HR Legal Counsel - Flemish Brabant

Michael Page; Buitenland; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strategische rol in arbeidsrecht

Directe betrokkenheid bij sociale dial

Zicht op senior stakeholders

Dynamische omgeving

Job summary

Michael Page zoekt een HR Legal Counsel om het HR-team te versterken. Je levert deskundig advies op het gebied van arbeidsrecht, ondersteunt employee relations en draagt bij aan de ontwikkeling en implementatie van conforme HR-beleid en processen binnen een dynamische organisatie.

Als HR Legal Counsel ben je het aanspreekpunt voor arbeidsrecht en sociale dialoog, leid je gesprekken met vakbonden en werknemersvertegenwoordigers en help je bij onderhandelingen, rapportage en naleving.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Law vereist.
• 2–6 jaar ervaring in Employment Law.
• Verplichte ervaring met vakbonden en werknemersvertegenwoordigers.
• Ervaring met sociale onderhandelingen is essentieel.
• Vloeiend Nederlands en Frans.
• Sterke stakeholder- en communicatieve vaardigheden.

Responsibilities

• Geven van deskundig advies over arbeidsrecht en sociale wetgeving.
• Leiden en ondersteunen van onderhandelingen met vakbonden en werknemersvertegenwoordigers.
• Beheer van werknemersrelaties en adviseren bij onderhandelingen.
• Voorbereiden en bijwonen van Sociaal Overleg- en Arbeidsveiligheidscommité vergaderingen.
• Ondersteunen HR bij sociale verkiezingen, beloning, loontransparantie, arbeidstijden, mobiliteit, GDPR en trainingen.
• Opstellen, beoordelen en actualiseren van arbeidscontracten en HR-documenten.
• Signaleren en vertalen van wetswijzigingen naar praktisch HR-beleid.
• Zorgen voor naleving van reglementen binnen de sector.

Skills

Arbeidsrecht-expertise

Stakeholder management

Social negotiations

HR advisering

Communicatievaardigheden

Pragmatische oplossingsgerichtheid

Education

Master in Rechtsgeleerdheid

Job description

Wat:

Frequentie: Dagelijks Wekelijks

An international and fast-growing organization is looking for an HR Legal Counsel to strengthen its HR team. In this role, you will provide legal expertise on employment law matters, support employee relations, and contribute to the development and implementation of compliant HR policies and processes within a dynamic business environment.

As HR Legal Counsel, you will be the reference person for all employment law and employee relations matters. Beyond providing legal support, you will actively manage social dialogue and play a key role in maintaining constructive relationships with unions and employee representative bodies.

Key responsibilities:

• Providing expert advice on employment law and social legislation.
• Leading and supporting discussions with trade unions and employee representatives.
• Managing employee relations issues and acting as a trusted partner during negotiations.
• Preparing, organizing, and attending Works Council and Health & Safety Committee meetings, including reporting and follow-up.
• Supporting HR on social elections, compensation matters, pay transparency, working time regulations, mobility programs, compliance, GDPR, and training initiatives.
• Drafting, reviewing, and updating employment contracts, amendments, and HR documentation.
• Monitoring legislative developments and translating legal changes into practical HR policies.
• Ensuring compliance with industry-specific regulations.

Profiel

• Master's Degree in Law.
• Between 2 to 6 years of experence in Employment Law.
• Mandatory experience with trade unions and employee representative bodies.
• Demonstrated experience participating in social negotiations is essential.
• Solid understanding of social legislation and collective labour relations.
• Fluent in Dutch and French.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Pragmatic, solution-oriented, and business-focused.
• Comfortable advising HR and senior management.
• Collaborative personality with strong interpersonal skills.

Aanbod

• Strategic role combining Employment Law and Industrial Relations.
• Direct involvement in social dialogue and negotiations with employee representatives.
• Opportunity to influence HR policies and organizational decision-making.
• Broad exposure to both legal and HR topics in a dynamic environment.
• Strong visibility and interaction with senior stakeholders.