HR Operations Manager

Your purpose at Stanley/Stella

At Stanley/Stella, people are at the heart of everything we do.

As HR Operations Manager, you will lead our HR Operations team and ensure that every aspect of Payroll, HR Administration, and Compensation & Benefits runs smoothly, efficiently, and in line with our values.

You’ll combine structure and empathy, compliance and collaboration, shaping processes that empower people while supporting our growth across Europe.

Hands-on and pragmatic, you will guide your team, optimise our systems, and ensure that every employee experience is seamless, transparent, and compliant.

• Lead, coach, and develop the HR Operations team, ensuring clear roles, smooth collaboration, and a service-oriented culture
• Oversee Payroll and HR Administration for all European entities, guaranteeing accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery
• Coordinate with external payroll partners (SD Worx and international providers) and ensure full alignment with legal and fiscal frameworks
• Manage complex HR cases such as mobility, expatriation, and cross-border employment.
• Ensure consistent application of Compensation & Benefits policies (bonus programs, mobility solutions, insurances, benefits)
• Optimise HR processes and HRIS tools (Personio, payroll systems), driving digitalisation and continuous improvement
• Deliver dashboards, headcount reports, and budget monitoring in collaboration with Finance and C&B.
• Act as a trusted advisor to HR Manager, HR Business Partners, and business leaders on operational HR matters

• Strengthen alignment between corporate HR and local teams, promoting efficient and transparent ways of working

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, Payroll, or a related field
• 8–10 years’ experience in HR Operations, Payroll, or HR Administration, ideally in an international environment
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop a team
• Strong command of Belgian labour law; exposure to other European frameworks is an asset
• Fluent in French and English;
  Dutch is a plus
• Structured, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing strategic work with hands-on operational involvement
• Analytical, collaborative, and solutions-oriented

• Strong interpersonal skills, integrity, and genuine interest in people and sustainability

Joining Stanley/Stella means contributing to a company that is reshaping the textile industry through sustainability, transparency, and people-centred practices.

We live by our values:

• Entrepreneurship - we dare to try and improve
• Respect - we listen, empower, and value each voice
• Transparency - we communicate openly and act with integrity
• Customer-Driven - we work together to create meaningful experiences

As HR Operations Manager, you will directly impact the quality, efficiency, and fairness of our HR foundation, ensuring that every employee feels supported, informed, and valued.