Senior HR Business Partner

As Senior HR Business Partner, you are the HR pillar of the Liège site. You report directly to the Station Manager and are an integral part of the local management team.

Your mission: ensure strong, autonomous and field-oriented HR governance by combining people leadership, employee relations and operational support.

HR Team Management & Coordination

• Manage and coordinate a team consisting of: 1 Payroll Officer, 1 HR Administrator, 1 Planner and 1 Key Trainer
• Collaborate with the in-house temporary staffing agency
• Ensure the autonomy and performance of each area (payroll, administration, planning and training)

HR Coaching & Governance

• Challenge and coach the management team
• Define and deploy a local HR policy aligned with the Group’s vision
• Establish HR governance frameworks and train managers on their application
• Act as the main point of contact for all HR-related matters for both managers and employees

Employee Relations

• Independently and proactively manage all employee relations matters: union consultation, negotiations, formal and informal contacts
• Represent management during formal meetings (CPBW and Works Council)
• Develop and structure company agreements and collective frameworks
• Build and maintain a credible balance with trade union organizations

Operations & Field Support

• Maintain a visible and active presence on the floor
• Mediate employee conflicts when required
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding and offboarding processes
• Ensure workforce planning and monitor labour costs
• Guarantee strict compliance with Belgian social legislation and maintain continuous regulatory monitoring

THE TEAM & CONTEXT

You will join a site of approximately 250 employees, supported by a structured and operational HR team. You report directly to the Station Manager, who will be your main point of contact together with the local management team.

The Liège site is currently transitioning towards greater autonomy, positioning the Senior HR Business Partner role as a high-value position with immediate and tangible impact.

During this transition period, you will benefit from the support of the Group HR team while building your autonomy.