Head of Adecco Wallonia

Adecco is a global workforce solutions provider, part of The Adecco Group. With 25,000 employees across 62 countries, Adecco helps over 600,000 people find work every day—aiming to grow that number to 850,000 in the coming years. Offering a full range of services—from temporary and permanent placement to outsourcing, training, and apprenticeships—Adecco addresses the evolving needs of both employers and jobseekers. Diversity, inclusion, and employability are at the heart of its approach. Through a blend of physical presence (3,800 branches and onsite hubs) and digital platforms, Adecco delivers high-quality, human-centered recruitment, enhanced by technology but rooted in strong, personal client relationships. As

Head of Region

, you are accountable for the overall performance, growth, and development of Adecco’s operations across Wallonia & Brussels. You drive business performance, operational excellence, and employee engagement, while ensuring strong client satisfaction and alignment with The Adecco Group’s strategic priorities. As a key member of the Belgian leadership team, you contribute to national strategy and transformation initiatives, translating them into effective and impactful regional execution. Business Performance & P&L Ownership

Own and manage the full P&L of the region Define and deliver ambitious business targets aligned with national strategy Monitor and steer key performance indicators (sales, margin, productivity, fill rates, etc.) Identify growth opportunities and implement corrective actions where needed Leadership & People Development

Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing regional team (Area Managers, Branch Managers, Sales & Operations teams) Build a strong culture of performance, ownership, and accountability Identify and develop future talent; ensure robust succession planning Foster an engaging, inclusive, and high-performing work environment Commercial Development & Client Relationships

Drive the execution of the commercial strategy within the region Support key client acquisition and development, including strategic accounts Ensure strong proximity to clients and local markets Identify new business opportunities and regional growth levers Operational Excellence

Ensure high-quality service delivery and operational efficiency Optimize branch network performance and productivity Drive the adoption of tools, processes, and digital solutions Continuously enhance customer and candidate experience Cross-functional Collaboration

Work closely with internal stakeholders (HR, Finance, Marketing, Digital, etc.) Collaborate with other business lines (e.g., LHH, Akkodis) to unlock cross-selling opportunities Contribute to company-wide initiatives and transformation projects Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and company policies Manage operational and business risks proactively Act as a role model for The Adecco Group’s values, ethics, and governance standards Experience

Proven track record in senior leadership roles within multi-site or regional environments Strong commercial acumen with full P&L responsibility Experience in a dynamic, service-driven and people-centric industry Solid understanding of the Belgian market and regional dynamics Education

Bachelor’s degree preferably in Business Administration, Economics, Management, Human Resources, or a related field Master’s degree or equivalent (e.g., MBA, Executive MBA) is considered a strong asset Required Skills

Inspiring leadership and strong people development capabilities Highly results-oriented with a strong performance drive Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills Strategic mindset combined with strong execution capabilities Demonstrated ability to lead change and transformation Fluent in Dutch and/or French, depending on the region, and strong proficiency in English