HR Legal Officer

pWe are looking for a new colleague to join our DENV HR Service Center as a subject matter expert in Belgian employment law and HR compliance. /ppAs the local employment law expert, you provide practical legal guidance and ensure compliance across the employee lifecycle, from hiring to retirement. You combine legal expertise with a strong process improvement mindset and work closely with HR colleagues, managers, payroll specialists, and corporate functions to deliver efficient, compliant, and business-oriented HR services. /ppIn this role, you act as a key advisor on employment law matters, support HR transformation initiatives, contribute to the continuous improvement of HR processes, and ensure that local employment practices remain aligned with legal requirements and business needs. As part of a wider HR community, you will help drive operational excellence, risk management, and compliance within the Belgian organization while contributing to broader HR projects and initiatives. /ph3Key

Responsibilities:
/h3pThis role focuses on the following areas as a priority: /pullibEmployment Law Advisory /b /liliProvide expert advice and practical legal guidance to HR colleagues and management on Belgian employment law matters. /liliSupport the business on topics including employment contracts, working time arrangements, remuneration, social security, payroll-related matters, employee benefits, mobility, suspension of employment, disciplinary matters, and termination of employment relationships. /liliAssist HR teams and managers in resolving day-to-day employment law questions and employee-related cases. /liliTranslate legal requirements into practical and business-oriented solutions. /lilibLegal Compliance Governance /b /liliMonitor developments in Belgian employment, labour and social security legislation and assess their impact on HR policies, processes, and practices. /liliEnsure timely and compliant implementation of legislative changes within the organization. /liliReview and update employment-related policies, templates, procedures, and guidelines. /liliSupport compliance activities related to GDPR, information security, internal controls, contract management, and corporate governance requirements. /liliAct as liaison between HR and internal corporate functions on legal and compliance-related matters. /lilibHR Process Ownership Continuous Improvement /b /liliContribute to the design, optimization, and standardization of HR processes to ensure legal compliance and operational efficiency. /liliSupport digitalization initiatives and implementation of employee self-service solutions and other HR technologies. /liliIdentify process improvement opportunities and participate in local and international HR projects. /liliCollaborate with HR Operations, HRIS, Payroll, Compensation Benefits, and HR Business Partners to ensure efficient end-to-end HR service delivery. /lilibEmployee Relations Social Dialogue /b /liliSupport the preparation and implementation of company regulations, employment policies, and collective labour agreements. /liliProvide legal support during consultations with employee representatives and social partners. /liliAssist in the management of employee relations matters and help mitigate employment-related risks. /liliEnsure legal consistency and alignment across employee relations practices. /lilibKnowledge Sharing Stakeholder Management /b /liliAct as the internal subject matter expert for Belgian employment law. /liliShare expertise and provide guidance and training to HR colleagues and managers. /liliBuild strong relationships with stakeholders across HR, management, payroll, finance, and legal functions. /liliContribute actively to the development of a knowledge-driven and business-oriented HR organization. /li /ulh3Required Profile: /h3h3Education Skills /h3ulliMaster's degree in Law. /liliStrong knowledge of Belgian employment law, labour law, and social security legislation. /liliKnowledge of payroll-related legislation and HR compliance processes is considered a strong asset. /liliAffinity with HR technologies, process optimization, and digital HR solutions. /li /ulh3Experience /h3ulliProven experience (3 to 5 years) in employment law, labour law, or HR legal advisory. /liliExperience supporting HR operations and business stakeholders in a corporate environment. /liliExperience with HR projects, process improvement, or change initiatives is considered an advantage. /liliKnowledge of Dutch is required. /liliExcellent command of English, both written and spoken. /liliKnowledge of additional languages is considered an asset. /liliExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills. /liliStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. /liliPragmatic and solutions-oriented approach. /liliAbility to balance legal compliance with business objectives. /liliProactive, hands-on, and results-oriented mindset. /liliStrong planning and organizational skills. /liliTeam player with the ab