HR BUSINESS PARTNER

Veralto; Sint-Denijs-Westrem; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Esko, a Veralto company, seeks an HR Business Partner for Europe based in Ghent, with on-site presence required two days per week. The role partners with leaders to translate business strategy into people plans, strengthens organizational effectiveness, and leads regional HR initiatives across multiple European countries.

You will drive talent management, change management, and succession planning while collaborating with global HR teams to deliver aligned, inclusive HR solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5–7 years in an HR Business Partner role in a multinational environment.
• Experience managing employee relations across multiple European countries.
• Fluency in English with proficiency in Dutch or French.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders across R&D, Finance, IT, and other functions to develop people strategies.
• Lead change management, coaching, and effective employee communications.
• Oversee talent management, succession planning, and organizational design.
• Act as HR liaison to the French Works Council and manage statutory obligations.
• Coordinate with Veralto Labor and Employee Relations for compliant outcomes.
• Collaborate with global HR and Centers of Excellence to deliver integrated HR solutions.
• Align European HR practices with global policies and the Global Career Framework.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion across talent processes and leadership.
• Utilize Veralto Enterprise System tools to enhance HR processes and efficiency.
• Analyze HR data to identify trends and inform leadership decisions.

Skills

HR Business Partner

Multinational HR experience

Employee relations

Talent management

Change management

Leadership coaching

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

Imagine yourself…

• Doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impact on the world around you.
• Growing your expertise and expanding your skillset with every project.
• Collaborating with a vibrant, inclusive, global team.
• Owning your ambition and fueling your career growth.

It’s all possible with a role at Esko (https://www.esko.com/en/company/about-esko) . Esko, a Veralto (https://www.veralto.com/) company, is a global provider of integrated software and hardware solutions that accelerate the go-to-market process of packaged goods. Our integrated platform and comprehensive tools empower retailers, pre-media and trade shops, manufacturers, and converters to manage best-in-class packaging design and print processes.

Innovation is built into the DNA of our business: every day, we challenge ourselves to be better by seeking out new ways to elevate our products, our processes, and our people. We also know that innovation and ingenuity start with prioritizing a diverse workforce and a deeply inclusive workplace. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions!

Reporting to the HR Leader & Global Business Partner, the HR Business Partner, Europe will partner with business leaders and HR colleagues to translate business strategies into actionable people plans, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and support a high-performing, future-ready workforce. The role will also lead regional HR initiatives, manage complex employee relations matters across multiple European countries, and represent Esko in France's statutory employee consultation processes. This position is based at our Ghent offices, with an on-site presence required two days per week.

In this role, a typical day will look like:

• Partnering with business leaders across R&D, VES, Finance, and IT to develop and implement people strategies that improve performance, engagement, and organizational health.
• Supporting organizational change through leadership coaching, change management frameworks, and effective employee communications.
• Leading talent management initiatives, including succession planning, performance calibration, and organizational design, to build a strong pipeline of talent and support long-term business needs.
• Acting as Esko's primary HR liaison to the French Works Council (Comité Social et Économique), managing statutory obligations, consultation processes, and relationships with employee representatives.
• Managing complex employee relations matters across multiple European countries in close collaboration with Veralto Labor and Employee Relations (LER), ensuring consistent, legally sound, and culturally sensitive outcomes.
• Collaborating with global HR teams and Centers of Excellence in Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, and Learning & Development to deliver integrated HR solutions aligned with business priorities.
• Partnering with Esko HR leadership to align European HR practices with global policies, standards, and the Global Career Framework.
• Championing diversity, equity, and inclusion by embedding inclusive practices into talent processes, leadership behaviors, and team culture.
• Applying Veralto Enterprise System (VES) tools and continuous improvement practices to enhance HR processes, operational efficiency, and service delivery.
• Analyzing HR data and people metrics to identify trends, anticipate workforce risks, and recommend evidence-based actions to business and HR leadership.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• 5-7 years of significant experience in an HR Business Partner or comparable HR role, supporting business leaders and delivering strategic HR initiatives in a multinational environment.
• Experience managing employee relations matters across multiple European countries, including knowledge of applicable employment legislation and local HR practices.
• Experience in talent management, organizational design, change management, and performance management within a complex organizational environment.
• Fluency in English is essential for this role, along with proficiency in either Dutch or French.

Esko is proud to be part of the Product Quality & Innovation segment of Veralto (NYSE: VLTO), a $5B global leader dedicated to ensuring access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. When you join Veralto’s vibrant global network of 17,000 associates, you join a unique culture and work environment where purpose meets possibility: where the work you do has an everyday impact on the resources and essentials we all rely on, and where you’ll have valuable opportunities to deepen your skillset, pursue your ambitions, and grow your career. Together, we’re Safeguarding the World’s Most Vital Resources™—and building rewarding careers along the way.

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