HR Generalist

Nexans; Buizingen; Remote; EUR 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

End-of-year bonus

Meal vouchers

Eco vouchers

Gift vouchers

Bike leasing

Hospitalization insurance

Outpatient medical expense insurance

Job summary

Nexans is seeking an HR Generalist in Belgium to partner with the HR Manager and support employees through the full lifecycle. You will manage personnel administration, onboarding/offboarding, payroll data with SD Worx, time systems with Protime, and recruitment for blue- and white-collar staff.

You will also drive training, HR policy guidance, and internal communications, contributing to a constructive social climate and ongoing improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of experience in a generalist HR role.
• Solid understanding of Belgian labour and social legislation.
• Ability to work independently and handle confidential information.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage full employee administration from A to Z, including contracts, amendments, onboarding and offboarding.
• Ensure accurate tracking of absences, leave requests and other HR processes.
• Guarantee up-to-date and accurate HR data records.
• Coordinate payroll data with external provider SD Worx and meet deadlines.
• Oversee time and attendance system (Protime) and support managers in its use.
• Coordinate recruitment for blue-collar and onboarding/offboarding for all staff.
• Serve as first point of contact for day-to-day HR matters for employees and managers.
• Provide guidance on social legislation, internal policies and HR procedures.
• Build relationships to maintain a constructive social climate and support wellbeing initiatives.
• Prepare and participate in Works Council and CPPT meetings; assist in training and talent development programs.
• Maintain occupational health files and monitor long-term absences with external partners.

Skills

Analytical skills

Independent work

Multilingual Dutch/French/English

People management

HR reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management

Tools

Protime

SD Worx

Job description

To strengthen our HR team, we are looking for an HR Generalist who, in close collaboration with the HR Manager, can support employees and managers throughout the entire employee lifecycle and across all HR processes. As a true hands-on HR partner, you will play a key role in personnel administration, recruitment and employee development, the application of Belgian social legislation, training management, and internal communication initiatives.

Your Responsibilities

• You manage the full employee administration process from A to Z, including the preparation and renewal of employment contracts, contract amendments, filing and maintenance of personnel records, and the management of employee onboarding and offboarding.
• You ensure accurate follow-up of absences, leave requests, and other personnel-related administrative processes.
• You guarantee the accuracy and continuous updating of HR data.
• You work closely with the external payroll provider (SD Worx) and are responsible for preparing payroll data in accordance with established deadlines.
• You manage and monitor the time and attendance system (Protime) and support managers in its correct application.
• You coordinate the recruitment process for blue-collar employees, as well as the onboarding and offboarding processes for both blue-collar and white-collar employees.
• You act as the first point of contact for employees and managers regarding day-to-day HR matters.
• You provide guidance on social legislation, internal policies, and HR procedures.
• You build strong relationships with employees and management and contribute to maintaining a constructive social climate.
• You prepare and participate in meetings of the Works Council and the Committee for Prevention and Protection at Work (CPPT).
• You coordinate the organization and follow-up of training programs and talent development initiatives.
• You manage occupational health files and monitor long-term absences in cooperation with external partners.
• You support initiatives aimed at promoting employee well-being, engagement, and retention.
• You maintain a visible presence on the shop floor and foster close relationships with operational teams.
• You stay up to date with developments in Belgian labour and social legislation and ensure their correct application within the organization.
• You participate in a variety of HR projects, including training plans, mobility plans, collective labour agreements (CLAs), HR reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• You actively contribute to internal communication through publications, event organization, and follow-up of communication actions.

Your Profile

• You hold a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or an equivalent qualification.
• You have 3 to 5 years of experience in a generalist HR role.
• You possess a solid understanding of Belgian labour and social legislation.
• You demonstrate strong analytical skills and proactively contribute to the implementation and continuous improvement of HR processes.
• You are able to work independently, are organized, and have a solution-oriented mindset.
• Experience with Protime and/or SD Worx is considered a strong asset.
• You are a native Dutch speaker with a good command of French and English.
• You are able to handle confidential information and sensitive situations with discretion, demonstrate resilience, and perform effectively under pressure.

What We Offer

• A competitive gross annual salary ranging from €58,000 to €62,000, depending on experience.
• An attractive package of fringe benefits, including an end-of-year bonus, CBA 90 bonus, meal vouchers, eco vouchers, gift vouchers, bicycle leasing, hospitalization insurance, and outpatient medical expense insurance.
• The necessary work tools, including a laptop, mobile phone, and company subscription.
• The opportunity to join a continuously evolving company and become part of a dynamic team, with excellent opportunities for professional development and training.

What drives us

At Nexans, purpose, excellence and people drive us. We electrify the future responsibly, with strong commitments to sustainability, innovation and inclusion. Empowering every employee to grow, contribute and create lasting impact worldwide. Join us in shaping a better tomorrow.