Strategic HR Director – Belgium (People & Compliance)

DHL eCommerce Belgium; Ternat; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL eCommerce Belgium in Belgium is seeking an HR Director to lead the full HR agenda and drive the people strategy in line with business objectives.

You will act as trusted advisor to senior management, lead a team of HR professionals, ensure a legally compliant, people‑focused HR organization, and maintain constructive relationships with employee representatives and social partners. This role requires fluency in Dutch with proficiency in French and English.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent experience.
• 8–10 years HR experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of Belgian labour law and social relations.
• Proven experience in union negotiations and stakeholder management.
• Experience in operational or logistics environment is a strong asset.
• Fluent in Dutch, with professional proficiency in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the HR strategy for DHL eCommerce Belgium.
• Partner with business leaders on strategic and operational HR topics.
• Lead employee relations and maintain strong relationships with unions and employee representatives.
• Oversee Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Performance Management, and Talent Management.
• Ensure compliance with Belgian labour and social legislation.
• Lead Payroll, HR Operations, and HR digitalization initiatives.
• Drive employee engagement, wellbeing, diversity, and sustainable employability

Skills

Dutch (Fluent)

French (Proficient)

English (Proficient)

Education

Master's degree

Job description

DHL eCommerce Belgium in Belgium is seeking an HR Director to lead the full HR agenda and drive the people strategy in line with business objectives.

You will act as trusted advisor to senior management, lead a team of HR professionals, ensure a legally compliant, people‑focused HR organization, and maintain constructive relationships with employee representatives and social partners. This role requires fluency in Dutch with proficiency in French and English.