Strategic HR Manager Industrial Growth, Flexible Hours

HR Manager – Region of Ypres (Ref. 1561)

For a leading industrial player in Belgium we are looking for an experienced HR Manager for a permanent position. In this key role you will take operational leadership of the HR team and help shape the strategic HR direction of a rapidly growing organization.

Your responsibilities:

• Operationally manage, guide, and coach the HR team across both soft and hard HR.
• Set up and lead strategic projects (including talent management, cafeteria plan, pay transparency, absenteeism policy, employer branding, HR reporting, competency and retention management).
• Optimize and further professionalize HR processes , focusing on efficiency, quality and best practices.
• Act as a sparring partner for both employees and managers while building strong stakeholder management.
• Strengthen and optimize internal communication towards employees.

Your profile:

• Extensive experience as an HR Manager within a technical or industrial environment.
• Experience working with blue-collar populations is essential.
• In-depth knowledge of social legislation.
• Experience in coaching and change management is a strong asset.
• Fluent in Dutch with a good command of English and French.
• Strong communicator, hands-on, analytical and able to switch between strategic and operational levels.

Offer:

• An attractive salary package with fringe benefits including a company car with fuel card and bonus.
• Flexible working hours and a varied role.
• A key position with significant autonomy and room for initiative.
• The opportunity to make both operational and strategic impact within a fast-growing and ambitious organization.