Freelance HRIS Project Manager – Region Bruges

For the Belgian production site (300 fte) of a global, publicly listed company, we are looking for an experienced Freelance HRIS Project Manager . In this versatile role, you will work closely with the local Plant Director and European HR Director and play a key role in optimising and further professionalising HR, payroll and HRIS.

Your responsibilities:

• Analyse and optimise the existing HR and payroll processes, HR organisation and interfaces between the various HR systems , with a view to building a future-proof and Lean HR organisation.
• Translate business and end-user needs into functional and practical solutions .
• Design, propose and implement the new organisational structure and processes, from concept through to implementation, with an impact on both the organisation and the HR team.
• Coordinate collaboration between HR, IT, HRIS and external suppliers and act as the central point of contact for all stakeholders involved.
• Lead change management within the local teams through clear communication, documentation, training and by driving the adoption of new processes and systems.
• Advise and challenge management on organisational design, workforce resizing, governance, culture strengthening, change communication and implementation.
• Operationally manage, support and coach 3 fte: 2 Payroll Officers and 1 Employer Branding Specialist.
• Act as an operational business partner for employees, trade unions and managers on complex HR matters.

Your profile:

• Extensive experience as a project manager and change manager within HR, payroll and HRIS projects.
• Strong experience in HR process optimisation, including payroll, HRIS solutions, time registration systems and HR reporting.
• Thorough knowledge of employment and social legislation.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.
• Hands-on, empathetic and structured, with the ability to engage stakeholders at different levels throughout change initiatives.
• Strong strategic insight combined with an on operational mindset and the ability to translate complex challenges into concrete solutions.

Offer:

• Contract: Freelance.
• Start: ASAP.
• Duration: 12 months.
• Location: Region Bruges, with the possibility of remote work.