Human Resources Manager (HR-MGR)

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.