HR Manager

SolarPower Europe; Brussel; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public transportation allowance

Work-from-home allowance

Dental, ambulatory and hospitalisation

Lunch vouchers

Job summary

SolarPower Europe is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead soft HR operations and strategy for about 60 staff in Brussels. The role focuses on the full employee lifecycle, policy development and compliance, and learning and development within a dynamic, diverse environment.

The ideal candidate will drive DEI initiatives, oversee performance management, and ensure alignment with organisational goals while collaborating with other departments.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of proven working experience in general HR management, ideally in a non-profit association.
• Experience designing and implementing HR strategies aligned with organisational goals.
• Knowledge of HR systems and databases.
• Excellent active listening, communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all soft HR operations and strategy for 60 staff members.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, the employee handbook and salary frameworks.
• Drive DEI initiatives and ensure Belgian labour law compliance.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management, learning & development, and employee relations.
• Collaborate with Finance & Admin on payroll and benefits.

Skills

HR strategy

Employee relations

Training programmes

HR metrics

HR systems

Leadership

Communication

Labor law

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in HR or Psychology

Job description

SolarPower Europe is an award-winning, member-led association representing more than 300 organisations across 35 countries in the European solar PV sector. We produce thought-leading energy market analysis and deliver creative and successful advocacy campaigns that support our members’ businesses.

Our vision is for solar together with storage to be Europe’s leading source of electricity, powering a better and more resilient energy future for every citizen and business, day and night.

About the role

We are seeking a seasoned and highly motivated HR professional to join SolarPower Europe's team as an HR Manager. We offer a dynamic working environment within a close-knit and multicultural team in Brussels. SolarPower Europe works to deliver excellence. This is only possibly working with the most talented, purpose-driven and enthusiastic team that helps us to achieve our mission and objectives.

This position is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR professional to lead and shape HR operations and strategy for a team of 60 staff members in an impactful, mission-driven organisation. The HR Manager will be responsible for all soft HR operations and strategy, covering the full employee lifecycle, employee relations, performance management, HR policy development and compliance, and learning and development.

Job responsibilities

Reporting to the COO, the HR Manager will lead all soft HR operations and strategy for the organisation’s 60 staff members. Key responsibilities include:

• Driving the development of the organisation’s HR strategy by bringing forward ideas and recommendations to the COO and Leadership Team, and coordinating its implementation
• Nurturing a positive and productive working environment by promoting a culture of collaboration, innovation, and employee well-being.
• Managing the full employee lifecycle, including workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, development, retention and offboarding.
• Supporting performance management across the organisation, including goal-setting, appraisal processes, feedback, development planning and support for managers.
• Developing and implementing the learning and development strategy, identifying training needs and delivering programmes that strengthen individual, team and leadership capabilities.
• Developing, implementing and regularly reviewing HR policies, procedures, the employee handbook and salary frameworks, ensuring legal compliance and alignment with HR best practice.
• Leading Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives to create an inclusive, equitable, and diverse workplace.
• Ensuring compliance with Belgian labour laws, keeping the organisation informed about legislative changes.
• Leading employee relations, advising staff and managers on HR matters, addressing questions, grievances and workplace issues, and fostering effective communication between leadership and staff.
• Closely cooperating with the Finance & Admin team on payroll processing, benefits administration, SD Worx, and other operational HR tasks.
• Other HR related tasks as required.

Profile

The ideal candidate has the following professional profile:

• 8+ years of proven working experience in general HR management, ideally in a non-profit association.
• A strategic mindset with experience designing and implementing HR strategies that align with organisational goals.
• People-oriented and results-driven.
• Experience with running training programmes.
• Demonstrable experience with human resources metrics.
• Knowledge of HR systems and databases.
• Ability to architect strategy along with leadership skills.
• Excellent active listening, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company.
• In-depth knowledge of labor law and HR best practices.
• Degree in Human Resources, Psychology or related field.

Our offer

• A permanent Belgian contract with a competitive remuneration package;
• Employee benefits paid by SolarPower Europe make this offer even more attractive: public transportation allowance, work-from-home allowance, dental, ambulatory and hospitalisation insurance, and lunch vouchers.

Solar for All- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are at the heart of our mission to ensure that solar is at the core of a smart, sustainable and inclusive energy system.The more diverse our team, the more unique perspectives and ideas we can share to move this mission forward.

We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures and experiences to help make this a reality.

Application deadline: 25 October 2026

Please note that candidates must already have the legal right to work in Belgium.

Please note that we recognise the role of generative AI tools within the workplace, we would like your cover letter to share and demonstrate your unique perspective and approach to the role.For this reason, we discourage overreliance on such tools in your application.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.