HR Generalist

Nexans; Halle; On-site; EUR 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

End-of-year bonus

CBA 90 bonus

Meal vouchers

Eco vouchers

Gift vouchers

Bike leasing

Hospitalisation insurance

Outpatient medical expense insurance

Job summary

Nexans Belgium Halle seeks an HR Generalist to support employees and managers across the HR lifecycle. You will work with the HR Manager on administration, recruitment and policy implementation.

You will manage contracts, onboarding/offboarding, payroll data with SD Worx, and time attendance with Protime, while ensuring compliance with Belgian labour law. This role offers growth and a competitive package.

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.
• Experience with Protime and/or SD Worx is an asset.
• Native Dutch speaker with good command of French and English.

Responsibilities

• Manage full employee administration from A to Z (contracts, amendments, onboarding, offboarding).
• Ensure accurate follow-up of absences, leave requests, and other HR processes.
• Maintain accuracy and up-to-date HR data.
• Coordinate payroll data with SD Worx and meet deadlines.
• Oversee time and attendance system (Protime) and support managers in its use.
• Coordinate recruitment and onboarding/offboarding for blue- and white-collar staff.
• First point of contact for employees and managers on HR matters.
• Guide on social legislation and internal policies.
• Build relationships to foster a constructive social climate.
• Prepare Works Council and CPPT meetings.
• Coordinate training programs and talent development initiatives.
• Manage occupational health files and monitor long-term absences.
• Support well-being, engagement and retention initiatives.
• Maintain shop floor presence with operations teams.
• Stay updated on Belgian labour and social legislation and ensure compliant application.
• Contribute to HR projects (training plans, mobility, CLAs, HR reporting, continuous improvement).
• Contribute to internal communications and events.

Skills

Analytical skills

Dutch (native)

French (working knowledge)

English (working knowledge)

Independent working

Organised

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management

Tools

Protime

SD Worx

Job description

HR GENERALIST

About the Role

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 full-time permanent employment contract.
• 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.