Senior HR Manager (Interim)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced HR Manager to oversee daily HR operations, support social dialogue activities, and lead key HR projects within a dynamic and evolving environment. The role combines operational HR management with strategic project delivery, ensuring the effectiveness, compliance, and continuous improvement of HR services.

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations & Compliance

• Manage and oversee day-to-day HR operations.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, social legislation, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate payroll activities, controls, and interactions with external payroll providers.
• Provide operational HR support and guidance to managers and employees.
• Manage mobility and fleet-related HR processes.

Employee Relations & Social Dialogue

• Participate in and support social consultation bodies and employee representative meetings.
• Prepare and facilitate discussions with social partners and employee representatives.
• Advise management on employee relations and HR compliance matters.
• Contribute to maintaining positive labor relations and resolving HR-related issues.

HR Project Management

• Lead and support HR transformation and digitalization initiatives.
• Manage projects related to time management, payroll processes, salary transparency, HR systems, and compliance.
• Coordinate external HR vendors and service providers.
• Monitor project progress, risks, timelines, and deliverables.

Team Leadership

• Supervise and support HR team members.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and professional development support.
• Ensure effective workload management and service delivery within the HR function.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 7 years of operational HR experience, including payroll administration and coordination.
• Proven experience managing HR projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of labor law, social legislation, compliance, and HR governance.
• Experience participating in social dialogue and working with employee representatives or social partners.
• Experience managing or supervising HR teams.
• Knowledge of mobility management and fleet administration.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to balance operational priorities with strategic project work.

Soft Skills

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Proactive and hands-on approach.
• Service-oriented mindset.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Languages

• French: Full professional proficiency.
• Dutch: Full professional proficiency.
• English: Working proficiency.

Location

• Brussels, Belgium.
• Hybrid working model with a minimum of 2 days onsite per week.

Ideal Candidate

You are an experienced HR professional with a strong background in payroll, employee relations, compliance, and HR project management. You are comfortable operating autonomously, managing multiple priorities, and supporting both operational HR activities and strategic transformation initiatives.