HR Business Partner

For an international industrial organization, active in material technology and metal recycling, we are looking for an HR Business Partner for a temporary replacement assignment. You will strengthen the People & Organization team and combine HR business partnering, project management, and operational and administrative support. You will independently take on these three components; priorities will shift according to the organization's needs.

What you will do.

• Lead HR projects from preparation to implementation: define the approach, coordinate stakeholders, and monitor planning, actions, and results.
• Update and implement the work regulations, with the necessary alignment and follow-up.
• Translate a diversity project into concrete actions tailored to the industrial site.
• Follow up on the employee survey: support communication, translate feedback into improvement actions, and monitor execution.
• Independently handle complex personnel files: prepare and conduct interviews, align with managers, and, where necessary, consult with employee representatives and trade unions.
• Conduct exit interviews and handle administrative processing.
• Support workforce planning, the annual budget cycle, and HR reporting, including consolidation in a planning system.
• Prepare and follow up on topics for the works council.
• Practically support the HR Project Manager and the team: prepare presentations, reports, and project documentation, follow up on action plans, and help implement HR processes and organizational changes.

What they ask

• At least 7 years of experience as an HR Business Partner, of which at least 5 years in an industrial environment.
• At least 5 years of experience leading HR projects, with independent responsibility for coordination, execution, and implementation.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in HR, psychology, or social sciences, or equivalent by experience.
• Independent application of Belgian social legislation and labor law in concrete personnel files.
• Experience with employee representatives and trade unions and diplomatic and confidential handling of sensitive files.
• Familiarity with workforce planning, budgeting, and HR reporting.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Fluent communication in Dutch and English, both verbally and in writing.
• Combines substantive HR advice with practical execution and takes on the associated administration.
• Organizes multiple files and projects simultaneously, independently sets priorities, and monitors deadlines with changing needs.
• Quickly builds trust and support among managers, employees, and social partners.