HR Manager BeNe

Role Description  

The HR Manager is the first point of contact for local leaders on all HR matters concerning their designated territories. The HR Manager supports Country Manager with regard to employment law compliance, analysis and implementation of Global HR workstreams, recruitment, engagement, learning and development, and performance management. In a standalone role, the HR Manager navigates and supports other to navigate a global, matrixed group – setting the team up for success.  

Business Partnering 

• Collaborate closely with management members to integrate business strategies with people management practices 

• Lead and execute organisational design in partnership with business and HR stakeholders, including related compensation structures 

• Consult with business partners on people metrics to inform business strategy 

• Provide consultation to line managers on coaching and career development 

Employee Development 

• Provide and/or deliver training, support and advice on performance management and development plans and ensure performance reviews are conducted when required as per company policy and procedure 

• Support local leadership to identify training needs coordinate with the Learning and Development Team to find solutions  

Performance Management  

• Manage the evaluation process at all stages and ensure that team members and line managers integrate supporting the team in applying consistent practice 

• Provide training to line managers as they complete evaluations, help line managers find effective coaching methods that work for specific issues including identifying areas of poor performance  

• Supporting line managers to establish plans for improving performance (PIP), and involvement during review meetings when necessary 

• Provide support to line managers including responding to various inquiries raised by different employees, clarifying the goal setting procedures, appraisal process, methodology etc.  

Employee Relations  

• Full ownership of engagement with Works Councils, acting as the first point of contact, maintain positive relationship 

• Fully understand rights and obligations when working with Works Council on people matters and projects 

• Support management on resolution to employee issues and consult proactively 

Other 

• Full ownership of recruitment, onboarding and offboarding 

• Conduct regular HR audits in the designated territories to ensure compliance to organisational policies, procedures and systems as well as ensuring accuracy of necessary documentation such as payroll and right to work 

• Recommend updates on benefits that ensure organisational competitiveness in local talent markets, deliver flexibility and creativity to employees, and are cost-effective for the organization  

• Maintain and use HRIS system to report on trends/metrics 

• Travel as required 

Requirements 

• Proven experience in HR partnering 

• Fluent understanding of Dutch employment law, appreciation of Belgian employment 

• Strong abilities to manage end to end people processes, e.g recruitment 

• Able to use people metric to support business strategy input 

• Experience working in matrixed environments 

• Exposure to full HR spectrum  

Key Behaviours 

• Inclusive communication 

• Agile delivery 

• Continuous improvement 

• Collaborating across boundaries 

• Understanding client needs 

Our Values: Respect People, Embrace Change and Be Extraordinary.