Group HR Projects and governance Manager

Cartamundi; Antwerpen; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cartamundi, a global leader in play solutions, seeks a Group HR Projects and Governance Manager to turn the HR strategy into action. You will report to the CHRO and connect people, projects and priorities across global HR teams and local markets.

Responsibilities include HR project leadership, executive support, governance and calendar planning, and stakeholder engagement in an international matrix environment. Fluency in English is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Law or Business Administration.
• 7 years of experience in people and organisation consultancy or HR business partnering.
• Experience navigating a complex matrix organisation.
• Fluent in English. Other languages are a plus.
• HRIS experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• HR Project Management: Manage strategic HR projects, ensuring actions are followed through to completion.
• Coordinate the HR project portfolio from initiation to delivery.
• CHRO Partnership & Executive Support: Support the CHRO with presentations, leadership updates, meeting preparation and stakeholder communication.
• Act as the central connector between the CHRO, HR Centers of Expertise, HR teams and local markets.
• HR Planning & Governance: Coordinate the annual HR strategy and budget planning process.
• Oversee the strategic global HR calendar, ensuring alignment across key HR activities.
• Support governance, policies and global HR standards.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business and keep priorities moving forward.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Executive communication

Analytical storytelling

Organizational skills

Digital HR tools

Education

Finance / Law / Business degree

HRIS familiarity

Tools

HRIS

MS Excel

Job description

About Cartamundi

Cartamundi is the worldwide leader in "play" solutions, such as playing cards, card & board games, and collectibles & trading card games. Its team of nearly 3,000 people is united in providing every person the possibility to "Live Different, Play Different." To achieve this, the family-owned company, headquartered in Belgium, operates a global network of design and sales offices and manufacturing facilities, stretching from the US, over Latin America and Europe, to Japan. The company houses a global brand portfolio that includes a suite of heritage brands such as Bicycle®, Bee®, Copag®, Shuffle® and many locally loved brands. At the same time, Cartamundi is a trusted manufacturing and distribution solutions partner for leading toy and entertainment companies. Given the Cartamundi printing presses have been running since 1765, the company draws on a rich tradition, whilst at the same time stimulating innovation in digital and hybrid experiences to stay relevant today and tomorrow. Cartamundi pursues a strategy of sustainable and profitable growth whilst preserving our planet and the company in excellent condition for generations to come.

Learn more about what we do at https://www.cartamundi.com and follow us on LinkedIn via www.linkedin.com/company/cartamundi

Group HR Projects and governance Manager

As the Group HR Projects and Governance Manager, you will play a key role in turning our global HR strategy into action. Working as right hand to our CHRO, you will connect people, projects and priorities across our global HR teams and local markets, supporting both strategic initiatives and day-to-day execution. This is a unique opportunity to gain broad exposure across all areas of HR, work closely with senior leadership and accelerate your development in an international organisation.

Your Responsibilities:

HR Project Management

• Manage strategic HR projects, ensuring actions are followed through to completion.
• Coordinate the HR project portfolio from initiation to delivery.

CHRO Partnership & Executive Support

• Support the CHRO with presentations, leadership updates, meeting preparation and stakeholder communication.
• Act as the central connector between the CHRO, HR Centers of Expertise, HR teams and local markets.

HR Planning & Governance

• Coordinate the annual HR strategy and budget planning process.
• Oversee the strategic global HR calendar, ensuring alignment across key HR activities.
• Support governance, policies and global HR standards.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business and keep priorities moving forward.

Your Profile:

Education & Experience

• Degree in Finance, Law or Business Administration.
• 7 years of experience in people and organisation consultancy or HR business partnering.
• Experience navigating a complex matrix organisation.
• Fluent in English. Other languages are a plus.
• HRIS experience is a plus.

Key Competencies

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work closely with senior leaders in an international environment.
• A proactive, hands-on self-starter, with excellent organizational, project management and execution skills.
• Able to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines at once in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and storytelling skills, with the ability to turn insights into actions and create compelling executive-level presentations.
• Digitally savvy, with an affinity for technology and HR systems.
• Curious, energetic and eager to learn, grow and make an impact.