Senior Human Resources Business Partner

🚛 People & Culture Business Partner – Volvo Trucks Ghent

(Full-time, on-site – Production & Logistics environment)

Transport keeps our world moving. At Volvo Trucks Ghent – the largest truck plant worldwide within the Volvo Group, you can use your HR expertise to help shape the future of sustainable transport and infrastructure. Every day, nearly 3,000 colleagues build high-quality trucks here. Innovation, continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing aren’t buzzwords for us – they’re how we work, from day one. Quality, safety and care for the environment are our top priorities.

What we all share? Passion for what we do ...

We’re now looking for a People & Culture (HR) Business Partner to strengthen our team.

What you’ll do

You’ll join a versatile team of 9 driven People & Culture Business Partners, each responsible for a defined area within our factory (production or logistics, around 400 employees). Together, you work on multidisciplinary P&C projects that make our organization stronger.

In your area, you will:

• 🤝 Support line managers in implementing People & Culture processes and monitoring the right KPIs. You coach them on competence management, performance, labor relations, individual case management, diversity & inclusion, employee engagement, and more.
• 🎯 Ensure a warm onboarding for new colleagues so they feel welcome, informed and appreciated from day one.
• 🚀 Drive development and culture by helping managers understand their team’s needs and apply the Volvo values to foster growth for every team member.
• 🗣️ Build strong social relations by maintaining contact with social partners and actively participating in local union consultations, with the goal of maintaining a positive social climate.
• 🔄 Lead and support change as a go-to person and inspiring partner who brings your area along in new stories and transformations.
• 📊 Secure solid HR administration, ensuring correct registration in people & culture systems.

Who you are

You’re a real people-person who loves being close to the shop floor, building trust and long-term relationships. You’re curious, empathetic and hands-on.

You also bring:

• At least 3 years of experience in a similar HR/People & Culture role, ideally in a production or logistics environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A solid understanding of Belgian social legislation and how to apply it in practice.
• Excellent communication skills and a diplomatic, discreet way of working.
• A genuine team player mindset.
• High emotional intelligence: you care about people and their well-being.
• A naturally positive attitude.
• Fluency in Dutch and English.
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably in HR or a related field.

Why join Volvo Trucks Ghent?

• Be part of a strong People & Culture structure within a global, innovative company.
• Work in a team of experts where hard work, humor and teamwork go hand in hand.
• Grow your skills in an environment that truly invests in continuous improvement and people development.

Ready for your next step?

Do you want to make real impact on the shop floor and help shape the future of People & Culture at Volvo Group?

👉 Apply now and join a team where passion, teamwork and innovation drive everything we do.

Elien.vanquekelberghe@badenochandclark.be