HR Manager

Michael Page; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

25 days annual leave

Year-end bonus

Performance-based incentives

Employee discounts

Language development

Leadership development

Mobility benefits

Modern collaboration tools

Job summary

Michael Page is partnering with a dynamic international retailer in Belgium to recruit a senior leader for People & Culture. You will develop and implement a comprehensive strategy covering talent acquisition, development, succession, retention, and engagement.

In collaboration with recruitment teams, you will strengthen employer branding, advance learning and development, drive change management, and lead the People team to deliver measurable impact on performance and employee experience.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Talent Management, Learning & Development, Organizational Development, or a strategic HR leadership role.
• Proven experience leading and developing teams.
• Strong communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in at least two of the following languages: French, Dutch, and English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive People & Culture strategy spanning talent acquisition, talent development, succession planning, retention, and engagement.
• Partner with recruitment teams to anticipate workforce needs and strengthen employer branding.
• Promote a strong organizational culture and initiatives that enhance employee engagement and well-being.
• Drive learning strategies and support employees and managers in achieving their potential.
• Support organizational transformation projects and align business priorities with people initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and develop the People team to foster collaboration and high performance.
• Track HR metrics, analyze trends, and recommend data-driven actions to improve performance and experience.

Job description

• Attractive Sector
• A unique opportunity to drive talent, culture, and business impact.

About Our Client

Joining our organization means becoming part of an international and dynamic retail environment.

Job Description

People Strategy

Develop and implement a comprehensive People & Culture strategy covering talent acquisition, talent development, succession planning, retention, and engagement.

Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding

Partner with recruitment teams to anticipate workforce needs, strengthen employer branding initiatives, and ensure an outstanding candidate experience.

Culture & Employee Engagement

Promote a strong organizational culture and implement initiatives that enhance employee engagement, well-being, and overall workplace experience.

Learning & Development

Drive learning strategies, identify development opportunities, and support employees and managers in achieving their full potential.

Change Management & Communication

Support organizational transformation projects, facilitate effective communication, and ensure alignment between business priorities and people initiatives.

People Leadership

Lead, coach, and develop the People team, fostering collaboration, accountability, empowerment, and high performance.

People Analytics & Performance

Track HR metrics and KPIs, analyze trends, and recommend data-driven actions that improve business performance and employee experience.

The Successful Applicant

You bring:

• Significant experience in Talent Management, Learning & Development, Organizational Development, or a strategic HR leadership role.
• Proven experience leading and developing teams.
• Experience within the retail or consumer-facing sector is an advantage.
• Strong communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to build trust and influence across all levels of an organization.
• Excellent organizational and analytical abilities, with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Adaptability and agility in fast-changing environments.
• Strong resilience and sound decision-making capabilities.
• A highly professional and people-centered approach, with a strong commitment to confidentiality.
• Fluency in at least two of the following languages: French, Dutch, and English.

What's on Offer

• Attractive Compensation PackageA competitive salary package including holiday allowance, year-end bonus, and a performance-based incentive plan.
• Generous Time Off25 days of annual leave, including legal holidays and additional company leave days.
• Employee BenefitsAccess to a wide range of exclusive discounts and employee purchasing programmes.
• Learning & Language DevelopmentContinuous opportunities to strengthen your language skills and expand your professional expertise.
• Training & Career DevelopmentA comprehensive learning ecosystem including classroom training, e-learning, coaching, and leadership development programs.
• International Career OpportunitiesGrow within a global organization offering diverse career paths and mobility opportunities both locally and internationally.
• Sustainable MobilityFull reimbursement of public transportation costs.
• Connected WorkplaceStay informed and connected through modern collaboration and communication tools.