Head of Human Resources

Hoboken - Belgium

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Role Overview

As Head of HR you are responsible for managing and developing the full HR function with a strong emphasis on Hard HR (legal compliance payroll compensation & benefits HR budgeting HR data and workforce planning). You ensure that HR processes support operational excellence and compliance standards within the aerospace industry. While the focus lies on quantitative and legal aspects of HR you also oversee key Soft HR activities such as employee communication performance follow-up culture and engagement.

You manage one HR Officer (payroll admin fleet) and collaborate closely with the external Recruiter and the Learning & Development Responsible.

Key Responsibilities

1. Hard HR & Compliance

Ensure full compliance with Belgian labor law joint committee regulations (PC 209) and aerospace sector standards.

Manage employment contracts work regulations employee files industrial relations and contact with the HR partners (payroll provider insurance broker Agoria M-Tech Social Fonds legal counsel etc.).

Handle disciplinary procedures dismissals sick leave cases and legal documentation.

Monitor working time regulations overtime and safety rules & psycho-social risks in collaboration with the Prevention Advisor.

2. Payroll Compensation & Benefits

Oversee the monthly payroll processing.

Manage compensation policies job classification salary benchmarking indexation bonuses fleet and benefits (group insurance meal vouchers eco-cheques etc.).

Control HR budgets personnel cost forecasting and reporting to Finance.

3. Workforce Planning & HR Controlling

Develop staffing plans aligned with company strategic plan and certification requirements in aerospace.

Monitor HR KPIs: absenteeism turnover headcount cost per FTE training hours etc.

Prepare HR reports and dashboards for management and audits (e.g. EN9100 ISO).

4. HR Data & Systems

Implement & manage HR Information System (HRIS) system and ensure data accuracy and GDPR compliance.

Use HR analytics for decision-making on staffing absenteeism overtime and productivity.

5. Soft HR Responsibilities

Support managers in performance reviews talent identification and career planning.

Work with the L&D Responsible to define annual training plans (safety certifications aviation standards technical training soft skills).

Foster employee engagement through communication onboarding well-being initiatives.

Promote a safety and quality culture aligned with aerospace regulations.

6. Team Leadership & Collaboration

Supervise and coach 1 HR Officer.

Coordinate with external Recruiter for recruitment.

Collaborate with L&D Responsible Prevention Advisor Finance and Operations.

Profile Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have:

Master in HR Business Administration Social Law or equivalent experience.

Minimum 10 years of HR Manager experience in Belgium preferably in a technical environment.

Strong expertise in Belgian labor law payroll social legislation compensation & benefits.

Analytical mindset with experience in HR reporting and budgeting.

Fluent in Dutch and English (aerospace environment) and good knowledge of French.

Nice-to-Have:

Experience in aerospace or another highly regulated industry.

Knowledge of ISO/EN9100 safety regulations

Experience with the R&D withholding tax mechanism (BELSPO)

Experience with unions.

Personal Competencies

Structured analytic detail-oriented and reliable.

Strong sense of confidentiality and ethics.

Excellent communicator and stakeholder manager.

Pragmatic hands-on and able to balance strategic and operational HR.

Our Offer

A full-time or part-time (80%) position with a contract of indefinite duration.

A competitive salary package including a company car group insurance meal vouchers a yearly bonus

Flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home 23 days per week.

Required Experience:

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Role OverviewAs Head of HR you are responsible for managing and developing the full HR function with a strong emphasis on Hard HR (legal compliance payroll compensation & benefits HR budgeting HR data and workforce planning). You ensure that HR processes support operational excellence and compliance...