Manager Union Relations

bpost strives to create an inclusive environment with challenging projects and inspiring collaborations. With our colleagues at the heart of our organisation, we believe in careers rather than jobs. As part of the international group bnode, bpost has transitioned from the Belgian postal operator to a regional and digital expert in parcel size logistics. With a focus on social and environmental sustainability, our people are the foundation of everything we do. We foster a culture that supports diversity, inclusion and career growth, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to thrive and succeedWhat will you do? At Bpost, social dialogue plays a crucial role. As Manager Union Relations, you are a key link between the trade unions, HR and the business. You build constructive relationships, support consultation and negotiations, and contribute to a stable social climate within a challenging operational context. Your Responsibilities You maintain sustainable relationships with the trade union organisations and act as a trusted partner for union representatives and national secretaries. You are the central point of contact for the permanent union representatives within Bpost. You represent Bpost in social consultation bodies and support negotiations together with the Director Social Relations. You support reorganisation and change cases in close collaboration with HR Business Partners and business stakeholders. You support HRBPs in complex cases, including disciplinary processes and social escalations. You act as a mediator between management and the trade unions and help achieve constructive solutions. You advise the business and HR on social legislation, collective labour relations and the impact of organisational changes. You monitor societal and social law developments and translate them into relevant actions for the organisation. You are responsible for supporting the Actisoc team. Actisoc is the non-profit organisation jointly managed by Bpost and the trade unions that administers a wide range of social benefits for employees. You also manage a Union Relations Expert. Who are you? You hold a bachelor's or master's degree, or have equivalent experience, preferably in HRM, social law or legal practice. You have extensive experience in social relations, HR and labour law. You understand both the HR and operational realities of a complex operational organisation. You have a strong affinity with social legislation and collective labour relations, and enjoy working with a wide range of stakeholders, from trade unions and HRBPs to senior management. You are a strong negotiator who can build relationships and deliver difficult messages in a respectful way. You are diplomatic and empathetic, and know how to reconcile different interests. You work in a hybrid model from our headquarters, but are willing to travel occasionally for regional meetings within Belgium. You communicate fluently in Dutch and French What do

we offer
? Like a Long-awaited Parcel, We Want To Make You Feel Welcome And Valued. Our Offer Includes a Competitive Monthly Salary, That Goes Without Saying. On Top Of That, You Can Count On Meal vouchers of €8 per working day Hospitalization-, group
- and disability insurances A phone subscription, including 25GB data A flexible renumeration plan, which allows you to customize your own benefits. A company car, bike leasing, public transportation, extra days off,... the choice is yours Possibility to enter the Federal Mobility plan Work/life balance, thanks to flexible

working hours
and the possibility to work from home 20 days of statutory leave and 7 additional extralegal days off An end-of-year and performance-based bonus and double holiday pay Many benefits from more than 100 Bpost-partners #Bpost #Bnode