Human Resources Business Partner

legendcareerseu; Belgique; Presencial; EUR 65 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Permanent contract

Competitive salary package

Learning & development

Fun and informal events

Supportive HR team

Resumo da oferta

Legend Biotech in Ghent seeks an energetic Human Resources Business Partner to partner with leaders and employees, turning people needs into practical solutions that support continuity, growth and an engaging employee experience.

You will combine hands-on HR expertise with strategic thinking, guide managers through complex HR matters, and lead HR projects with a data-driven mindset. A Master’s degree and 5 years HR experience, plus fluency in Dutch and English, are required.

Qualificações

• At least 5 years of relevant HR experience; biotech/pharma background valued.
• Master’s degree required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in Dutch and English.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.

Responsabilidades

• Be the trusted first-line HR partner for leaders and employees.
• Translate business and people needs into actions across workforce planning, performance, and retention.
• Guide managers through complex HR matters, investigations, and organizational change.
• Address legal and compliance risks, including labour relations guidance.
• Use data and insights to shape HR solutions, policies and programs.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Compensation & Benefits, Payroll, and Legal.

Conhecimentos

Dutch fluency

English fluency

HR expertise

Change management

Communication

Formação académica

Master's degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

People-minded. Business-driven. Ready to make an impact?

What can you expect?

We are looking for an energetic Human Resources Business Partner to join our team in Ghent. In this key role, you will work closely with leaders and employees to turn business and people needs into practical solutions that support business continuity, growth and an engaging employee experience. You will combine hands-on HR expertise with a strategic mindset-and you will not be afraid to challenge the status quo when it matters.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Be the trusted first-line HR partner for leaders and employees.
• Translate business and people needs into concrete actions across workforce and succession planning, performance management, compensation and benefits, retention and employee relations.
• Guide managers through complex HR matters, objective investigations, career development topics, performance conversations, disciplinary actions and organisational change
• Address legal and compliance risks, including guidance on labour relations matters.
• Use trends, metrics and business insights to keep the pulse on people trends and to shape smart HR solutions, programmes, policies and practices.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Compensation & Benefits, Payroll, Legal and other HR specialists
• Lead and/or implement HR projects from concept to implementation, ensuring timely delivery and sustainable impact.
• Contribute to company-wide HR initiatives
• Ensure that key HR documentation is accurate and consistently maintained.

Who are we looking for?

Education

• A master's degree.

Experience

• At least 5 years of relevant HR experience; experience in biotechnology or pharmaceuticals is highly valued.

Languages

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Dutch and English, complemented by strong interpersonal and presentation skills.

Strengths

• A people-focused, results-oriented approach and the ability to turn ideas into action.
• The confidence to influence, build trust, manage conflict and challenge constructively.
• Empathy, integrity and discretion, combined with clear and assertive communication.
• The agility to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment and help others navigate change.

Expertise

• A sound understanding of Belgian social law; experience with different work regimes and collective labour agreements is a plus.
• A strong data-driven mindset; the ability to translate data and insights into informed decisions and actions.

What do we offer you?

• A meaningful role in a supportive and innovative work environment.
• We value and encourage learning and personal development.
• A permanent contract with a competitive salary and an attractive package of additional benefits.
• Many fun and informal events.
• The opportunity to be part of a professional and driven HR team with strong team spirit, a shared focus on results and a positive working atmosphere.

About Legend Biotech

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to developing, manufacturing, and commercializing innovative and life‑saving cell therapies for the treatment of chronic and life‑threatening diseases, such as cancer.

The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey. Legend Biotech now employs over 2,400 people across six global manufacturing sites. Two of these sites are in Ghent: Obelisc (Technology Park Zwijnaarde) and Tech Lane (Eilandje Zwijnaarde).

In Ghent, Legend Biotech focuses on the production of advanced CAR‑T cell therapies for the treatment of multiple myeloma, in close collaboration with Johnson & Johnson.

Legend Biotech is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is Legend's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Legend Biotech maintains a drug‑free workplace.

You can find more information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data for recruitment purposes, including your rights under applicable data protection laws, in our Candidate Privacy Notice here: https://legendbiotech.eu/en/candidate-privacy-notice (Dutch: https://legendbiotech.eu/nl/candidate-privacy-notice ).