Human Resources Generalist

About the Company

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced HR Generalist to join our team in Brussels. The Senior HR Advisor will play a crucial role in supporting our workforce across multiple countries, ensuring alignment with our core values, and contributing to the overall success of the company. Reporting to the HRBP Mainland Europe, the Senior HR Specialist will oversee HR functions with a primary focus on employee relations, policy management, performance coaching, benefits administration, people analytics, process optimization, open communication and inclusion.

Responsibilities

Employee Relations:

• Case Management: Lead on ER casework across multiple countries, including handling grievances, disciplinary actions, and investigations, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies.
• Conflict Resolution: Act as a mediator to resolve conflicts between employees and managers, facilitating constructive dialogue and solutions.
• Support: Provide expert advice and support to employees and managers on various ER challenges, fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Conduct Exit Interviews: Conduct exit interviews with departing employees to gather feedback on their experience and identify areas for improvement.

Policy Implementation, Management & Compliance:

• Policy Development: Develop, update, and implement HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, national, and EU regulations.
• Communication: Clearly communicate policy changes to employees and managers, ensuring understanding and adherence.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date policy documentation and ensure it is accessible to all employees.
• HR Handbook: Update the HR Handbook with new policies or changes in legislation.

Qualifications

Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar HR role, preferably within a global organisation.

Knowledge: Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations in the Netherlands (and Belgium is a plus).

Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organisation.

Conflict Resolution: Proven experience in conflict resolution, talent development, and performance management.

Analytics: Experience with people analytics and data-driven decision-making (Excel, PowerBI, SPSS)

Certification: HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP) is a plus. Behaviours

Inclusion: Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Independence: Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Resilience: Resilience and the ability to work autonomously, as the role does not have direct colleagues based in the same office.

Self-disciplined: Self-disciplined and takes ownership of set assignments for desired results.

Collaborates: A strong team player and collaborates effectively with the team and wider business.