HR Director - Belgium

€125,000-135,000 + bonus/benefits
Posted 2 weeks ago
Job ID: 8825

Job Description

EMEA Recruitment is working with an international transportation organisation as they look to hire a HR Director for their Belgium business.

As the HR Director, you'll lead a HR of 5, provide HR leadership for two sites, Brussels and Liege, and manage the relationships with unions and works councils.

You'll play a critical role in driving organizational change, implementing HR standards and processes, and ensuring compliance with regional requirements.


The business is performing well and there are future growth opportunities on the horizon.

Responsibilities of HR Director:
  • Establish an annual HR Action Plan and associated HR budget in line with HR strategy
  • Direct and control recruitment and selection programmes
  • Implement effective market-driven compensation and benefit programmes
  • Lead succession and talent management within the business to identify capability strengths and gaps
  • Implement management development initiatives and career development activities
  • Direct and co-ordinate works council/union relations and direct employee communications
  • Influence the culture and support the commitment to continued improvement

Experience required
  • Proven track record in HR Leadership role in a blue-collar environment
  • Strong industrial relations knowledge
  • Experience with work councils and in CLA/ CBA negotiations essential
  • Strong knowledge of Belgium labour laws
  • Financially competent
  • Fluent in English, additional languages a plus


EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.