HR Business Partner Europe

Full- time position based in Ostend (Belgium)

Do you have your first international experience as HR Business Partner or HR Generalist and you thrive in fast-paced, dynamic international environments? If so, we’re looking for you to join our team as a HR Business Partner Europe! In this role, you’ll be a member of our international HR Team reporting to the HR Director. You serve as the bridge between our HR team in Ostend (BE) and our international customer teams in 12 countries. Oh… Hang on. We haven't told you who we are yet. Let's start with that! 😉

At Orac, we believe every wall is a blank canvas. Where others see a flat surface, we see a world of possibilities. Welcome in the world of Orac. The world of architectural elements, made for walls. We are a family-owned Belgian company that has been a leader in architectural elements for walls for over 50 years. From our headquarters in Ostend, our innovative products are available across Europe, from Paris to Köln, London, Barcelona, Slovakia, Lecco, and beyond. Our commitment to sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We strive to make a positive impact not only today but also for future generations. Sustainability is a core value that guides our choices - for our planet, people, and community. We believe in a world in which digital technologies and data enhance the customer experience. A solid digital backbone combined with strong local teams is a powerful mix for our grow

And we need you for this...

We are seeking an HR Business Partner to support our dynamic and culturally diverse sales teams all over Europe. This role offers the opportunity to run HR operations from an international perspective and support the business in driving performance across these teams. If you are passionate about delivering HR services across borders and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.

What you’ll do...

• Own the people journey – Manage the full employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding, and ensure smooth HR operations.
• Support employee case management – Handle employee relations, disciplinary actions, and terminations with professionalism and legal compliance.
• Enable performance and growth – Coach and guide managers to align teams with company goals, fostering high performance and development.
• Act as a trusted partner and coach – Build strong relationships across the business, advising leaders, championing open communication, and nurturing a positive workplace culture.
• Ensure fairness and compliance – Implement clear policies, stay ahead of labor law changes, and ensure consistent and compliant HR practices.
• Drive global impact – Support Orac’s international expansion by onboarding new country teams into our HR ecosystem. Ensure local HR practices are aligned with Orac standards to deliver a consistent and high-quality employee experience across all stages of the lifecycle.
• Ensure compliant and accurate employee records – Safeguard data integrity and legal compliance by maintaining structured, up-to-date documentation across all countries, in line with both local regulations and Orac’s internal HR policies.

This is how we describe you

• Act and think at a Master’s level
• Minimum of 3 years in an HR Business Partner or HR Generalist role, with proven ability to manage core HR responsibilities independently
• First experience in managing the full employee lifecycle in at least one European country outside of BENELUX, preferably in France, Spain, the UK, or Germany
• Hand-on experience in managing key stages of the employee lifecycle, such as onboarding, performance reviews, development planning, and case management
• Ambitious, curious, and enjoy exploring new ideas, learning continuously, and building knowledge together with others
• Proven ability to lead and deliver results through collaboration
• Pragmatic, agile, and adaptable when driving change
• Self-motivated and proactive, eager to quickly learn and stay updated on local labor laws and HR practices, even in unfamiliar countries
• Strong relationship-building skills, demonstrating cultural sensitivity across diverse teams
• Fluent in English and French (additional European languages are a plus)

And of course, our offer to you

We give personality to walls and opportunities to personalities!

• A truly international environment, collaborating with talented and ambitious colleagues with passion for design.
• Become part of an HR team in its setup phase - we’re building from scratch, and we’re looking for someone eager to shape, create, and grow with us.
• A competitive salary, end of year premium and holiday pay along with a company car, meal vouchers, net allowance, bicycle lease plan, group insurance as well as DKV hospital insurance for you and your family.
• Enjoy a discount on all Orac products, plus exclusive deals from A to Z - from airlines to zoos - with offers from over 200 companies in travel, fashion, food, electronics, entertainment, and more.
• Flexibility that fits your life: flexible working hours and the possibility of working from home for 1-2 days per week.
• Growth and learning development through courses, conferences, projects and events.
• Travel opportunities – Possibility to visit our sales teams across Europe depending on HR topics and business needs.

PASSION, INSPIRATION and LOYALTY are our values. Join a dynamic company with a fun and stable working environment. We would like to welcome you to our ORACIAN family.

Please note: We are not accepting applications submitted through recruitment agencies for this position. Additionally, this role is not open to freelancers or independent contractors.