HR Director Belgium

About Worldline

Worldline helps businesses of all shapes and sizes to accelerate their growth journey - quickly, simply, and securely. We are the innovators at the heart of the payments technology industry, shaping how the world pays and gets paid. Our technology powers the growth of millions of businesses across 5 continents. And just as we help our customers accelerate their business, we are committed to helping our people accelerate their careers. Together, we shape the evolution.

The Opportunity

In the role of Country HR Director Belgium, you will lead the HR function with an objective to be an employer of choice in the payment and tech industries.

You will be responsible for delivering the HR strategy defined by the Group and its different business lines and provide end-to-end employee - and manager experience.  

You will be leading and developing an HR team of 10-15 people, covering a group of local HRBPs, administration & payroll, labor relations professionals.

This role requires strong negotiation skills to effectively engage with works councils and employee representative bodies, ensuring seamless alignment between global HR strategies and local requirements. As the group operates in a matrix organization, it is necessary to be experienced in stakeholder management and collaboration with peers.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Translate Group HR strategy into local implementation
• Be the driving force behind our HR transformation agenda, demonstrating a change mindset, helping shape the future state and ensuring people are equipped to operate it.
• Collaborate with employee representatives in a constructive manner to help articulate and drive change
• Work closely with business leaders and global HRBP’s to support locally the achievements of organizational goals
• Align Group HR policies with local requirements and define a social strategy
• Ensure accurate delivery of payroll and administration. Manage local operations’ team and liaise with Romania-based HR Services Center
• Lead engagement initiatives, develop action plans, and foster an inclusive work culture to make Worldline in Belgium an employer of choice
• Drive compliance with HR budget, maintain data quality, and provide actionable insights through HR metrics

Who Are We Looking For

We look for change agents. People who can drive positive change, step up and show what's next – people with passion, can-do attitude and a hunger to learn and grow. In practice this means:

• Experienced HR leader (+10 years) with strong transformation and change management capabilities
• Proven influencing and negotiation skills
• Proven track record in negotiation with work councils and employee representative bodies to support transformation and change
• Innovative approach and agile thinking
• Experience in navigating complex organizational dynamics in a matrix organization and delivering sustainable stakeholder value
• Strong knowledge of local employment laws and experience in aligning global HR policies with local requirements
• Strategic mindset with ability to drive HR performance through KPIs
• Proficient in Dutch, French and English. Experienced using these languages in a professional, cross-cultural context.

Perks & Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangements for optimal work-life balance
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs
• Professional development opportunities and continuous learning support
• Pension scheme contributions
• Flexible working hours
• Employee assistance programs

Shape the evolution

We are pushing towards the next frontiers of payments technology, and we look for big thinkers to join our journey. People with passion, can-do attitude and a hunger to learn and grow. Here you'll work with ambitious colleagues from around the world, take on unique challenges as a team, and make a real impact on the society. And with our empowering culture, strong technology and extensive training opportunities, we help you accelerate your career. Wherever you decide to go. Join our global team of over 18,000 innovators across 40+ countries, and shape a tomorrow that is yours to own.

Learn more about life at Worldline at jobs.worldline.com

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, colour, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or any applicable legally protected characteristics.

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