Talent & Culture Business Partner Corporate

Job description

Company Description

Join the Accor Group, an ecosystem of over 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations.​

With us, your personality is valued, your opportunities for growth know no boundaries. Every action you take can have a positive and memorable impact on the experience of our customers, your colleagues, and also, on the planet, contributing to pioneering the art of responsible hospitality.​

Become a Heartist®, and let your heart guide you into a world where life pulses with passion.

#WeAreHeartists

To discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/ .

 

Job Description

As part of our Talent & Culture (T&C) team, based in Belgium or in the Netherlands, you will act as a strategic business partner to our ExCom and SMDL Codir members, covering both local HR responsibilities and corporate T&C initiatives across the ENA region. With a strong focus on engagement, talent development, and organizational performance, you will play a key role in shaping and implementing our HR strategies.

What will you do?

T&C Business Partner – Corporate ENA

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Act as a one-stop-shop for ExCom and SMDL Codir members on all T&C-related topics

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Envision and execute HR strategies supporting talent growth, performance, engagement, succession planning, and future business goals

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Provide open and constructive feedback to ExCom and SMDL Codir

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Act as the link between project owners (TM specialists, Shared Services, Academy) and business leaders

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Communicate strategic T&C topics effectively to ExCom and SMDL Codir

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Collaborate closely with local T&C teams on functional requirements

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Support and follow up on People Committee activities and decisions

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Support ExCom and SMDL Codir in the execution of EES (Employee Engagement Survey) action plans

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Participate in strategy calls and leadership meetings

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Embed the Heartist® culture in all initiatives and relationships

Local HQ T&C Lead

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Serve as the local expert on labour law and compliance (e.g., mandatory trainings, onboarding/offboarding)

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Manage local talent-related cases and ensure best practices in handling sensitive matters

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Coordinate with Payroll and take active responsibility for payroll-related processes

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Oversee the T&C department’s activity from a local perspective, including engagement initiatives

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Inform the ENA T&C Business Partner about local activities and operational challenges

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Lead the local T&C team where applicable, including performance management and development

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Build and manage relationships with internal stakeholders (People Managers, CoEs, T&C teams) and external providers

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Navigate cultural differences and manage a diverse range of stakeholders within the HUB

Qualifications

Our ideal profile would be:

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Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

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Experise in Belgium Payroll is mandatory

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Experience managing a full scope of local T&C responsibilities

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Previous experience as an HR Business Partner is a strong asset

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Background in consultancy or sales is advantageous

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Prior experience in the hospitality industry is highly valued

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Fluency in English and local language(s)

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Strong project implementation skills in VUCA environments

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Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills

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Digital mindset and social media affinity

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High sense of discretion, initiative, and responsibility

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In-depth knowledge of local labour law and compliance

Additional Information

What’s in there for you?

·  Unique opportunity to develop your career with worldwide Augmented Hospitality leaders
·  Package of benefits and perks of working for Accor, including discounts for hotels worldwide, annual bonus based on your own performances, and much more!
·  Work in a multi-national team
·  Hybrid way of working (3 days in the office + 2 days at home)
·  Talent development opportunities
·  Corporate Social Responsibility activities