HR Manager Belgium & Netherlands (12 month FTC)

Levi Strauss & Co.; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybride; EUR 91 000 - 121 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Product discounts

Paid leave

Résumé du poste

Levi Strauss & Co. is seeking an HR Manager for Belgium & the Netherlands based in Brussels. You will lead the people agenda for both corporate and retail populations, partnering with senior leaders across local, European and global levels.

You will translate European priorities into local people strategies, drive organizational effectiveness and lead a small Brussels-based HR team in a hybrid setup with three days in the office.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior HR leadership or HR Business Partnering role within a complex matrixed organization.
• Strong experience in Employee Relations and consultation processes, including Works Councils.
• Proven ability to drive organizational change and align people decisions with business outcomes.

Responsabilités

• Own and lead the HR strategy for Belgium and the Netherlands.
• Partner with corporate, retail and functional leaders, providing credible guidance.
• Collaborate with global HR and local teams to support employees in Belgium and NL.
• Lead organizational design, restructures and change initiatives with planning and execution.
• Oversee Employee Relations and Works Council governance across regions.
• Drive talent planning, succession and development with Talent Acquisition and HR COEs.

Connaissances

Senior HR leadership

HR Business Partnering

Employee relations

Change management

Works Councils

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

People analytics

Description du poste

## HR Manager Belgium & Netherlands (12 month FTC)Apply: Ixelles, Belgium: Full time: Posted Today: R-0151251**Calling all originals:** At Levi Strauss & Co., you can be yourself – and be part of something bigger. We’re a company of people who like to forge our own path and leave the world better than we found it. We believe that what makes us different makes us stronger. So add your voice. Make an impact. Find your fit – and your future.**ABOUT THE JOB**As **HR Manager for Belgium & the Netherlands**, you will lead the people agenda across both corporate and retail populations, partnering closely with senior leaders at local, European and global level.Based in our European HQ in Brussels, this is a highly visible HR Business Partner role with responsibility for organisational effectiveness, employee relations, leadership capability and talent outcomes. You will translate European and business priorities into local people strategies that drive performance, engagement and inclusion.Reporting to the VP HR Europe, this role leads a dedicated HR team based in Brussels.**Key Responsibilities*** Own and lead the HR strategy for Belgium and the Netherlands, translating European and business priorities into local people plans.* Act as the primary HR Business Partner to corporate, retail and functional leaders, providing credible advice and constructive challenge.* Partner closely with global HR and business teams to support organisations with employees based in Belgium, balancing local requirements with global needs.* Lead organisational design, restructures and change initiatives, including planning, consultation, communications and execution.* Own Employee Relations for Belgium and the Netherlands across corporate and retail populations, managing complex and sensitive cases end‐to‐end.* Build and maintain effective relationships with local Works Councils and employee representatives, leading information and consultation processes.* Lead EU Works Council governance, including agenda setting, cadence, preparation of materials and stakeholder coordination.* Drive talent planning, succession and development for key roles in partnership with Talent Acquisition and HR COEs.* Use people data and business metrics to diagnose issues and drive action plans with measurable impact.* Lead, coach and develop the Brussels HR team, ensuring strong stakeholder partnership and effective coverage.* Provide governance and oversight of core HR operations (payroll, benefits, HR services) and vendor performance.* Partner with Finance on workforce planning, forecasting and HR‐related cost management.**ABOUT YOU*** Significant experience operating in a senior HR leadership or HR Business Partnering role within a complex, matrixed organisation.* Proven ability to operate at senior stakeholder level, influencing and challenging leaders with confidence and credibility.* Strong experience in Employee Relations and consultation processes, including **Works Councils** (Belgium and/or Netherlands experience strongly preferred).* Experience leading organisational change, restructures or transformation initiatives.* Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to link people decisions to business performance and outcomes.* Comfortable partnering with global teams while applying local labour‐law and cultural requirements.* Fluent in **English**; **French and Dutch** are important for this role (we may be flexible for exceptional profiles).* A collaborative, resilient and forward‐thinking leadership style, with a focus on continuous improvement and impact.This is a **hybrid position based in our Brussels Office**. You will be expected to be in the office **three days per week**, though time in office may vary depending on business needs.The expected starting salary range **90,800 – 121,000 Euros** for this role is **per year.** The amount an employee will earn within the salary range will be based on factors such as relevant education, qualifications, performance, and our needs. Salary ranges may vary by location and currency. Where roles are advertised across multiple locations, local ranges will apply.Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) offers a total rewards package that includes base pay, paid leave, product discounts, and more designed to help you and your family stay healthy, meet your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits and incentive compensation vary depending upon the specifics of the role; details relating to a specific role will be made available upon request. Read more about our benefits here.