Site HR Partner for Belgium and the Netherlands (F/M/X)

Solvay is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

About the Role

The Benelux Site HR team, consisting of 4 people, focuses on aligning the corporate HR policy with the local reality across the 8 Solvay sites in Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and the United Kingdom. As a Site HR Partner for the Solvay sites in Linne-Herten (NL) and Zandvliet (BE), covering approximately 150 employees, you contribute to the onboarding and development of talents, the daily management of the workforce, and maintaining a positive dynamic within the teams, as well as a constructive social dialogue. You will be on-site at Linne-Herten and Zandvliet at least once a week and maintain regular contact with colleagues at the Head Office in Brussels. You will be responsible for:

• Local HR and Legal Expertise: Monitoring HR legislation and regulations within your scope and updating local HR policy regarding employment, training, employer branding, compensation & benefits, etc.

• Engagement and Transformation: Supporting and locally developing HR projects and development initiatives driven by the Global Business Unit Peroxides and Corporate Solvay.

• On-site Guidance: Providing support to employees and managers within the modernized HR organization, which consists of Corporate HR, Site HR, and a Shared Service Center (including payroll).

• Social Relations: Maintaining dialogue with employee representatives and local social institutions.

• Negotiation and implementation of collective labor agreements.

We offer a full-time permanent contract, based on a hybrid working model, requiring your presence in Linne - Herten & Zandvliet at least once a week.

About You

• Education and degree in social law or human resources, or equivalent through experience.

• Relevant work experience in HR, preferably in an industrial environment, with knowledge of Dutch and Belgian social law.

• Skills:

  • Excellent command of Dutch. English and/or French is a plus.

  • Highly developed social skills.

  • Analytical and acting with integrity.

• Personality:

  • Dynamic team player.

  • High degree of autonomy.

  • Sense of initiative.

Salary and Benefits

• Permanent contract, based in Belgium or the Netherlands.

• Attractive compensation package: Compensation is determined within a specified salary range to support your development in the role. While the expected base salary for this position in Belgium/the Netherlands is between € 65,000 and € 85,000, the salary may ultimately be higher or lower depending on your skills and experience. Furthermore, we offer a comprehensive package with competitive benefits, including a variable bonus and group insurance.

• Solvay Cares program: A minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave, and a package including health, disability, and life insurance.

• Priority for well-being: Promotion of work-life balance, a flexible approach to part-time work or hybrid remote work, employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.

• Professional Development: Focus on talent and career development and access to training platforms.

About us

• Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes. As a world-leading company with €4.7 billion in net sales in 2024 and listings on Euronext Brussels and Paris (SOLB), its unwavering commitment drives the transition to a carbon-neutral future by 2050, underscoring its dedication to sustainability and a fair and just transition.
• At Solvay, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

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