HR Business Partner - Industrial

Job Location: Arlon

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 38,767 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.

About the role:

An great opportunity awaits for a skilled HR generalist to become a business partner at our Ferrero Industrial plant in Arlon, Belgium. As a key member of the HR team, you will report directly to the HR Manager and take on the essential responsibility of delivering HR services such as employee relations, organizational change, recruitment, retention, training, development..

Your role as HR Business Partner will be dynamic and impactful, involving close collaboration with team members and stakeholders. Together, we will focus on enhancing the organization’s capabilities and empowering our people to thrive.

Your expertise and dedication in this role will contribute significantly to ensure a positive and supportive work environment, contributing to the success and growth of our organization. If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding HR role within a thriving industrial setting, we encourage you to apply and become part of our passionate and dedicated team.

Main responsabilities:

As a valued member of our team, you will play a crucial role as the initial point of contact for any people and HR-related inquiries from our onsite employees. This will encompass a wide range of responsibilities, such as:

• Manage the recruitment process for your assigned population from A to Z;
• Handling the contracts, termination documents, addendums.. ;
• Act as the temporary employment agencies point of reference;
• In collaboration with the HR Manager, prepare and monitor the merit plan;
• Follow-up group processes regarding performance and evaluation;
• Be the business partner for the Managers assigned, providing valuable advice and guidance to them and finding solutions to various challenges;
• Overseeing policy and processes to ensure compliance and efficiency;
• Managing employee relations to foster a positive work environment;
• Facilitating learning and development initiatives to nurture employee growth and skill enhancement;
• Being involved in workforce planning, optimising resource allocation;
• Managing day to day activities with the unions delegates.

Who we are looking for:

This position presents an excellent opportunity for individuals with 5-7 years of experience as a HR generalist professional, particularly those with a background in FMCG manufacturing or industrial relations.

If you are seeking a more dynamic and fast-paced HR generalist role and possess the ability to navigate within matrix organisations, this role is perfectly suited for you.

The ideal candidate will show a methodical approach, possess excellent interpersonal skills, and be driven by achieving positive outcomes.

With a strong background in employee relations, you will be managing both daily HR matters and strategic projects. Your ability to align HR actions with the broader business priorities will be a key asset in this role. If you thrive in a challenging environment and are passionate about making a significant impact on an organisation’s success, we encourage you to apply for this exciting HR opportunity.

How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:

Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.