Operations HR manager - catering

This family-owned SME operates in the event catering sector and is committed to hospitality, quality, sustainability and a modern vision. With a strong focus on service and experience, the team ensures that a wide range of events are organised down to the smallest detail.

The organisation is continuously developing and continues to grow. This growth also brings new challenges in terms of organisation, processes and logistics. The company is based in Brussels and mainly organises events in and around the capital.

To support the organisation’s continued development and growth, we are looking for an experienced HR Manager who can help build a new structure and take the organisation to the next level.

• you anticipate staffing needs and actively develop a strong pool of employees

• you are responsible for the recruitment, selection and onboarding of operational staff

• you manage staff availability and workforce planning, matching the right profiles to the requirements of each assignment

• you coordinate collaboration with temporary employment agencies, staffing agencies and other external partners

• you oversee personnel administration, including employment contracts, personnel files and employee onboarding and offboarding

• you prepare payroll processing and check the relevant information in collaboration with the social secretariat

• you ensure compliance with Belgian social legislation and internal procedures

• you coordinate recruitment processes for other positions within the organisation

• you optimise HR processes, digital tools and reporting to improve the efficiency of personnel management

• you work closely with operational managers and senior management to further develop the organisation’s workforce structure

• you coordinate collaboration with external partners on large-scale HR projects

• you have relevant experience in operational HR, workforce planning and staffing

• you have experience in recruitment and managing operational and flexible workforces

• you have a good knowledge of personnel administration, payroll and Belgian social legislation

• you have experience in the hospitality and/or events sector

• you have strong organisational and planning skills, know how to prioritise and enjoy thinking ahead

• you work independently, accurately and in a structured manner, and you are comfortable taking responsibility

• you are digitally savvy and actively look for ways to improve processes and working methods

• you are pragmatic, solution-oriented and have a strong understanding of day-to-day operations

• you communicate clearly and enjoy working with a wide range of stakeholders

• a full-time position with broad responsibilities

• the opportunity to further structure and professionalise the operational HR function

• a challenging role where you can take initiative independently and contribute to the organisation’s continued growth