HR Representative

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* Job title:

HR Representative (Hard HR)
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* Location:

** Dessel
* * At Sibelco, we advance life through materials.
** For over 150 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Beyond our materials, we’re proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.
** Are We the Perfect Match?
** At Sibelco, we believe building a successful career is a two-way journey. We’re looking for individuals who share our values and vision, just as much as you’re seeking a company that aligns with your aspirations. Together, we can shape the future.
** Job Description
**** Your Impact in this role
** The HR Representative (Hard HR) plays a key role in ensuring compliant, efficient and future-proof people practices across the organization. The role reports to the HR Partner Business Services Dessel HR, Employee and Industrial Relations and works closely with the Payroll Specialist, HR Representative (Soft HR), managers and employees.

As the local subject matter expert for labour legislation, compensation & benefits, reporting and industrial relations topics, you provide expert guidance on complex HR matters and translate legislative and policy changes into practical actions for the business. You also take the lead in a variety of strategic and operational HR projects aimed at improving employee experience, compliance and operational  the role, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
* Provide expert advice to managers and HR colleagues on Belgian labour law, social legislation, HR policies and compliance requirements.
* Monitor legislative developments and translate legal changes into practical HR policies, procedures and business actions.
* Support and prepare complex and confidential employee cases, including disciplinary matters, exits, restructurings, settlement agreements and sensitive employee relations situations in cooperation with the HR Partner.
* Prepare or check complex personnel cost calculations, severance calculations and other employment-related financial analyses.
* Participate in the preparation and implementation of collective labour agreements and company-level HR policies.
* Act as the local Compensation & Benefits point of contact and collaborate with regional and global Centres of Excellence.
* Support salary review processes, incentive programs and benefits administration.
* Manage and coordinate HR reporting activities, ensuring accurate and timely people data and workforce analytics.
* Prepare HR dashboards, reports and presentations to support management decision-making.
* Coordinate HR compliance activities and support internal and external audits.
* Act as the HR lead for employment-related governance, documentation and control processes.
* Support HR budgeting activities and workforce cost planning processes.
* Lead and participate in HR projects related to compensation & benefits, mobility, job classification, pension and insurance programs and process optimization.
* Coordinate and monitor external HR-related vendors and service providers where applicable.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, compliance and employee experience.
* Provide operational HR support when required and act as back-up for key HR activities within the HR team.
** Key areas of responsibility
**** Operational HR
*** Act as expert and coordinate the payroll specialist in complex (payroll) matters
* Lead diverse HR projects such as Flex income plan, Mobility budget,...
** Industrial & Employee…