Human Resources Manager

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For EOC Group (HQ in Oudenaarde) we are now hiring an HR Manager.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources organization as well as developing, implementing and driving a variety of projects in support of the overall corporate strategy. The scope is the HR support of Belgian units, but will be extended to other European units.

Responsibilities

Manage (modernize, standardize and simplify) the efficient execution of the full (transactional) employment cycle

• Ensure smooth execution of compensation, payroll & benefits; standardize and simplify grading, reward policy including bonus plan.
• Organization and follow-up of talent acquisition
• Organization of payroll, pensions, social and legal compliance, workers council and unions
• Setting up (KPI-based) performance management and feedback
• Regional employment practice alignment
• Data management, integrity, and security (GDPR)
• On-boarding/off-boarding
• Identify opportunities for continuous evolution and improvement
• Implement tools (where needed and in a pragmatic manner) successfully

Develop and implement a Leadership development plan and succession planning

• Enhance 3-year approach, fitting to EOC and its culture and values
• Focus on developing business driven leaders and their capabilities to be successful in the new world, including digital and data capabilities
• Create performance driven culture
• Drive diversity & inclusivity agenda, sustainability and Health& Safety/wellbeing of all employees.

Enhance Employer branding for EOC as a global company, further roll out new ways of working

• Follow-up of employee satisfaction
• Partner with Marketing to elevate all (internal) communications in line with above inputs

Manage day-to-day the HR Team

• Create a team dedicated to excellence
• Achieve operational excellence in transactional HR Processes
• Motivate, guide and assist the HR team in achieving short and long term results
• Daily organization (staffing, leave, etc.) of the department
• Monitoring and promoting the team spirit

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master’s degree or equivalent through experience
• Proven experience with HR
• International experience is a plus
• Min. 8 years of experience in HR, minimum 3 years in a leading (management) role
• Excellent communication skills (both oral & written) in Dutch and English
• Hands-on, natural, empatic and dynamic leader.

The EOC Group develops compounds, latices, adhesives, surfactants and emulsions in production units in Europe and Asia. EOC Group offers a wide range of high quality products for the textile, carpet, construction, automotive, non-woven, paper cardboard, paint, adhesive, detergents and cosmetic industries.

The group counts for 8 divisions worldwide with 14 production units and several distribution units. The activities in Europe are spread over Belgium, the Netherlands, Poland, Turkey, Italy, Spain, Portugal and the UK. There are also branches in Singapore, Thailand, China and India. The head office is in Switzerland.

The group counts for about 850 employees, a turnover of EUR 300 million and produces about 400 kt of products. The secret behind the EOC Group’s strength is the flexibility of a medium-sized family business and passionate and enthusiastic employees.

History:

EOC started mid-20th century as a producer of foam rubber for the mattress and furniture sectors. Along the way it shifted its core activity to compounds for the carpet industry. And with this a continued expansion was assured.

EOC decided to produce various raw materials under own management which led to the EOC Group of today. An international partner for various product ranges