HR Business Partner

Job description

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About Us:
We are excited to invite an experienced and passionate HR Business Partner to join our vibrant, family-oriented team In this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact, supporting an engaged workforce of around 230 people, particularly in an operational environment where team collaboration and success are key. This position offers a perfect balance of strategic thinking and hands-on involvement, allowing you to bring your expertise to the table while working in a supportive, dynamic workplace.
Your Mission:
As a HR Business Partner, you will be the trusted advisor to managers and directors, guiding them in navigating HR complexities and helping our teams thrive. You will have a chance to shape a positive, productive work environment by managing key aspects such as absenteeism, performance management, and return-to-work processes. Your deep knowledge of Belgian social legislation will be a crucial asset as you address complex situations with empathy and professionalism.
You will be empowered to take ownership of the HR strategy for a diverse, operational workforce, working with frontliners on a daily basis. Your role will be essential in helping our teams stay motivated, healthy, and productive while fostering a positive company culture.
What You'll Do:

• Be the go-to HR expert for operational teams, providing guidance and support to both frontliners and managers.
• Partner with managers to handle sensitive situations with care, such as warnings, absenteeism, performance management, and return-to-work processes.
• Create and implement action plans to improve performance and engagement across teams.
• Foster strong, open relationships with unions, managing negotiations with respect and transparency.
• Lead and manage challenging conversations with empathy, offering constructive feedback, handling terminations.
• Develop presentations to raise awareness and inform stakeholders about HR initiatives and legal matters.
• Bring your passion for HR to the table every day, helping to build a supportive and inclusive workplace for all.

Desired profile

Qualifications :

What We’re Looking For:

·  A solid understanding of Belgian social legislation, with practical experience in managing operational teams working in shifts.
·  Experience supporting frontliner employees and handling the unique challenges of a shift-based workforce.
·  Excellent communication and negotiation skills, especially in working with unions.
·  Fluency in French, Dutch, and English, both written and spoken.
·  Strong performance management expertise and the ability to drive change through action plans.
·  Empathy, active listening, and the ability to manage difficult conversations with confidence and care.
·  Analytical mindset, problem-solving skills, and the ability to bring innovative solutions to the table.
·  A positive, proactive attitude with the ability to stay organized and manage competing priorities with ease.