JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking a Senior HR professional with a strong balance of soft and hard HR competencies. This role requires maturity in stakeholder management, especially within a plant environment, and the confidence to challenge and influence when necessary. The successful candidate will be responsible for end-to-end HR operations, including payroll, employee relations, legal compliance, and strategic HR support. The position is based on-site next to the plant, with flexibility for remote work after onboarding.
Key Responsibilities
Soft HR
1. Employee onboarding/offboarding (including interim staff and exit interviews)
2. Sickness and attendance follow-up
3. Performance management and coaching
4. Conflict resolution and accident reporting
5. Internal communication and newsletters
6. Coordination of meetings and company events
Hard HR
7. Payroll processing and ARCO billing
8. MyEcolab case management
9. Contract amendments and work permit processing
10. HR metrics and reporting
11. Legal compliance with Belgian social legislation
Experience
12. 5+ years in HR, ideally in a plant or industrial setting
13. Including 3+ years in a multinational company
14. Experience in stakeholder management and decision-making support
Languages
15. Dutch: Native
16. French: Professional proficiency
17. English: Professional proficiency
Education & Tools
18. Relevant HR or business degree
19. Familiarity with payroll systems and HR reporting tools
About Ecolab:
At Ecolab, we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites. Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact on the world. We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginner's mindset, continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.
Apply today and join one of the most ethical companies with over a hundred years of history.
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Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging
Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance in all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement. Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin,citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.