administration (meal vouchers, hospitalization insurance, medical files - Medexel, ARBO, etc.). Handle HR administration: employee records, absence & leave management, and compliance with labor regulations. Take part in recruitment processes: candidate pre-screening, drafting salary offers, preparing employment contracts, etc. Contribute to cross-functional HR projects in coordination with group-level HR. Act as a trusted point of contact for employees in both Belgium and the Netherlands. Ensure appropriate strategies and resources are in place to support the full employee lifecycle, from attraction to offboarding. Further develop the employer branding strategy to enhance talent retention and implement initiatives to boost employee engagement. Provide strategic HR advice to the Management Team and employees regarding employee relations, benefits, policies, best practices, etc. Ensure improvements to processes to better support business operations. Profile of the HR Manager: Proven experience in payroll (BE & NL) and general HR operations. Solid command of SD Worx payroll tools. Fluent in French, Dutch, and English (essential given the cross-border context). Strong knowledge of labor law Belgium and the Netherlands. Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.). Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Excellent communication skills and ease working with international teams. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. What We Offer: A key and versatile role within a human-sized structure that is part of a renowned international group. A dynamic and inclusive work environment, with opportunities for professional growth. Real evolution potential within the HR function. Employer Branding, Employee Benefits, Employment law, Attention to detail, HR Operations, Accurate Data Entry, Employee Engagement, Strategies, HR Project, Offboarding, Communication, Payroll Processing, Software Process, Cross border, Regulation, Policy, SAP SD, Payroll software, HR Strategy, HR Administration, Drafting, Recruitment, Best Practices, Retention, Management, Insurance, MS Excel, Organization Skills, Checks, MS Office Suite, Business operations