Our customer is a a leading international industrial organization seeking a strategic HR Director to join its leadership team at one of its key manufacturing sites in Belgium. This is a leadership opportunity to shape a high-impact HR strategy and foster a strong, inclusive workplace culture for a diverse workforce of over 800 employees across operations and management.
Functieomschrijving
As HR Director, you will be a strategic partner to site leadership, driving the people agenda and leading a passionate HR team. You'll play a pivotal role in strengthening employee engagement, advancing talent initiatives, and ensuring alignment with global standards and local requirements.
Key Responsibilities
* Define and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives and site priorities.
* Champion a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.
* Lead core HR programs across talent acquisition, development, performance, and employee relations.
* Ensure full compliance with Belgian labor laws and international HR standards.
* Act as a key advisor to management on workforce planning, union relations, and organizational development.
* Lead, coach, and inspire an on-site HR team to deliver excellent service and support.
* Monitor HR KPIs and drive continuous improvement through data-driven insights.
* Stay ahead of HR trends and innovations to help shape the future of work at the site.
Profiel
The ideal candidate can demonstrate the following skills and experience:
* Master's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field
* At least 8 years of experience in HR managerial roles, in large industrial or manufacturing settings
* Proven experience working with unionized environments and managing complex employee relations
* Strong leadership skills with people-first mindset
* Demonstrated track record in managing strategic projects
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across all organizational levels
* Proven ability to navigate and influence within large matrix organizations
* Analytical thinker with a track record of using data to influence decisions
* Fluent in French and English
Aanbod
This is a rare opportunity to make a lasting impact within a well-established, values-driven organization, without being confined to the status quo. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, value integrity and teamwork, and are ready to elevate the people experience at a critical site, we'd love to hear from you.