Hrbp Emea

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We are looking for a dynamic HRBP EMEA to guide human resources strategy and operations across our European Mobile Solutions business (OE & Aftermarket). Reporting to the HR Director for Europe this role drives alignment between HR and business goals fosters a high-performance culture and ensures consistent HR service delivery across multiple countries and sites. This role is primarily located in Leuven Belgium. However for internal applicants we are open to considering their existing work location

What is in it for you

• The opportunity to shape and improve HR strategy processes and operations across multiple sites in EMEA for our largest business unit (Mobile Solutions)
• A collaborative supportive HR team with a track record of delivering impactful projects
• Long-term contract with a competitive salary bonus company car health insurance pension plan meal vouchers hybrid work culture and growth opportunities in a fast-evolving organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide and support a regional team of HR Managers in union and non-union environments.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies labor law compliance and ethical practices.
• Oversee core HR operations: employee relations onboarding performance management compensation & benefits.
• Partner with business managers to drive organizational effectiveness and workforce planning.
• Manage union relations including negotiations grievances and collective bargaining.
• Monitor and improve HR metrics: retention engagement absenteeism etc.
• Facilitate internal audits and compliance reviews; liaise with legal counsel as needed.
• Identify talent needs and support succession planning and development programs.
• Support change initiatives organizational design and training delivery.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence (Total Rewards Talent L&D) to adapt programs for regional execution.

Travel: 10% travel included (PL DE CZ IT UK)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Human Resources or related field or equivalent by experience.
• 10 years of progressive HR experience including 3 years in manufacturing management.
• Proven track record managing a team
• Strong background in labor relations and union negotiations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; fluent in English.
• Experience with change management process improvement and complex employee relations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Solid experience having worked as HR in a manufacturing environment
• Proven success managing dispersed HR teams across multiple countries.

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