HR Manager Belgium (f/m/d)

Klüber Lubrication; Henegouwen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Klüber Lubrication, part of the Freudenberg Group, is seeking an HR Manager Belgium to serve as the local HR lead for blue- and white-collar colleagues. You will guide recruitment, onboarding, development and offboarding in compliance with Belgian labour law and collective agreements.

You will coach managers, build relations with unions, coordinate talent reviews, and partner with payroll to streamline processes across Belgium. Fluency in French and English is required; Dutch is a plus.

Qualifications

• Broad HR generalist experience, ideally in production or industrial env.
• Strong knowledge of Belgian labour law and unions/works councils.
• Experience advising managers and handling employee relations independently.
• Good knowledge of local personnel administration and payroll processes.
• Autonomous, hands-on with ability to prioritise many topics.
• Clear, approachable communication and trust-building.
• Fluent French and English; Dutch a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools including Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Word, Outlook and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Be the local point of contact for employees, providing HR guidance and support.
• Advise and coach managers on employee relations and Belgian labour law compliance.
• Build relationships with unions and employee representatives.
• Coordinate annual talent management cycle including performance reviews and incentives.
• Work with payroll and administration to coordinate HR activities.
• Support organisational change and regional HR projects.
• Implement local compensation and benefits policies.
• Manage Workday and HR reporting tools, ensuring data accuracy.

Skills

HR generalist

Belgian labour law

Unions & works councils

Employee relations

Communication

Languages FR/EN

Microsoft 365 tools

Tools

Workday

Reporting tools

HR tools

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Klüber Lubrication is a global leader in specialty lubrication and part of the Freudenberg Group. With subsidiaries in 30+ countries and partners worldwide, our custom solutions support nearly every industry - from automotive to food processing. Join us to drive innovation, sustainability, and lasting impact - Together beyond lubrication.

Some of your Benefits

• Corporate Events: We celebrate success as a team, because only together can we achieve our goals.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.
• International Opportunities: Grow in your career through international exchange and global job opportunities.
• Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.
• Company Car: Benefit from a company car every time you drive.

Dottignies On-Site Klüber Lubrication Benelux S.A./N.V.

HR Manager Belgium (f/m/d)

Responsibilities

• Be the local point of contact for employees, providing HR guidance and support to both blue-collar and white-collar colleagues throughout the employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to development and offboarding.
• Advise and coach managers on employee relations and day-to-day HR matters, ensuring compliance with Belgian labour law, applicable collective agreements and company policies.
• Build constructive relationships with unions and employee representatives, preparing and supporting information and consultation processes.
• Coordinate the local annual talent management cycle, including performance and talent reviews, goal setting and related incentive schemes, and support succession planning.
• Work closely with the local payroll and administration colleague to coordinate HR activities and improve administrative processes.
• Support organisational change and regional HR projects, implementing guidelines from the HR Business Partner and Regional HR Management Team while considering local requirements and business needs.
• Implement local compensation and benefits policies in line with legal requirements and company guidelines.
• Build a network across the European HR cluster and manage Workday, reporting platforms and other HR tools, ensuring data accuracy and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Broad HR generalist experience, ideally in a production or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of Belgian labour law and practical experience working with unions, works councils and other employee representative bodies.
• Experience advising managers and handling employee relations independently.
• Good knowledge of local personnel administration, including social security regulations, time and attendance, paysheets and end-to-end payroll processes.
• An autonomous, hands-on approach, with the ability to prioritise and manage a broad range of local HR topics.
• Clear, approachable communication, with the confidence to handle sensitive conversations, challenge constructively and build trust.
• Fluent French and English; Dutch is a plus.
• Good proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Word, Outlook and Power BI.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.