Vacancy: HR Generalist (Gent) – Reporting to Headquarters in China
Location:
Gent, Belgium
Position:
HR Generalist
Reports to:
Global Headquarters (China)
Ucamco, a global leader in PCB preproduction software and laser photoplotters, is looking for a proactive and hands-on
HR Generalist
to support our Belgian entity in Gent while collaborating closely with our international HR and management teams. In this pivotal role, you will act as the first point of contact for employees, manage all operational HR processes, and ensure smooth personnel administration across several European offices.
Your Role
As HR Generalist, you will take ownership of day-to-day HR operations, guide colleagues with questions or concerns, and ensure accurate and timely HR administration for Belgium and several other EU countries. You will collaborate with management, safeguard compliance with labour legislation, and support both recurring processes and ad-hoc HR projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Serve as first-line contact for employees and handle incoming HR-related questions
* Act as a bridge between Ucamco and the payroll provider and various external parties.
* Manage and prepare daily payroll administration (insurances, expenses, absences, leave requests, contracts).
* Be available for confidential conversations and support colleagues as a trusted confidant.
* Follow up HR processes in consultation with remote International headquarters (onboarding, newsletter, org chart)
* Project work in collaboration with HQ: expand job classification, optimize performance management system, further roll out training plan, cafeteria plan.
* Report to international stakeholders, using data input from ERP Odoo system
* Support internal events
* Be contact person for recruitment and onboarding processes.
Your Profile
* Experience in HR generalist or HR administration roles, ideally in an international environment.
* Solid payroll understanding; experience with Attentia and Open ERP Odoo is an advantage.
* Familiarity with other EU countries payroll handling is a plus (FR, DE, UK, IT)
* Discreet, approachable, and able to handle confidential matters.
* Highly organized, accurate, and capable of managing diverse responsibilities.
* Strong communication skills in English and Dutch; additional languages are a plus.
* Comfortable collaborating with remote headquarters and multicultural teams.
What We Offer
* A varied, responsible role with a wide scope within an innovative international company.
* Close collaboration with both local and global teams.
* Opportunities for involvement in impactful HR projects.
* Competitive compensation and benefits.
* A welcoming team in the Ghent office.
If you think this role fits your next career step, we'd love to hear from you