For further support and realization of a number of projects Gates is looking for an HR Business Partner. Do you want to play a key role in the further growth of Gates Ghent?

Position

As an HRBP, you will be the go-to person for all HR-related matters at the distribution center in Ghent, supporting a diverse workforce of both white- and blue-collar employees. You will ensure that every stage of the employee life cycle - from onboarding to offboarding - runs smoothly, while collaborating closely with managers and colleagues in Belgium and across the globe.

• Your key responsibilities will include:
  • HR Administration & Payroll: Managing accurate employee records, payroll processing, and compliance with Belgian labor laws.
  • Talent Acquisition & Management: Recruiting, onboarding, and supporting talent while contributing to employee development programs and performance management.
  • Relationship Management: Acting as a liaison with unions and works councils and playing a key role in social relations.
  • Compensation & Benefits: Supporting the implementation and optimization of benefit programs such as meal vouchers, company cars, and insurance.
  • Employee Relations: Promoting a positive work environment and mediating employee queries or disputes.
• You play an important role for the employee population: on the one hand, you are their sounding board for various HR-related topics and on the other hand, you formulate initial responses on their questions.
• You ensure the compliance with labor law and local HR practices.
• You will report to the HR Director Central Europe.

Profile

• You have a minimum of 5 years of experience as an HR generalist with accumulated knowledge within various HR domains (such as: comp&ben, recruitment and selection, talent management, retention, well-being, social relations,...) in a manufacturing environment.
• You have a broad knowledge of HR processes and a good understanding of the Belgian social legislation.
• You can rely on solid analytical skills and demonstrate the ability to act up as a problem solver with a hands-on mentality and a practical mindset.
• Operational work does not scare you, you dare to take responsibility and initiative. At the same time, you are conceptually and process-wise strong to shape and implement projects.
• You employ strong interpersonal and communication skills. You show initiative, enthusiasm and due to your energy and expertise you get things done.
• You have a mature personality, know how to take on a sounding board role and act as a coach.

Offer 

• A challenging position within an exciting work environment.
• A job with a direct impact on the result, within a company that is fully focused on the future.
• You will be given the space to take initiative and participate in various challenging projects.
• The possibility to have a job with many challenges and responsibilities in a growing and financially healthy company.
• You can count on a competitive salary package with many extra-legal benefits (a pension plan, additional disability insurance, meal vouchers, etc.). There is a possibility to lease a car.

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