HR Director Europe Middle East – Waterleau | Belgium

h3What you will do /h3 ul liShape and carry out the long-term regional HR strategy together with the Regional Director EME. /li liBring structure and direction to organisation design, talent and performance management, compensation and benefits, HR policies, compliance and governance. /li liOwn the HR dashboard and its results per product line, across four areas: safety and compliance, team engagement (eNPS), fixed cost (workforce spend) and talent management (retention, new-hire success, time-to-fill, internal succession for critical roles). /li liLead employee relations and works council discussions with care and credibility. /li liProactively monitor developments and changes in social legislation, analyzing their impact on the organization, and translating them into clear, practical guidelines and policy recommendations for management and the HR team. /li liLead the HR function: processes, tools, HRIS and the team itself. Your team includes payroll, administration and QHSE, plus regional HR managers in a matrix. /li /ul h3What you bring /h3 ul liSenior HR leadership experience in an international organisation, ideally in an operational, multi-site environment such as engineering, industry, construction or technology. /li liExperience in a family-owned or family-held group is a strong plus. /li liA strategic thinker with a pragmatic, structured way of working: you set direction and you make it happen. /li liSolid experience in organisation design, talent and performance management, compensation (including executive compensation) and HR governance. /li liExperience with employee relations and social dialogue, including works councils, and knowledge of labour law across several countries. /li liExperience leading change and organisational transformation while keeping people engaged. /li liA data-driven approach to HR, using analytics and HR technology to steer decisions. /li liA Master’s degree in HR, Organisational Psychology, Business or a related field, or equivalent experience. /li liFluent in Dutch and English. French is a strong plus. /li liHigh ethical standards and sound judgement with confidential matters. /li /ul h3What

we offer
/h3 ul liA strategic leadership role with real impact: An opportunity to shape and drive the people agenda across Europe and the Middle East, directly contributing to the region’s business performance, growth and long-term success. /li liAn international and dynamic environment: Work across diverse countries, cultures and business environments, navigating complexity while building a strong, connected and high-performing organization. /li liCollaboration and empowerment: Join an environment where initiative, fresh perspectives and entrepreneurial thinking are valued, with the autonomy to turn ideas into meaningful results. /li liA competitive and rewarding compensation package: An attractive remuneration package, including a competitive base salary, performance-based incentives and comprehensive benefits, designed to recognize your contribution and reward long-term success. /li /ul h3About Waterleau /h3 pWaterleau is a Belgian environmental technology company that is active worldwide. It designs, builds and operates solutions for water treatment, wastewater treatment, and water recovery. Its teams deliver complex, operational projects across several regions, combining engineering, construction and operations under one roof. /p pWaterleau is a Belgian environmental technology company that is active worldwide. It designs, builds and operates solutions for water treatment, wastewater treatment, and water recovery. Its teams deliver complex, operational projects across several regions, combining engineering, construction and operations under one roof. /p