HR Officer for an International Association

Our client is an international association in the field of cancer research. They coordinate clinical trials worldwide in partnership with their 50+ member organisations. Their Brussels office, located in Woluwe Saint Lambert, gather +/- 40 staff. They are today looking to recruit a diligent HR Officer to join the HR department (3 staff).

Purpose of the role:

To provide daily support to the Senior HR Manager and to the HR department. The responsibilities include processing employee data throughout the employee life cycle, payroll administration, recruitment & on boarding/off boarding of employees.

Job description:

HR Administration (70% of the role)

• Maintain all physical and digital personnel records.
• Update internal personnel databases (onboarding, offboarding, presence, holidays, promotion, resignation, time tracking, etc.)
• Manage information transmitted to insurance broker for hospitalization and pension plan insurances
• Advise on best practices to streamline HR administration, processes & templates
• Provide support to employees in various HR related topics (for example benefits, holidays, absences, overtime, and compensation days etc.) in consultation with the Sr. HR Manager
• Manage payroll administration in collaboration with the payroll provider
• Assist with the Professional Development Review (PDR) campaigns
• Support liaison with external prevention, safety, and health body
• Participate in the implementation of HR projects
• Prepare internal communications to the HQ staff

Recruitment (30% of the role)

• Manage full recruitment cycle once recruitment needs have been communicated
• Propose strategy for individual recruitment
• Publish ads, liaise with external recruiters
• Manage contracts in the collaboration with recruitment agencies
• Screen incoming resumes, conduct first HR interview, schedule operational interviews, conduct reference checks
• Draft offers & contracts

Profile:

• 2 – 3 years of experience as an HR Assistant/Payroll Assistant/HR Generalist or another relevant role
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related (essential)
• A good knowledge of the Belgian labour legislation is necessary
• Familiarity with Human Resources Information Systems and understanding of general HR policies and procedures
• C2 level in English and C1/C2 level in French are mandatory, Dutch is an asset
• Highly computer literate with capability in email, MS Office, and related business and communication tools
• Meticulous attention to detail, professional attitude, and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Operate with high integrity
• Willingness to learn
• Work effectively in multicultural teams, as well as independently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Works comfortably under pressure and meets tight deadlines

 Offer:

• A permanent contract
• A full-time contract (38h00/week)
• Starting date: ASAP
• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including luncheon vouchers (€8,00), Eco-vouchers (€250/year), health insurance (fully paid by the employer), group insurance, reimbursement of transport costs, homeworking allowance, cell phone, laptop, 30 holiday days
• Location: the offices are located in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert (close to the Cora). Although they are accessible by public transport, they are more easily reachable with a personal vehicle (parking space available)
• Homeworking policy: possibility of teleworking and flexible working hours
• The opportunity to work in a stimulating environment and for an organisation, which genuinely makes a difference!