HR Representative

Sibelco Nordic Ab; Dessel; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sibelco Nordic Ab in Dessel seeks an HR Representative (Hard HR) to ensure compliant, future-proof people practices across the organization. You will work with the Payroll Specialist, HR Partner Business Services Dessel, Employee and Industrial Relations, and managers to support complex employee cases and policy implementation.

As the local expert on Belgian labour law, compensation & benefits, reporting and industrial relations, you will translate legislation into practical actions, lead

Qualifications

• Experience with Belgian labour law and compliance requirements.
• Strong understanding of compensation & benefits and payroll processes.
• Proven ability to translate legislation into practical HR policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to managers and HR colleagues on Belgian labour law, social legislation, HR policies and compliance requirements.
• Monitor legislative developments and translate legal changes into practical HR policies, procedures and business actions.
• Support and prepare complex and confidential employee cases, including disciplinary matters, exits, restructurings, settlement agreements and sensitive employee relations situations in cooperation with the HR Partner.
• Prepare or check complex personnel cost calculations, severance calculations and other employment-related financial analyses.
• Participate in the preparation and implementation of collective labour agreements and company-level HR policies.
• Act as the local Compensation & Benefits point of contact and collaborate with regional and global Centres of Excellence.
• Support salary review processes, incentive programs and benefits administration.
• Manage and coordinate HR reporting activities, ensuring accurate and timely people data and workforce analytics.
• Prepare HR dashboards, reports and presentations to support management decision-making.
• Coordinate HR compliance activities and support internal and external audits.
• Act as the HR lead for employment-related governance, documentation and control processes.
• Support HR budgeting activities and workforce cost planning processes.
• Lead and participate in HR projects related to compensation & benefits, mobility, job classification, pension and insurance programs and process optimization.
• Coordinate and monitor external HR-related vendors and service providers where applicable.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, compliance and employee experience.
• Provide operational HR support when required and act as back-up for key HR activities within the HR team.

Skills

Belgian labour law

Compensation & benefits

HR policies & compliance

Employee relations

Payroll coordination

Job description

HR Representative Location

Dessel Plant

About Sibelco

At Sibelco, we advance life through materials.

For over 150 years, we've been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Beyond our materials, we're proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Are We the Perfect Match?

At Sibelco, we believe building a successful career is a two-way journey. We're looking for individuals who share our values and vision, just as much as you're seeking a company that aligns with your aspirations. Together, we can shape the future.

Job Description

Job title: HR Representative (Hard HR)

Location: Dessel

At Sibelco, we advance life through materials.

For over 150 years, we've been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Beyond our materials, we're proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Are We the Perfect Match?

At Sibelco, we believe building a successful career is a two-way journey. We're looking for individuals who share our values and vision, just as much as you're seeking a company that aligns with your aspirations. Together, we can shape the future.

Your Impact in this role

The HR Representative (Hard HR) plays a key role in ensuring compliant, efficient and future-proof people practices across the organization. The role reports to the HR Partner Business Services Dessel HR, Employee and Industrial Relations and works closely with the Payroll Specialist, HR Representative (Soft HR), managers and employees.

As the local subject matter expert for labour legislation, compensation & benefits, reporting and industrial relations topics, you provide expert guidance on complex HR matters and translate legislative and policy changes into practical actions for the business. You also take the lead in a variety of strategic and operational HR projects aimed at improving employee experience, compliance and operational excellence.

In the role, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Provide expert advice to managers and HR colleagues on Belgian labour law, social legislation, HR policies and compliance requirements.
• Monitor legislative developments and translate legal changes into practical HR policies, procedures and business actions.
• Support and prepare complex and confidential employee cases, including disciplinary matters, exits, restructurings, settlement agreements and sensitive employee relations situations in cooperation with the HR Partner.
• Prepare or check complex personnel cost calculations, severance calculations and other employment-related financial analyses.
• Participate in the preparation and implementation of collective labour agreements and company-level HR policies.
• Act as the local Compensation & Benefits point of contact and collaborate with regional and global Centres of Excellence.
• Support salary review processes, incentive programs and benefits administration.
• Manage and coordinate HR reporting activities, ensuring accurate and timely people data and workforce analytics.
• Prepare HR dashboards, reports and presentations to support management decision-making.
• Coordinate HR compliance activities and support internal and external audits.
• Act as the HR lead for employment-related governance, documentation and control processes.
• Support HR budgeting activities and workforce cost planning processes.
• Lead and participate in HR projects related to compensation & benefits, mobility, job classification, pension and insurance programs and process optimization.
• Coordinate and monitor external HR-related vendors and service providers where applicable.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, compliance and employee experience.
• Provide operational HR support when required and act as back-up for key HR activities within the HR team.

Key areas of responsibility

Operational HR

• Act as expert and coordinate the payroll specialist in complex (payroll) matters
• Lead diverse HR projects such as Flex income plan, Mobility budget,...

Industrial & Employee Relations

• Support employee relations and social dialogue initiatives.
• Prepare documentation and analyses for consultation and negotiation processes.
• Contribute to constructive relationships with employee representatives and internal stakeholders.
• Support the implementation of collective agreements and employment-related policies.

Compensation & Benefits

• Act as local subject matter expert for compensation and benefits programs.
• Support salary benchmarking, grading and reward initiatives.
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