Head of People

Your role is all about our brilliant people, and your focus will be on

• Being a true AUTO1 ambassador who inspires others to do their best for us to achieve our common company goals
• Acting as a sounding board and advisor for senior management
• Actively supporting our high set targets on growth by making sure we recruit timely and hire the right talent
• Collaborating closely with the international People team to input into the central HR agenda and support the roll out of central HR policies to the local teams
• Identifying training needs in the organisation and collaborate on executing L&D initiatives together with other parts of the international People team
• Supporting the organisation with employee administration such as employment contracts, salary reviews, updating information in our HRIS etc
• Driving people initiatives/projects, follow up on these and measure progress
• Setting clear expectations for your team and following up on an individual level. You’ll coach the team daily in their individual areas of responsibility and help them grow
• Ensuring that your team members have what it takes to be committed to their work and to function as a high-performing team

This is your team

You will join a fantastic team with an open-minded atmosphere and attitude. We like to exchange ideas and skills. Even though the team is divided into different roles we have a close collaboration. We simply like working with each other and we look forward to welcoming you into the team.

What you should bring

• Bachelor’s of Master’s degree in HR, business or similar field
• A minimum of 6 years in HR, and a minimum of 2-3 years in a managerial position, managing managers
• Proven track record in the creation and execution of HR strategies and processes such as recruitment, L&D, comp & ben, performance management, onboarding, etc.
• Data-driven approach with strong analytical and Excel skills
• Coaching skills, on all levels in an organisation
• Expert knowledge of Belgian labour law - payroll knowledge is preferred
• You have a change driven mindset and you enjoy working in a fast-growing environment where you are given a lot of responsibility
• You speak / write fluent Dutch and English - French is preferred

Why AUTO1 Group

• A lot of responsibility from the beginning
• Once a unicorn, now a listed public company, be part of our success story!
• Your contribution counts - with your work, you contribute to our corporate success and you are part of our revolution in the automotive industry
• An expanding team with highly motivated employees and an honest feedback culture
• Challenging projects with a lot of room for influence
• Benefits - We offer you a company car, health insurance, meal and eco vouchers, discounts on different offers and regular team events

Who we are
AUTO1 Group is a multi-brand technology company that is building the best way to buy and sell cars online. Its local European consumer brands like wijkopenautos.be offer consumers the fastest and easiest way to sell their car. Its merchant brand, AUTO1.com, is Europe’s largest wholesale platform for car trading professionals. With its retail brand Autohero, AUTO1 Group is using its technology, scale and operational excellence to develop the best consumer experience to buy a car online. AUTO1 Group is operating in over 30 countries and achieved revenues of €3.5 billion in 2019.

Interested?
Great that you see AUTO1 Group as your future employer! Send us your CV and cover letter immediately and we will contact you as soon as possible. If you have any questions first, you can contact Sara Van Obbergen, Manager Talent Acquisition, via +32 471 13 24 32.

At AUTO1 Group we live an open culture, believe in direct communication, and value diversity. We welcome every applicant; regardless of gender, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual identity, disability, or any other non-merit factor.