Human Resources Manager

Role Overview

• Responsible for the full HR operations of the Raeren site (200 employees).
• Sparring partner for Plant Management and local managers.
• Active role in employee and labour relations and consultation with social partners.
• Combination of strategic HR topics and operational HR responsibilities.
• Close collaboration with a local HR Administrator.
• Part of the Benelux HR team of Hydro Extrusions.
• Opportunity to further professionalize HR processes and initiatives.
• High level of autonomy and visibility within the organization.
• Opportunity to further shape the role depending on experience and seniority.
• Advise and support managers and employees on a broad range of HR topics (e.g. absenteeism, performance management, employee relations).
• Maintain constructive employee and labour relations with unions and other social consultation bodies.
• Ensure compliance with labour law, relevant regulations, internal policies and Hydro procedures.
• Safeguard HR compliance in line with company values, local legislation and internal guidelines.
• Coordinate recruitment activities and collaborate with external partners such as temporary employment and recruitment agencies.
• Implement, coordinate and support HR processes and initiatives such as performance management, talent development, onboarding and employee engagement in line with Hydro guidelines.
• Follow up on workforce planning, workforce topics and HR reports.
• Support organizational changes and transformation initiatives within the plant.
• Act as a visible and approachable HR contact on the production site.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Psychology or equivalent.
• Experience in a broad HR role, preferably within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with employee and labour relations and consultation with unions/social partners is a must.
• Solid experience with Belgian labour law and general HR processes.
• Experience with payroll or personnel administration is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact with different levels within the organization.
• Good command of German and English is required.
• French is considered a strong plus.

Benefits

• Company car with private use option.
• Bonus scheme and additional fringe benefits.
• Group insurance and hospitalization insurance.
• Meal vouchers.
• Flexible working hours and sliding schedule.
• An autonomous and impactful HR role within an international organization.
• A broad position with both strategic and operational responsibilities.
• The opportunity to further develop yourself within Hydro.
• Collaboration within an international HR community with strong local anchoring.