HEAD OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

Our client is an international company paving the way in the chemical sector for more than 125 years. Their environment conservation mindset and steady employee development philosophy have led them to be recognized as a Top corporate employer several years in a row. To support their business in Belgium, they are now looking for a HEAD OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS.

MISSION :

The Head of Industrial Relations is responsible for leading and managing positive employee & unions relations within the organization. He/She plays a crucial role in the social dialogue by handling labor disputes, and ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations. As Member of the HR Benelux Team, your frame of responsibilities will include :

• You define, implement and maintain a centralized and coordinated industrial relations strategy, in line with the business needs and the HR roadmap.
• You manage relationships with unions, and you ensure that the company's treatment of employees is consistent with its core business values and objectives.
• You handle complaints, managing grievance procedures, and facilitating counseling in conjunction with other stakeholders.
• You are in charge of all collective labor agreements, from negotiation till registration.
• You enhance implementation of the CLA's through structured and transparent communication with payroll and the other HR departments.
• You investigate and resolve complex or critical industrial relations issues in a timely and effective manner.
• You represent the company in sector associations, and you actively defend its priorities and interests.
• You assure compliance with labor laws and regulations.
• You offer support to the business and to the HRBP in social / labor law matters.
• You are in charge of the legal updates and validation of all formal documents (work regulations, labor contract, etc.)

• You have a Degree in labor law
• You are bilingual French/Dutch and you have a good knowledge of English
• You have prior experience in employee relations or industrial relations.
• You have strong experience in dealing with unions.
• You possess strong knowledge of HR policies & procedures.
• You have in-depth knowledge of Belgian employment legislation.
• You have strong communication, problem-solving, negotiation & influencing skills.

An undetermined period employment contract within an international and financially solid company with an environment consciousness and forward thinking philosophy. Our client is known for offering long term stable employment opportunities as well as in-house development and training schemes.

Additionally they offer:

• a competitive annual salary assorted with an attractive bonus scheme
• an exhaustive extra legal pension scheme and group insurance plan
• 32 days vacation leave
• a company car + other daily tools

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