Senior Human Resources Manager

About Tenneco

Tenneco Automotive Europe BV is a global automotive supplier with a strong industrial legacy and a clear focus on operational excellence, engineering capability and customer commitment. Across Europe, Tenneco combines deep manufacturing know-how with advanced technical expertise to serve leading OEM customers. The company operates in a demanding sector that requires resilience, adaptability and disciplined execution, offering meaningful leadership roles to professionals who want to make a real difference.

The Sint-Truiden site has been part of Tenneco’s European footprint for more than 60 years and is one of its most comprehensive locations. With approximately 850 employees, the site integrates a large-scale manufacturing plant, a European engineering and staff hub and a European logistics operation. The production environment is the heart of the site, supported by experienced engineers and functional experts. The workforce is highly tenured, skilled and loyal, with a strong sense of craftsmanship and pride in the products delivered.

The environment you will step into

The automotive industry is evolving rapidly, and the Sint-Truiden site is actively adapting to remain competitive and sustainable. The organization values transparency, decisiveness and accountability, while recognizing the importance of social stability, trust and dialogue. HR is not a support function on the sidelines, but a core leadership discipline with direct influence on outcomes.

The role

As Senior HR Manager, you will lead all HR activities for the Sint-Truiden site and play a key role in shaping its future. You will be a full member of the Plant Management Team and a trusted advisor to operational leadership. This role combines strategic responsibility with hands-on involvement and offers genuine autonomy within a clear framework. It is a role where experience, judgment and presence truly matter.

Your impact

• You will define and execute the local HR strategy in close alignment with corporate and EMEA priorities.
• You will lead labor relations and social dialogue, maintaining constructive and professional relationships with trade unions and employee representatives.
• You will manage workforce planning, restructurings and succession planning in a complex industrial setting.
• You will further develop leadership capability at all levels and help move the HR organization towards a strong business partnership model.
• Through accurate reporting and data-driven insights, you will support sound decision-making and organizational performance.

Who will thrive in this role

• This role is designed for a seasoned HR leader with experience in manufacturing or industrial environments, who feels comfortable operating in complex, sometimes demanding contexts.
• You have strong expertise in Belgian social legislation and labor relations, and you are able to combine firmness with credibility and respect.
• You enjoy being close to the business, understand shopfloor realities and are not afraid to take responsibility.
• You think strategically, act pragmatically and are analytically strong.
• Fluency in Dutch and English is required;

Why join Tenneco in Sint-Truiden

This is a rare opportunity to take on a senior HR leadership role with real scope and influence in a large industrial organization. You will work with experienced teams, have a seat at the decision-making table and be trusted to shape HR in a way that truly supports the business. The role offers challenge, responsibility and professional satisfaction for HR leaders who value substance over form. Tenneco offers a competitive compensation package and an environment where strong HR leadership is recognized and needed.

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