YOUR ROLE
As HR Manager, you will lead and oversee the full Human Resources function, ensuring we attract, develop, and retain high-quality people who deliver outstanding service and perform to the highest standards. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior management, you will align HR strategy with business objectives, ensure compliance with local legislation, and foster a positive, engaging workplace where employees can thrive.
WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?
Contribute to strategy implementation:
* Provide input to senior management on HR requirements to support business needs.
* Contribute to the company’s HR strategy and ensure consistency in HR practices.
* Identify HR priorities in line with budgets and organisational objectives.
* Manage the HR budget.
Oversee HR management and deployment:
* Implement, manage, and evaluate HR policies, processes, and programmes to attract, develop, and retain talent.
* Formulate and apply local HR policies in compliance with legislation.
* Payroll & Personnel Administration: Ensure timely, accurate payroll and efficient administration of personnel records and HR systems.
* Recruitment & Selection: Support managers in workforce planning and oversee the recruitment process.
* Learning & Development: Identify training needs and provide tools to develop employees and managers.
* Compensation & Benefits: Apply competitive remuneration and benefits packages.
* Performance Management: Implement and monitor company performance management policies and processes.
* Organisational Development: Advise on and manage organisational change and development initiatives.
* Regularly review the HR plan and assess the effectiveness of HR programmes.
* Keep up to date with HR trends and best practices to enhance business performance.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with managers, providing advice on HR matters.
Administration & management information:
* Maintain efficient and compliant personnel administration.
* Ensure HR and personnel data is collected, analysed, and reported accurately.
* Use HR data insights to recommend and implement improvements.
Employee relations:
* Foster positive working relationships with employee and union representatives.
* Advise management on legal and regulatory matters affecting employment.
People management:
* Lead, motivate, and empower your team through open communication, coaching, feedback, and recognition.
* Set and monitor clear objectives and service standards for the team.
* Facilitate team meetings and communication forums.
* Conduct annual appraisals and regular coaching sessions.
* Ensure training and development plans are in place for all team members.
* Support leadership development, succession planning, and identification of high-potential employees.
* Promote corporate values through active participation in company initiatives.
Other duties:
* Carry out additional tasks contributing to departmental and business objectives as required.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
* University degree in Human Resources or related discipline.
* 10–15 years of relevant HR experience, with proven success in managing a team.
* Demonstrated expertise in people management practices, including leadership development, succession planning, training, and coaching.
* Experience working closely with senior management.
* Strong knowledge of employment law, social legislation, and compliance requirements.
* Thorough understanding of HR processes, business drivers, and organisational structures.
* Excellent communication skills in French and English (Dutch is an asset).
* Positive, open, and collaborative attitude with strong problem-solving skills.
* Commitment to company values, policies, ethics, and health & safety standards.