HR Lead

Goodman; Vilvoorde; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodman is seeking an HR Lead for our Belgium office in Vilvoorde. In this role, you will drive HR strategy and align HR priorities with business objectives, acting as a trusted HR Business Partner to various functions.

Key responsibilities include coordinating HR activities, advising business leaders on people and culture matters, and managing relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate holds a degree in HR or related fields and has significant HR partnering experience, fluent in both English and Dutch.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in HR business partnering and leadership roles.
• Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and influencing decisions.

Responsibilities

• Drive HR agenda and align priorities with business objectives.
• Coordinate HR activities across key disciplines.
• Advise leadership on people and culture topics.

Skills

HR business partnering

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Change management

Problem-solving

Fluent in Dutch

Fluent in English

Education

Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field

Job description

As HR Lead at Goodman Continental Europe, you will drive the HR agenda and align HR priorities with business objectives, while acting as a trusted HR Business Partner to selected business areas.

Responsibilities

• HR Strategy
  • Ensure the HR strategy is aligned with business objectives
  • Own and drive the resource planning exercise in partnership with business leaders
  • Ensure alignment with the company's cultural direction and values
  • Contribute to organisational effectiveness and long‑term people planning
  • Manage the relationship with Group HR and ensure alignment with Group priorities and reporting requirements
• HR Team coordination and prioritisation
  • Coordinate HR activities across key HR disciplines (Talent Acquisition, Compensation & Benefits, HR Partners & Services)
  • Ensure alignment, prioritisation, and effective execution of HR initiatives
  • Contribute to building a strong and business‑oriented HR team
  • Ensure appropriate governance, follow‑up, and communication of key HR priorities
• Leadership advisory and organisational effectiveness
  • Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders on people, culture, and organisational topics
  • Support organisational design and structural changes where required
  • Facilitate talent and succession discussions across the organisation
  • Bring attention to areas of concern within the organisation and develop recommendations to address them
  • Support change and transformation initiatives aligned with business priorities
• Business partnering
  • Serve as HR Business Partner for selected business functions and leadership teams
  • Build strong relationships with leaders through regular engagement and business proximity
  • Provide guidance and challenge on people‑related topics
  • Maintain a strong understanding of team dynamics, engagement, and organisational health
  • Support talent management, succession planning and performance management processes
  • Coach leaders on people management and leadership topics
  • Support and advise on complex employee relations matters
  • Act as a point of contact for employee concerns and ensure appropriate follow‑up

Qualifications

• You hold a degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• You bring significant experience in HR business partnering and HR leadership roles.
• You have a proven ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on operational execution.
• You have experience partnering with senior leaders and influencing decision‑making.
• You demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• You have experience supporting organisational change and transformation initiatives.
• You are comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic and evolving environment.
• You take a collaborative approach and bring strong problem‑solving capabilities.
• You are fluent in English (written and spoken), enabling you to work effectively in an international environment.
• You are fluent in Dutch, as our headquarters are located in Vilvoorde.
• You are willing to travel.