HR Specialist (Soft HR)

Ontex is a leading international provider of disposable personal hygiene solutions for all generations. With a global team of around 7,500 employees, we develop, produce and distribute in about 100 countries through leading retailers and healthcare providers. Ontex was founded in Belgium in 1979 and is listed on Euronext Brussels.

To reinforce our HR team at our Headquarters in Aalst, we are looking for an HR specialist. You are, amongst other things, responsible for managing the entire recruitment process, the onboarding of new employees, as well as for their learning experience. Doing so, you will collaborate directly with the HR Manager and the rest of the team, all while interacting with internal clients and external HR partners.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Coordinate the recruitment process from start to finish, ensuring the attraction, selection, and development of suitable candidates.
  • Conduct intake sessions with hiring managers to understand recruitment needs.
  • Review and refine job descriptions for new vacancies.
  • Launch job postings using recruitment tools and various job boards.
  • Identify and collaborate with external recruitment partners.
  • Manage the follow-up of applications and screen candidates.
  • Conduct job interviews and guide the interview process.
  • Negotiate salaries and benefits packages.
  • Facilitate the overall recruitment and selection process.
• Handle contract management and correspondence with external parties, including recruitment agencies, consultants, and interim staff.
• Facilitate the onboarding process for new employees
  • Organize plant visits and quarterly speed networking sessions
  • Follow up on functional onboarding with hiring managers
• Support training activities for the location
  • Map training needs and support deployment of internal trainings
  • Training registration
• Assist with local HR administration tasks, such as internal announcements and updating job descriptions.
• Support the organization of HR-related projects and events to foster employee engagement and development.

Your profile

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience, ideally in a similar role
• Enthusiastic about pursuing a career in HR
• Customer and service oriented, willing to support our business and employees
• Quick learner with strong business insights
• Flexible, proactive and independent mindset
• Excellent communication skills, proficient in both Dutch and English
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality

ontex.com

At Ontex we provide a supportive work environment, which balances professional growth and personal well-being. We are also dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone’s unique talents and perspectives are values. We enthusiastically invite candidates from all backgrounds to apply, and ensure a fair application and selection process.

You’ll be warmly welcomed by our vibrant HR team, who is eager to share their expertise and help you integrate seamlessly!

Interested in a job at Ontex, do not hesitate to apply! Do you have a question first? Contact our HR department (jobs.aalst@ontexglobal.com)