Strategic HR Business Partner
Strategic HR Business Partner
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Job Description
Job Description
Whats in it for you
- Join a globally renowned company active in biotechnology shaping the future through cutting-edge technologies and innovative applications.
- Although the company is headquartered internationally the Ghent site plays a pivotal role in driving its ambitious growth particularly in R&D.
- At the Ghent site you will work closely with a diverse and passionate team of experts while engaging intensively with global leadership. As part of a matrix organisation collaboration innovation and cultural awareness are key success factors.
- If you are ready to make an impact within a world-class organisation that gives HR a clear strategic mandate this is your moment to take on a role where your expertise will drive meaningful change.
What your future may hold
As Strategic HR Business Partner you will act as a trusted advisor and coach to both local and global leadership teams. You will focus on driving high-impact HR initiatives and encouraging leadership to think and act strategically on critical people topics.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a bridge between local teams and the global organisation building strong relationships with a broad network of senior business and HR stakeholders.
- Act as a guardian of the performance management process guiding leaders to implement it effectively and confidently.
- Lead workforce planning by assessing departmental needs annually ensuring alignment between both budgetary and talent strategies at global & local level.
- Actively contribute to global HR projects such as succession planning and leadership development programmes.
- Facilitate productive and focused meetings with local and global leadership ensuring clear outcomes and follow-up.
- Provide critical analysis of HR-related questions challenging requests identifying underlying needs and offering strategic future-proof solutions.
- Encourage leadership accountability while maintaining a strategic advisory position.
- Foster cultural awareness and act as a skilled mediator in a highly diverse multicultural environment.
Your skillset
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- Masters degree with a minimum of 10 years of HR experience within a global matrix-driven organisation.
- Fluency in Dutch and English.
- Proven ability to prioritise and operate effectively at both strategic and operational levels.
- Able to make decisive insight-led choices.
- Demonstrates professional maturity through diplomacy forward-thinking and a strong focus on practical solutions.
- Excellent conceptual thinking skills and the confidence to challenge leadership constructively.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and influence across cultures.
Personality & Mindset:
- Positive and resilient with a pragmatic no-nonsense approach.
- Naturally curious with a deep interest in people and organisational dynamics.
- Able to manage high workloads while maintaining focus on priorities.
- Be comfortable with and bring clarity and direction in complex fast-changing environments.
Interested
Apply immediately via the website or contact Cindy Maes for more information.
Contact Cindy by mail: or call.
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About YouConnect
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We guide legal HR and compliance professionals in their quest for a job where they can shine their brightest. We are the powerful connection that brings the right people together. We put the right talent in touch co-create careers that foster personal growth and have a positive impact on the companys future.
Employment Type
Full-Time
