Human resources director

🌐 HR Director – Industrial Group

📍 Belgium | Multi‑site & International Scope | Private‑Equity‑Backed Environment


MpowerT is conducting a search on behalf of a rapidly growing Belgian industrial group active in Industrial Automation. Backed by Private Equity, the organization is known for its strong governance, entrepreneurial culture, and clear strategic ambition to scale sustainably in Belgium and abroad.


To support this next growth phase, we are looking for a hands‑on and experienced HR Director who can bring structure, clarity and leadership across a complex, multi‑entity environment.


📌 The Role: HR Director

As HR Director, you hold end‑to‑end responsibility for shaping, implementing and driving the HR agenda across the group. You operate as a senior management partner, reporting directly to the CEO, while remaining deeply involved in day‑to‑day HR operations.


This role is situated in a context that is still being built. It requires someone who naturally combines strategic direction with strong operational execution, and who acts as a credible and stable counterpart for entrepreneurial leaders, site managers and senior management.


⚡ Key Responsibilities

Group HR Leadership & Operations

* You lead and further develop the HR function across Belgium, the Netherlands and other international entities.
* You remain closely involved in core HR operations.
* You support and challenge senior management and business line managers in people‑related decision‑making.

Structure, Policies & Harmonisation

* You design and implement pragmatic HR frameworks within a fast‑growing and decentralised group.
* You develop and roll out group‑wide policies
* you drive harmonisation of payroll and HR processes
* You translate the group’s strategy into concrete HR priorities and ways of working.
* You further build leadership and talent initiatives across the organisation.

Reporting, Governance & Analytics

* You are responsible for structured HR reporting at group and Board level
* You provide insight behind the numbers and ensure compliance with labour legislation and internal governance across countries.

M&A & International Growth

* You play an active role in mergers and acquisitions, spanning HR due diligence, integration and post‑merger harmonisation.
* You support international expansion and work closely with local stakeholders and external advisors. Regular travel across sites is an integral part of the role.


🧬 Who You Are

* You are an experienced HR leader with a strong operational foundation and proven experience in complex, growing environments.
* You bring solid expertise in hard HR disciplines such as payroll, compensation & benefits, HR operations and compliance.
* You have experience in multi‑entity settings and ideally in M&A integration.
* You are comfortable with reporting and key business metrics, and able to translate data into clear insights.
* As a person, you are a confident and clear communicator who can bring structure, drive, and people-focused leadership to a growing organization.


🚀 Interested? Let’s Talk.

📩 Send your CV to: janice.vandeun@mpowert.be

📞 Open for a conversation? +32 484 98 38 48