About Our Client
An international pharmaceutical company with a strong industrial footprint in Belgium is looking for an experienced Human Resources Director to lead the HR function of its manufacturing site located in the southern part of Brussels. As a key member of the Site Leadership Team and together with your HR team of two direct reports, you will play a central role in shaping the people strategy, strengthening organizational capabilities, and supporting the site's growth and operational excellence.
Job Description
Team Leadership
* Provide guidance, coaching and structure to your team of two direct reports, ensuring strong HR service delivery and continuous development of their capabilities.
* Act as a people leader who promotes collaboration, clarity, and accountability within the HR function.
Strategic HR Business Partnering
* Act as an active member of the Site Leadership Team, defining HR policies and processes aligned with business needs.
* Support leaders in shaping the most effective organizational structure.
* Anticipate talent and capability needs in line with site evolution and development.
* Understand operational challenges and provide actionable HR insight to support decision‑making.
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
* Ensure compliance with recruitment policies, while proactively recommending improvements.
* Oversee the preparation and validation of job descriptions, interview guides, and recruitment documentation.
* Conduct pre‑screenings, coordinate interviews, and participate in final selections.
* Manage the full hiring administration process and maintain an organized talent pipeline.
* Lead a structured onboarding and integration process (induction, training, administrative set‑up, etc.) to secure long‑term talent retention.
Compensation & Benefits
* Support payroll administration with accurate HR inputs.
* Develop and maintain competitive compensation and benefits packages in line with group policy.
* Lead salary negotiations for new hires and existing staff, ensuring fairness and internal equity.
* Consolidate annual salary review proposals and liaise with Group HR for board approval.
* Monitor market trends to ensure competitive positioning and lead the site's implementation of the Pay transparency Directive.
* Guarantee accuracy and timely submission of payroll information together with your team members.
HR Policies, Procedures & Social Legislation
* Ensure local HR practices comply with Belgian legislation and group standards.
* Deploy and continuously improve core HR policies (leave management, payroll transitions, training policy, internship policy, onboarding, etc.).
* Ensure compliance with local legal frameworks and best practices.
Core HR Processes & People Development
* Work with managers to ensure clear objective‑setting for all new employees.
* Lead the performance management cycle, monitoring deadlines and training managers as required.
* Deploy goal‑setting processes in coordination with the Leadership Team.
* Build and implement the site's annual training plan aligned with capability development priorities.
* Support managers in handling performance issues constructively and professionally.
The Successful Applicant
The ideal candidate can demonstrate the following skills and experience:
* Master's degree in Human Resources or Social/Employment Law or equivalent by experience.
* Minimum 10 years of HR experience within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
* Solid HR generalist background with both strategic and hands‑on responsibilities.
* Strong knowledge of Belgian labour law and proven experience in social dialogue with union representatives.
* Demonstrated leadership experience, ideally including the management of a small HR team.
* Strong organisational, project‑management, and change‑management skills.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with multicultural teams.
* Fluent in French, English and Dutch.
What's On Offer
* A strategic leadership role with direct impact on people, culture, and site performance.
* Opportunity to shape organisational design and drive key HR initiatives in a growing pharmaceutical environment.
* A collaborative, international company culture committed to excellence and innovation.
* Permanent contract with a competitive salary package, complemented by attractive fringe benefits, including a company car, group insurance, hospital insurance, meal vouchers, a performance bonus and net allowances.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Science and Health Care Provider
Industries
Human Resources
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