Job Description
Hospitality Talents, a recruitment agency specializing in hospitality profiles, is currently seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant HR Director (nbr 2) to join our client, a prestigious hotel group in Belgium.
You will join a dynamic team and support the HR Director in managing a portfolio of hotels across Belgium. This role, primarily based in Ghent or Antwerp (with flexibility between both locations), is a unique opportunity to contribute to strategic HR initiatives, foster a positive workplace culture, and ensure compliance with Belgian labor laws.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategic & Operational HR Support
* Assist the HR Director in implementing HR strategies for hotels in Belgium.
* Provide guidance to hotel management teams on HR matters, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
* Actively participate in recruitment, onboarding, talent development, and retention strategies.
2. Social Dialogue & Compliance
* Act as a liaison for relations with Works Councils, CPBW/CPPT, and union delegates.
* Support negotiations and presentations to ensure transparent communication and mutual respect.
* Ensure compliance with Belgian labor laws (PC 302 Horeca).
3. Employee Engagement & Development
* Contribute to initiatives that enhance employee satisfaction and retention.
* Resolve conflicts professionally, promoting a culture of transparency and trust.
* Help design and implement customized training programs to unlock employee potential.
4. Performance & Rewards Management
* Support performance management processes (appraisals, feedback, improvement plans).
* Assist in establishing competitive compensation structures aligned with industry standards.
* Help manage payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
5. Bridge Between Local Operations & Global Vision
* Serve as a link between the European headquarters and local operations.
* Provide regular reports to senior leadership on key successes and opportunities.
* Ensure legal and operational compliance (social inspections, audits, regulations).
Requirements
* Experience: 2–5 years in HR, ideally in hospitality or multi-site environments.
* Knowledge: Strong understanding of Belgian labor laws and social dialogue processes.
* Skills: Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and relationship management.
* Languages: Fluent in Dutch and English (French is a plus).
Benefits
* Role based in Brussels or Antwerp, with partial remote work and travel between sites as needed.
* Company car provided to facilitate mobility.
* Permanent contract.
* Competitive package (salary + bonus + insurance + company car).
* Opportunity to join a fast-growing group with career development prospects.
Requirements
Experience: 2–5 years in HR, ideally in hospitality or multi-site environments. Knowledge: Strong understanding of Belgian labor laws and social dialogue processes. Skills: Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and relationship management. Languages: Fluent in Dutch and English (French is a plus).