Founding HR Business Partner — Multi-Site Growth

Carwash De Singel; Oost-Vlaanderen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Carwash De Singel is seeking a hands-on HR Business Partner to build and run the entire HR function across our Belgian network. You will own recruitment, onboarding, payroll, performance and policy harmonisation during a fast-growth phase.

You will partner with site managers and the CEO to implement scalable HR processes, develop career paths, and ensure employment law compliance across multiple sites. This role combines strategic development with daily operational execution.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in an HR role with broad responsibility (recruitment, performance management, payroll)
• Experience with payroll and social legislation
• Experience in a multi-site, retail, franchise or labour-intensive organisation is a strong plus
• Experience with post-acquisition HR integration is an advantage, but not a hard requirement
• Familiar with HR and payroll systems
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in HR, law or equivalent through experience
• Professional French knowledge

Responsibilities

• Set up a scalable recruitment process for site staff and office roles
• Design and professionalise onboarding programmes, including for acquisitions
• Set up a uniform performance review process across all sites
• Develop job profiles and career paths within the organisation
• Support local managers with coaching, feedback and performance management
• Shape training and development initiatives
• Set up and manage payroll across all entities
• Harmonise compensation policies, benefits and employment conditions across sites
• Build a repeatable post-acquisition HR integration playbook
• Guide employees through acquisition changes
• Implement a central HR and payroll system usable across the network
• Set up personnel files, policies and work regulations
• Act as point of contact for employment law and social inspectors

Skills

HR management

Recruitment

Payroll knowledge

Cross-site coordination

Employee relations

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll software

Job description

Carwash De Singel is seeking a hands-on HR Business Partner to build and run the entire HR function across our Belgian network. You will own recruitment, onboarding, payroll, performance and policy harmonisation during a fast-growth phase.

You will partner with site managers and the CEO to implement scalable HR processes, develop career paths, and ensure employment law compliance across multiple sites. This role combines strategic development with daily operational execution.