Legal & People Operations Assistant

pAt Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People. At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights. Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today /ph3Legal People Operations Assistant /h3pAs a Legal and People Operations Assistant for the Benelux organisation, you will provide operational and administrative support across Legal, Ethics Compliance, and Human Resources. You will work closely with Legal Counsel, HR, and the regional Ethics Compliance team to support compliance, accurate personnel administration, effective contract processes, and a positive employee experience across Belgium and the Netherlands. /ph3Your Responsibilities /h3ulliSupport the preparation, review, formatting, routing, signature, and administration of standard legal documents, including rebate, consultancy, speaker, and service agreements. /liliMaintain corporate legal records and databases for Belgian and Dutch legal entities, including statutes, corporate resolutions, and board documentation, ensuring accurate and audit-ready filing. /liliCoordinate legal, data privacy, procurement, transparency reporting, and other administrative intake processes, escalating complex matters to the appropriate Legal or regional Ethics Compliance contacts. /liliAct as the Local Compliance Champion for the Benelux affiliate by coordinating local training, awareness campaigns, compliance communications, and first‑line guidance on policies and interactions with healthcare professionals. /liliCoordinate HR operations, including sickness and absence administration, return-to-work tracking, employee documentation, onboarding, internal workshops, and HR‑related programmes in line with applicable social legislation. /li /ulh3What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications) /h3ulliProfessional Bachelor's degree in Legal Practice, Paralegal Studies, Human Resources Management, Office Management, Business Management, or equivalent relevant work experience. /liliAt least two years of relevant experience in a corporate legal, HR, or Ethics Compliance support role, professional services environment, or law firm. /liliFluent written and spoken Dutch and English. /liliProficiency in Microsoft 365, including Teams, SharePoint or OneDrive, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. /liliStrong ability to manage competing priorities across multiple business areas while handling confidential information with discretion, accuracy, and integrity. /li /ulh3What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications) /h3ulliProfessional working proficiency in French. /liliFamiliarity with tools such as DocuSign, Workday, SD Worx, or TrustArc. /liliExperience supporting activities related to Belgian or Dutch employment and social legislation. /liliInterest in developing an understanding of the animal health industry and commercial operations. /li /ulh3Additional Information /h3ulliTravel: Limited. /liliLocation: Antwerp, Belgium or Utrecht, The Netherlands. /liliPosition type: full time. /liliWork model: Hybrid. /li /ulpDon't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles #LI-MK1 /ppElanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. /ppElanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job‑related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice. /ppElanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovating and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in