Head of HR

Belgium, VerviersToday, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

As Head of HR for the Verviers, Belgium | Lonza site, you have responsibility to drive consistency with regard to human resources practices across the site. Implements and coordinates change initiatives to support enhanced organizational effectiveness within the business. Responsible for coordinating and some delivery of management training and education. Provide leadership in the performance management and salary planning processes. Work with unions & active member of works council.

Key responsibilities:

- Owns the people pillar and strategy, and drives collaboration and ownership of the people strategy across the site.
- Provide business support on all HR related topics to the site & leadership team. Key areas of expertise: Coaching, Facilitation, Employee Development, Performance Management, Succession Planning, Assessment and Recommendations regarding policy and practice.
- Works with managers to develop and understand staffing requirements and human resources plans.
- Manage the most senior level projects or problems involving HR.
- Provides coaching to managers and supervisors regarding performance, discipline and other related matters.
- Supports the site in employee relations issues, investigations and overall employee guidance.
- Works in partnership with the HR Centers of Excellence (CoE) to drive initiatives through the site and improve efficiencies and integration of the services and support.
- Develops and delivers training in key areas of HR responsibility including, but not limited to anti-harassment training, interview training and supervisory training.
- Defines collective bargaining agreements in collaboration with Site Head.
- Drives pay optimization with agreement of corporate comp & benefits.

Key requirements:

- HR Certification
- Substantial experience with Belgium unions, work councils, and labor laws.
- Experience working in a matrix organization with an HR centers of excellence.
- Fluent in French and very good knowledge of English.
- Microsoft Office Suite (Office 365) with focus on Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
- Strong knowledge of HRIS (Workday is a plus) and Recruitment Software in a high volume setting.
- Able to conduct complex investigations, assess and recommend employee development plan.
- Team player with exceptional customer service skills, integrity and ability to interact with all levels of personnel.
- Ability to work on strategy as well as tactical activities and tasks.
- Requires strong attention to detail and analytical skills as well as problem analysis and resolution.
- The employee is living the cultural beliefs with the flexibility to adapt to changing business priorities.
- Is open to and actively seeks out feedback on their performance and translates that feedback into action.

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

**Reference: R52780**: