HR Manager

**HR Manager**: **POSITION SNAPSHOT**: - JobReq ID: 48346- Type of work: Hybrid- Type of contract: Open-ended/permanent- Full/Part Time: Full time- Location: Zaventem, BE**OUR COMPANY**: Bridgestone in Europe, CIS, Middle East, India and Africa (BSEMIA), headquartered in Zaventem (Belgium), is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, a global leader providing sustainable mobility and advanced solutions. In addition to our premium tire products, we offer a growing portfolio of tire-centric and mobility solutions. Together with our partners and guided by "Serving Society with Superior Quality”, that has been our mission since Shojiro Ishibashi founded Bridgestone in 1931, we are working to accelerate sustainable mobility innovations and solutions. Through innovative technology, we are committed to easier, safer, smoother and seamless mobility for our society and customers improving how people move, live, work and play. Bridgestone also benefits from a significant retail network throughout the region - in fact our retail presence in the EMIA region is the largest in the tire industry. Through 17 distinct retail partners, we have around 3,500 outlets across Europe, the Middle East and Africa as well as around 2,500 outlets through our partner network in India. This network offers a selection of services, concepts and mobility solutions. At Bridgestone we pride ourselves on the strong relationships we maintain with everyday drivers and this extensive retail network is one of the core reasons why. In line with the “Bridgestone Essence”, our work environment is based on integrity and teamwork, where everyone can learn from each other and contribute with their own ideas in achieving the coming goals. We want to hear from people who can take the challenge, unleash their creative potential and contribute to the company success demonstrating ownership, courage and agility. We want you to develop your skills, expand your knowledge and be proud of your work. : The HR Manager Benelux ensures the provision of high quality HR services for the BSEMIA HQ, Benelux sales organization and the distribution center in Zeebrugge, Born (NL) and Liège, supporting the organization to deliver its business objectives through the roll-out and on-going execution of HR services and local, regional and global HR initiatives and projects. **Primary responsibilities and activities** **Talent Attraction, Employer Branding, Recruitment and Onboarding*** - Ensure attraction of the right employees to meet the workforce needs of BSEMIA HQ and other entities in Benelux - Reinforce Bridgestone EMIA employer branding at local level - Provide monthly metrics on the staffing activities to track progress and identify opportunities for improvement to the HRBP team and business leadership. - Lead recruitment activity for BSEMIA HQ and other Benelux entities to ensure effective and efficient staffing of positions below Director level; - Ensure and support proper induction of new employees in BSEMIA HQ, including regular follow up along the first year. - Ensure all new employees are provided with appropriate access to policies authority schedules to ensure compliance. **Employee Engagement** - Facilities Management - Responsibility for the management of the facilities services of the BSEMIA HQ building and the Bandag training center. - Ensure a safe and compliant work environment for all BSEMIA HQ based employees. - Ensure compliance with the BSEMIA car policy and manage local fleet program. - Management of the facilities budget and capital expenses. - Monthly tracking of expenses and compliance to policies. - Employee Engagement (BSEMIA HQ): - Ensure compliance with all Belgian legislation with regard to employee health and well-being. - Implement communication process and tools to support business performance and employee engagement; organize information sessions, provide input to town halls, social activities (open day, specific celebrations, etc.) - Ensure the implementation of the Performance Management process for all eligible employees in BSEMIA HQ (in coordination with European HRBPs). As needed, support the HRBPs in the facilitation of performance calibration sessions. - Support the employee engagement survey process. Ensure employees receive timely information regarding the survey and follow up on local action planning process. - Coach and counsel leaders below Director level on effective performance management tools including feedback, coaching, and mentoring - Implement an employee wellness approach that incorporates the nature of work performed and best practices in occupational health and safety - Work Environment: - Ensure all policies, procedures, and employee documentation are in compliance with national and European regulations - Ensure compliance with internal and external safety regulations, promote safety awareness, deal with Health and Safety Committee - Ensure all employees receive the appropriate compliance trainin